I love this light! The shade is a canvas color with some texture to it. The light is truely semi-flush as there is a bronze metal bar that goes in between the mount and the lamp. The lamp was easy to install, although it takes two people (one to hold the light while the other connects the wires). There are two sets of screws in the package. You need to use the shorter screws provided for the mount; otherwise, it will not screw tightly to the ceiling with the longer screws. The light is installed now and looks great.