Other reviewers commented on the silver specks on the shade. When the light is off the specks give it a slight detail to enjoy. When the light is on, you cannot see the specks but you can see the texture on the shade which is a nice touch. We opted not to put the shade right up to the ceiling, instead, leaving it slightly lower so that the light would glow upward. It's not a fancy light and it shouldn't be for the price point. We purchased two. It took about a half-hour to install each one. They are just a bit bigger than anticipated for a hallway but otherwise, they are keepers.