This is exactly the type of fixture i needed for my small but high ceilinged living room. It definately catches the eye and draws it upward but without blocking the open airy feel. 

It was however quite a beast to hang. I was very lucky to have someone who knew what he was doing hang it for me. Prior to hanging we made marks on a protractor and used a string tied to the center to pivot around it to get equal angles and distance from the center point. It was SO worth it.