Full disclosure - we meant for the electrician to hang the fixture with the sconces pointed up towards the ceiling. Due to a communication error, the fixture was installed in the opposite direction. We decided that the hole made to install was too high to flip it the way that we wanted to we left it pointing down. I still love the fixture. I wanted a soft, candlelight feel which is what you get with the frosted shades. I am very happy with this purchase.