We had a very difficult time finding a flush mount that we liked, but these were the best we found. They're very pretty, though, and the price was definitely right. The linen shade is a nice, clean white and you can see the texture of the linen when the light is on, which gives it some interest. I don't love the plastic-y cover on the bottom of the fixture (though it is frosted, which is nice) and would have preferred straight sides instead of the angled sides. Also, there is a seam where the linen comes together, which is difficult to hide if this is mounted in the center of a room. Overall, though, we're very pleased with this fixture. We had them installed by a professional electrician, so I can't comment on the installation process.