At first glance of the chandelier- it looked HUGE!! I was going to send it back as my DINING ROOM is not that big... Room ceilings are approx. 8' ceilings.  The light is semi see thru and offers (depending on the light bulbs you choose) a fair amount of light. This works well in our semi-traditional setting, is a bit modern, would rock an industrial interior-  overall, this is a quiet beauty. No flair, simple, but interesting... not something you'd walk into H. Depot and walk out with, unique.  Nicely packaged, Husband had it hung (w. some help holding it up) in no time at all.