This is a very stylish addition to my white and gray kitchen.  I originally bought it for the dining room, but when it arrived I decided it was a little too "unsubstantial" for that larger space. It is about the size of a basketball.  I put 40 watt bulbs in it, and it is plenty bright for the space over my kitchen island.  I needed something I could swag, so it worked perfectly.  My husband had no trouble installing it.