This semi-flush mount light looks exactly as it's pictured online.  It's perfect for our bedroom as the main overhead light.  It looks wonderful with it's neutral tones and in our case the bronze base. The level of lighting can be changed by the wattage of the bulbs you choose to install with the product.  We used 3 60 watt bulbs and found that to be very bright for a bedroom light, which we wanted. The assembly and installation was fairly easy although the instructions were very poor.  If we had not had a previous light mounted there before we probably wouldn't have been able to install it ourselves.  All-in-all a great product for a reasonable price.  I would buy it again.