This is a really nice fixture.  It's a bit larger than I imagined (my fault for not paying attention to the spec dimensions) and the brushed nickel part just above the shade or dome is sort of chunkier and more prominent than I had hoped but I still like it.  It works great at the top of the stairs.  My husband loves it. It's plenty bright enough, and despite the industrial styling it even looks good with the traditional chandelier type fixtures in the adjoining bedrooms.  It's surprisingly versatile and should work well with a large variety of decors.  We had an electrician install it and it went up in about 10 minutes with no problems.