This is an adorable light pendant. I like the "drum" look because it looks sleeker and more modern than other shapes. I should have read the description more because I was a little surprised that I had to put it together. However, it was super easy. I didn't like the instructions so I did it my way and it turned out fine. Because the shade is a creamy color, it's not as bright of a light as a white shade would be. I saw a display of these types of lights of various colors and sizes in a restaurant and thought that this pendant would be perfect in a combination in a tall-ceiling foyer. However, I'm using it in a bedroom where the softer light fits. NOTE: The edging looks like it can easily unravel so once you get the two ends secured in the rings and together with the velcro, don't full with it too much.