Other reviews were helpful. Yes, bright light from this fixture and it looks good. The ceramic threads on which the shades are held with a type of screw-on nut are a little challenging, regardless of hand size. However, they have a little notch that needs to line up with the beginning of the spiral on the ceramic thread and once you have that figured out, it goes more smoothly. And yes, screwing the bulbs in is a tight fit for the average hand but it can be done. Out fixture is just slightly off level, probably due to the way it connected onto the electrical box on the wall.  Generally we are exceedingly happy!