This ceiling fan was easy to install, even by yourself. The blades are actually wood, and the stain is nice though its got a bit more honey hue to it. The housing is solid and my ONLY complaint would be the plastic cover for the LED light isnt as secure as what Id like, but that was only a minor issue during installation. Now that its up, no worries. Our master has a few steps up from the sitting area so the ceiling is a bit lower and this fan is perfect for lower ceilings. Im actually going to order two more for our remaining areas we need them. The remote ks the icing on the cake, dimmable and all three light settings available. Now to go order two more! )