This light is great for our needs. We used it to replace an old, brass light fixture in our laundry room. This looks a lot better, and puts off bright, crisp light. It's almost too bright, but will work well in this space. I wouldn't recommend it for a bedroom or any space where you might want softer lighting. The little LED lights inside the fixture are all functional, and installation was very easy for us. Might be tricky for someone who has never installed a light fixture, simply because the instructions aren't very thorough. As previous reviewers have stated, there is a slight gap between the light and our ceiling, and some light shines through.