In reply to katie mcg.

If you use a clear bulb you get shadows, but a frosted one cuts down on those. We shared a picture of it all lit up at the end of this post (love the shadows on the ceiling it makes): https://www.younghouselove.com/2014/07/light-side-table-action/

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In reply to Samantha.

Not an idiotic question, it’s smart! You definitely don’t want a light falling out of the ceiling from a cord that can’t support it! I think I read somewhere that they typically don’t need a chain unless the fixture is 5 or 10+ lbs (our bedroom one is really light – sort of like a capiz tea-light holder) but for something like a metal chandelier it’s chain all the way. Most light kits will tell you their weight capacity too, so that can reassure you.

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In reply to Molly.

Ha! I love Beardy Glasses John.

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I mean John….sorry, I was too distracted by the hotness to spell your name right.