The fan has two looks.  I installed it in a room with a black iron bed so I chose black blade down with a gold industrial extrusion by the bulb.  The other side of the fan blades is brown.  The fan can be run up or down as well. Downward delivers a refreshing breeze.  Upward sucks the swelter out. The remote control allows you to change fan direction and how the air moves.  The brass extender rod, ceiling cover, and industrial design around the light is solid and well polished.  I bought it on sale so I feel like I got a great deal on a well made industrial piece.