This is the second house we have bought this type of light for. Both times, we have replaced annoying low-hanging dining room lights that made the room seem smaller and were a head-banging hazard, too. This is a pretty, neutral light with a mid-century touch. The material is a nice textured fabric, and I especially like the acrylic diffuser that allows you to look up at the light without being blinded. The 5 bulbs provide plenty of light, which is super important in our dining room that doesn’t have any windows, and I appreciate being able to dim the lights as well.