Mainly bought this due to unusual shape, and for LED electricity saving potential, and to replace a rather boring 3 bulb light fitting with glass shades. Due to size of transformer, you really have to squeeze the wires in and get someone to push up and turn, to fix the screws so it is flush against the ceiling. It is dazzling bright, but adequate for a decent size room. I am not sure about the white light, rather than the warm glow from a filament lamp - it reminds me, albeit posh, hospitals.