I purchased this mainly because of the shallow drop. I was replacing a fixture that came down to a point that made me feel like something was going to hit it. This fixture makes our hallway look and feel a foot taller. Some comments I read mentioned it was difficult to install, I disagree. Others said the changing the bulbs were difficult, I think you do need a bit of dexterity and having another person to help hold things is always important when working over your head. I strongly suggest using LED bulbs. They last so long you won’t be bothered with changing bulbs. Also I found slim LED bulbs in my local grocery store that were the perfect size and shape for this fixture. I’m 100% satisfied.