Nicer than anything at the big box stores.  Bright yet not blinding - the frosted glass is touch of elegance. If you have a small space and want to face the lights down, make sure you clear the medicine cabinet.  We purchased this intending to face the lights up but just wanted to make sure the is figured in to the equation.  Love this fixture - good quality. Replace one we just bought at the big box store as that was blinding.