I like the way it look in photos more than in person. It is a very blue-white intense light, like a surgical center. Perfect for garages or utility areas We put it in our kitchen pantry and it's a bit more than we need in terms of brightness but my husband installed it without help and I love that there is no lightbulb to be replaced. For what we needed its a bit overkill but not worth the hassle to return. I would not put in your kitchen unless maybe you are performing open heart surgery on your counter. Closet or pantry, its fine.