We love the look of these fans. Purchased the bigger ones for larger rooms in our house and this one for the office in brushed nickel and for the kids bedrooms in white. I love the classic look of the fans and the clear globes. I don’t think they look as old fashioned or dated as most of the fans I see at stores. I do wish this fan came with a short downrod. I think it would be more effective for higher ceilings, but I don’t think they make them that way for this size.