I have a more mid-century/modern decor and do not like the look of traditional fans. This fan is beautiful in my family room. I have 10' ceilings and ordered the 18" drop. I hired an electrician to install and he installed very quickly and easily. I do not hear any hum from the fan, even on high. The brightest setting is very bright. Fortunately it's dimmable. It's a built in LED so if that goes out, you would need to replace the fan. I was worried the 52"/3 blades wouldn't put out enough air but it's perfect for this size space.