I hung this above a counter top height kitchen table.  The table is 30" wide so this was a push with size.  It is on the larger size for the space but still looks nice.  It is hung 14" down from an 8 ft. ceiling.  I'm glad I purchased this but wouldn't be as happy  if I had not bought this on sale.  I bought the silver leaf one.  It has black distressed lines and black marks on it for the finish.  I have a white kitchen.  I wanted this to blend in with the deco. and not be the main focal point.  This does the job nicely.