I purchased this with the plan to hang something else off the bottom, but I found the glass drops perfect. I used just the drops and not the additional parts which made it longer. I have low ceilings and this worked fine. I liked that Ihad the option. The shade is nice and doesn't darken the room as it is our only form of lighting in a small space. Can't beat the price. Our electrician had no problem hanging it among other jobs he was doing. Fits nicely over our table for 4-6. Might be a bit small for a larger room or table. I was also pleasantly surprised that the glass drops are actually glass (as opposed to plastic I've seen on many). Very happy with purchase!