This light fixture is charming and I like the way it looks in the room. There are a few trade offs though. First, the fan is very small and makes more noise than a traditional ceiling fan. I would compare it to the sound and air flow of a tabletop fan. Also, it is not possible to put the lights on a dimmer. So I recommend low wattage bulbs. We installed it with an on/off switch at the wall and then the fan speed is controlled with the remote. Overall, I am happy with this fixture. It looks cute, was priced right and the fan will move some air around in the small room. I looked everywhere for a stylish flush mount ceiling fan and I think this is the best available option.