This was a great purchase! I searched the internet from lighting site to lighting site looking for the perfect chandelier for my dining room. My home is mostly transitional style, but I wanted my dining room to read more contemporary. This chandelier did the trick. The size is generous and the five bulbs (not included) lit up my dining room like a Christmas tree! The open canopy allows light to filter through and keeps everything light and airey unlike a solid chandelier would block the natural light coming through the window. This was a breeze to put together. My husband had it installed within the first hour of its delivery. Just in time for Christmas!