This is the third light fitting I’ve bought - the other two are in black. They are all reall simple to fit and because of the circular base, allows for a bit of ‘wiggle room’ if your joists aren’t great and/or your covering over an earlier light fitting area. All the strings are evenly spaced and with no loose threads etc.. Love that you can adjust the shades too - have them in a traditional circular pattern or offset them as per the picture. Great value!