My advice - do not listen to your teenage daughter: "Mum, that's horrible"! I beg to differ big time. This light fitting is elegant, classy and functional. Coupled with a gold tone globe, it is a majestic walk through the hallway at my home these days :). I was so impressed with my purchase of the matt black one in my loungeroom, I bought the antique brass one. The drop length is adjustable so you can plan your space as you will see in my photos, mine are closer to the ceiling. Great purchase.