I needed more lighting over a kitchen work island and this did just that and more. First of all, we were shocked that all of the pendants had 10 feet of chord. That is, until we decided to do something different and split the lights. For standard simple installation each chord has a cap lock that is loosened to pull up whatever amount of chord that needs cutting so you can get the same length on all. We had a challenge. The ceiling is sloped and the fixture is not centered over the island so it took a lot of cyphering to get the look we wanted but we finally got it sorted and hung. It brightens up the entire kitchen and is just perfect for the work area! I love the look and everything is heavy duty. We even decorated it for the holidays! Now, I need more lighting for my bathroom so guess what brand I'll be looking for?? Highly recommend!!