It was some work putting together and hanging and it only works with remote, not a wall switch, and it doesnt dim but instead has 3 different light settings but wow its a stunner, conversation piece, fan moves a lot of air and it fits perfectly in our restored 1920s home!!! We love that when the fan is off it just looks like a beautiful chandelier and with the clear fan blades even when fan is on it doesnt detract from the light.