Very slim and contemporary looking. And BRIGHT!! We bought 2 for our kitchen and dining area, which will give you about 600 watts of light. Excellent for cooking and working... but, you'll want dimmer switches, because it's extremely bright! Really love the look of these, and the light they throw! Don't be intimidated by the LED installation instructions. My husband says they aren't any more complicated to install, than a typical light fixture or ceiling fan. Love them!