I bought this modern pendant to provide the main light source for my kitchen. Installation was uneventful for a professional licensed electrician. The standard  townhouse ceiling height is such, that the entire cord of the pendant had to be wound up inside the canopy, so only the black rod is exposed (see the photo). The light is bright, but kind of cold, I have to get used to it. This light is designed to illuminate a table or a counter straight under it, so I think I made a mistake buying it for my kitchen - it does not provide enough light for the large space and it obviously cannot illuminate the ceiling above it, so the kitchen seems to be dark. But my review is very positive for the light - it is modern, it is beautiful, it is just not designed for my situation. it is my own judgement that was wrong. I will [probably use it some other place in the house - for which the light could be perfect!