I hung this above a sink with an eight foot ceiling.  It is hanging 12" down from the ceiling.  It looks very nice and I'm glad I purchased it.  I do not think I would have been as happy if I paid full price for it.  I got it on sale. I bought the silver leaf one.  It has black distressed lines and black marks on it for the finish.  My kitchen is white and I wanted this to blend in with the deco. and not be a main focal point.  This does the job nicely.