Simplicity makes a statement. Other lighting in our open concept is more ornate so we didnt want to over power the room with something too showy. Assembly was easy as well as installation. One star removed because the extension rod isnt straight. Not crooked enough to warrant a return though since Im probably the only one to notice. We used all the extension rod and this light hangs 8 feet from the floor. I think our room dimensions are somewhere in the 23x18 range. The price point was nice and it was basically free because my husband bought me a gift card for organizing his work shop. Yay me!