The light is very nice -- will take some time to get used to the size. It's a bit longer than expected. We installed it in our dining room with the 6" hanging rod. Our ceiling is 8 ft. We'll wait until the dining room table comes in to see if the light works for our room. We're aiming for a modern coastal farmhouse look. Installation was a little tricky. Does not have the standard black/white/ground wires. It comes with clear insulated wire similar to lamp wire - SPT-1. Took a while to determine neutral vs hot wire.