This light gives off a lot of light.  We decided to put dimmer switches on so we can adjust it and allow for softer lighting.  I like the look other than the fact that you can see the seam in the fabric.  It really is a pretty ceiling light and we put it in our soon to arrive daughters nursery.  The glass diffuser on the bottom is pretty heavy and has only the small center bolt that secures it and it is so snug it only allows for a few twists to screw it on there.  Sort of made me worry that it could fall off but I just tried to tighten it as tight as possible.