This fixture is cute, but the color and the fact that the base doesn't match is strange.  The color when the lights are off is strange not really gold or bronze kinda rose gold.  It was very easy to install.  It took about 20 for a professional to put it up.  The amount of light with the 6 40 watt bulbs is great- almost too bright.  Bottom line the weird coloring DOES cheapen the look of the fixture.  It's up and working so I'll keep it until it starts to bother me.