You can see the before & after. This fan filled my large living room with vaulted ceilings wonderfully. Makes the room more up to date and sleek. Lighting amount is okay. Not too bright Like other posts had stated (almost wish it was). We had to purchase a down-rod extension separate and it was not super clear which size would fit so had to buy 2 options and return one. Overall I really like the fan and will probably purchase for bedrooms to start to update them as well. I did not have the electrician do dimmer- but it states it can (and I wish I had)!