Ordered 2 of these for living room and bedroom. Both arrived in a timeline fashion and well packaged. Had them professionally hung as we are in the middle of a condo renovation so do not know ease of installing myself. The gold color was exactly what we were looking for. Would consider the color a polished brass. We did not try to reverse the fan direction yet, but the remote control works. Definitely a white washed looking blade. Have the Freddie 1-Light 10'' LED Flush Mount in the hallway between the bedroom and living room and I would say it is a good match as far as the gold coloring goes. Really is a nice addition.