I searched for days for the perfect light to place over my kitchen sink.  Since the light can be seen from the outside, I wanted something with nice details.  This fixture does the trick.  I was concerned that it might be a little too nautical-looking for my colonial home, but my friends don't seem to think so.  I'm thinking about painting the metal a brass color to add a little more warmth to the fixture or, perhaps, using a colored lightbulb (something with just a hint of color).  My kitchen is under construction now, so I will wait and see how the light looks when all the cabinets and appliances are installed.  Overall, I am very pleased with this fixture.  It is just the right size for over the sink and very well constructed.