I picked this light for over my dining room table. It adds the perfect amount of "bling" to the room without going overboard. The room that I have it in is small so not only does it create shadows on the ceiling, it also creates them on the walls. I don't mind it, I actually kind of like it but someone else may not so keep that in mind if you are putting it in a small room. You have to see the light in person to appreciate it - it is very hard to get a good picture of it.