Purchased this light to replace a 1961 chandelier in our fixer-upper that was much too fussy (and old) for our modern design remodel. I was a bit skeptical that it would work out with the price being so reasonable. but it looks just stunning. We were going for casual elegance. Our ceilings are 8' so we wanted a chandelier that would not hang down too low. There is an option for flush mount or semi-flush mount in this light. I chose the semi-flush hoping it would cast light onto the ceiling, and it did not disappoint! Our electrician installed the base and I installed the glass pieces, which only took me about 15 minutes. VERY PLEASED with this purchase.