I LOVE this fan. We had it installed by an electrician because we don't have a ladder tall enough for our great room ceiling. It's sharp looking and does a great job keeping the air moving on hot days -actually, I'm often asking for it to be turned to a lower speed because it does such a good job. Because it's such a big room we still use lamps for a fully lit room, but it lights up the couch area well enough to read at night.