This is a really beautiful looking light.  We purchased this for our medium sized laundry room and hung it more like a flush mount although it can be hung like a chandelier too.  I really love the look and style of the light. I wanted to use similar bulbs as pictured in the photo as that is what also helps add character to the light.  We purchased clear 60 watt Edison bulbs that didn't give off enough light in our laundry room. The lighting was very yellow, so I am hoping to find a more fluorescent bulb in the shape of an Edison bulb.  In the meantime, we have also tried the light with regular light bulbs.  The way the light shines through the three wooden bands seem to be casting a ton of shadows in the room. I sure hope I can find a bulb that works better as we are past our return date and I do really love the light.