These lights are great!  I had outdated 90s looking lights (bronze color) in my main living area and they always caught the eye.  We also have a popcorn ceiling so it was really unsightly.  We installed these with a dimmer switch (you will want a dimmer!) and they are perfect.  My area is all open and now when you look across the house, you do not notice the lights (or the popcorn).  When you do notice them, it's just a nice look...Nothing distracting about them.  My husband mentioned he wished they were a lower profile, like 2 or 3 inches, but I think they are perfection!