Very pretty light in my dining room. It makes a statement without being showy. I like that I have the option of using the uplights or down light separately or together. And being able to dim them is a plus. (I used a wide base chandelier light in the down light instead of a regular light bulb.) The lamp shade I received is not white as shown, but more of a dark cream color, which is fine for my decor. Installation by our electrician was easy.