This chandelier made our dining room look like a million bucks. We have a grey/white color scheme between walls, trim and crown molding... with some rustic elements/decor, and this chandelier adds just enough "bam" to tie everything together with it's simple elegance. I read past reviews which indicated the cord was black - this is not the case anymore (I believe it is silver or clear as it blends it 100%). My husband did 100% of the installation. Each beaded piece must be put on individually. A pain, I know, but worth it in the end as it looks amazing. The plate was not large enough to cover the previous hole in the ceiling, so my husband purchase a larger white ceramic plate from Home Depot for like $15-$20. The plate he purchased looks like a donut - in that it has a big hole in the center that the current plate on the chandelier fits into perfectly. This was the only "hassle" with installation - but honestly I like the way it looks with a larger white designed ceramic plate over the metal plate. If you're on the fence with this purchase - it's highly recommended! You will not be disappointed!
