My husband and I hung this beauty from a tall cathedral ceiling in our bathroom.  The ceiling plate was a little wider than the flat part of our ceiling, so we cut, painted, and attached a piece of wood to serve as an extra base before installing the rectangular ceiling  plate that came with the chandelier.  It took a little trial and error to figure out the right angle so that the wood fit snuggly, but well worth it!  This chandelier was "the icing on the cake!"  All of the crystal pieces were well-packed (none broken).  The installation was easy and so gratifying.  The light that shines through the crystals is very beautiful and illuminates the area in a very unique way.  The design is so unique and very unlike what you would find in home improvement stores.  If you are looking for a showstopper, this chandelier will deliver!