I want to give this 5 stars, because I absolutely love the way it looks and has turned out, but we did need to exchange it once as the first one we received had electrical issues (flickering lights and popping sound when turning onchanging speeds). Of course we didnt realize it until we had already installed it, so we then had to take it down and reinstall the new one when it came. Installation was a bit of a pain, but I imagine most ceiling fans are similarly annoying. That said, it does look gorgeous and this second one works just fine. We have it hanging in our living room, which also has recessed lighting, so we dont use the light on the fan. If you rely on your fans light fixture, Im not sure if this will be bright enough, but it may depend on your needs. Overall I would definitely recommend this fan, despite our initial issues with it.