This fan is absolutely amazing. It completely changes the room I put it in. It is HUGE but doesn't come down too far off the ceiling. The fan blades are a beautiful chestnut with black outlined on the edges. The fan hardware itself reminds me of a wrought iron. The light is directly in the center but does not offer a room full of light. It is more of a spotlight, so if you are using this for a huge room you will need additional lighting. It really cools the room down. Because of its size, it really makes a difference. This fan almost reminds me of being in a boathouse, photos do it no justice!!