I found this to be a great modern/contemporary, but still stylish enough to last. It's on-trend (has that mid-century modern vibe), but not too trendy. It is really nice in person. Lights are dimmable and offer a large difference between lowest and highest - many options. The chandelier was easy to assemble. We have an electrician friend, and he did the actual installation, so I can't speak too much to that, but he said it was completely straightforward... i.e. I shouldn't have bothered him with it :) We love this piece and have received many compliments on it.