Love this fan. I wasn't super-excited about having to use a remote because the wall switch is a double gang with another switch so I can't hardwire it. However, I LOVE not having pull chains, so I'll mount it somewhere else and get used to it. I really like the simple profile, the quietness, and the fact that they included two bulbs. This fan is in my kitchen so the dust build-up is always slightly greasy (sticky) and I'm expecting it to be MUCH easier to clean that the the old-fashioned faux wood blade thing that I replaced.