I love this light fixture! We are in the middle of a kitchen/dining room remodel and this is a great addition. The fixture is unique enough to really be a beautiful feature in the space, but not the main focus. The metal isn't truly black, but ties in nicely with our black accents and hardware. The glass let's through great amounts of light. We put ours on a dimmer switch, which is great for evenings. The slight tint of the glass makes the light soft instead of harsh. We love it and have already received many compliments! Beautiful!