This is a lovely light fixture. The shade has a bit if shimmer in it. I am using it in an open living/dining/kitchen setting over the dining room table. It's a fun piece...and not normally what I would pick out. However, I wanted something to go with the vintage/farmstyle hanging lights I have over my kitchen island...and this complements nicely and adds a bit of "class" to the area. It could also be in a very formal setting. With the long change, I can raise or lower it depending on the "feel" I want. I'm happy with this. It would also be cute in a bedroom or hanging over a bed, or even in the corner of a living room over a reading chair or something of that nature.