This fan is perfect in my boys room. the light is very soothing, not too bright, I just wished that it would illuminate more on the ceiling, instead it looks more like a spot-light, then again, it is probably what makes it very calm and soothing. It is very quiet and sturdy which is why I keep going back purchasing fans from Hunter. The nickel is smudge free, meaning we were setting it up and we did not leave any finger marks on it.