This light fixture is a beautiful conversation piece in our living room.  We've received many compliments.  We have a dimmer which helps because it can be quite bright and does cast some shadows on the ceiling but the shadows don't bother me.  This light did require some patience in putting the crystals on, but it wasn't difficult.  My husband hung this fixture up with a little bit of my help.  The instructions were not the best, but nothing a YouTube video couldn't help.  Overall we are very happy with this fixture.