This fan is beautiful, BUT is does not give off good lighting.  It is listed for use in a large room (my living room is 22 x 18.) It does not light up the room well at all.  My living room has a vaulted ceiling so I had to purchase the 12" rod.  This lowered it a couple of inched more than my previous fan, which is required as this fan is also wider.  Just make sure you have additional lighting in the space if you want good lighting.