This light is bright and looks great.  I agree that the seam in the shade isn't ideal, but if you orient it towards the back of the room or a less traveled path, then you can't see it.  I have to say that I was a little nervous about ordering because the listing says brushed nickel hardware, but the picture really looks more like a bronze.  I'm happy to say that it's a true brushed nickel finish!  The drum is a pretty fabric and the diffuser is a good quality glass.  We liked it so much, we're ordering another one!