We replaced an old fashioned flush mount with this light. I love the low profile. This is the perfect unique light for our small upstairs hallway. You definitely need to have two people and two ladders. We purchased a Lutron low volt dimmer from Lowes, but Home depot also sells the Lutron brand, and we still have the humming. Ill try another low volt dimmer from Lowes because there were two that were Lowes exclusives. Fast forward to one night, over a week of it hanging upstairs and BOOM! Were awakened by a loud THUD! The light separated from the housing, fell to the floor and woke us up. It really was tricky getting the light into slide into the bracket so I dont understand how the light came out of it. So disappointed because the light was stunning.