Exactly how it was portrayed on the website, lovely finish, and easy to install; although you definitely need two pairs of hands, and as another user mentioned two sets of ladders with higher ceilings. We got away with 1 set of ladders and me holding the weight of the chandelier, but I am 6'1" and I think anyone shorter might struggle a bit. But it looks great, and will be a lovely focal point once the room is finished (other furniture purchased from Wayfair featured in picture below: Lemaire 1 drawer bedside table in champagne by Lily Manor; Luise 1 door wardrobe by Brambly Cottage).