It’s not ideal for 9ft ceilings. It’s far too low with the adjustable pole options. I was able to reduce 3-4 inches by removing the swivel connector at the ceiling bracket and reconfiguring the connection points (all with just a set of pliers and the existing hardware). My fix was not in the instructions, but it did work out. In the end, without any off the books fixes, this is not ideal for anywhere where a person would be walking in 9ft ceilings. The look is great. The suggested 4 Edison bulbs turned out to not be bright enough — and at full power it cast a significant yellow tone on the room. We’ll experiment with other bulbs and are confident we’ll find a set that fits our needs.