Our ceilings are low (less than 8 feet) and finding flush mount lighting that is effective and attractive is a real challenge. We have lived here for almost thirty years and I have complained about the two ugly ceiling lights that barely lit the two ends of the hall. When I bought these lights, I knew that would be perfect for the hallway. My husband removed the unnecessary decorative piece at the bottom, mounted the remaining drum style lights, and we now have attractive and very effective lighting in our hallway!