After having so many ceiling lights that are 12" in diameter or under I decided to go larger and it was exactly the solution I needed. This 20" wide lamp is wide enough to throw enough light up to the ceiling and back down again. This provides soft ambient light throughout the room, instead of a glaring spotlight that blazes down and the ceiling is dark. I bought this fixture for a small home office which is 10' x 12' in size. The flush mount covering the junction box is also nice and big and hides sloppy drywall work around the junction box from the builder, which most lamp makers don't consider!

A great plus - this fixture took my husband and I only 10 minutes to install! The easy light fixture we have ever installed, ever! And we have installed many, many light fixtures over the years. Even though the price is a bit high, I am very happy with this purchase. Over the years I have noticed that I am happier with the purchases that, even though are more expensive, they have done a better job and with less headache, so I hope lamps plus continues to offer products like this! Lastly, go big and bold is what I have learned in my years of decorating.