First off, let me just say – this light fixture is a showstopper. The moment I unboxed it, the matte black finish and intricate deer design had me grinning. It’s like someone took a cozy cabin’s aesthetic and distilled it into a light. The openwork metal grid shade adds this gorgeous layered shadow effect when lit, especially with Edison-style bulbs (my personal choice).

Installation was surprisingly painless. The all-metal construction feels sturdy – no wobbly parts or flimsy plastic here. I mounted mine above our bathroom mirror, and the included hardware made it a one-person job (though a second pair of hands wouldn’t hurt). Pro tip: Those metal holding rings? They grip the glass shades like they mean it – no rattling even when my kids slam doors.

What surprised me most was its versatility. We originally bought it for the bathroom, but after seeing how the light dances through those square cutouts, we’re considering another for our entryway. It casts these geometric patterns that look straight out of a rustic-chic magazine at night.

The finish has held up beautifully against bathroom humidity – no tarnishing after three months of steamy showers. My only gripe? It deserves better than builder-grade bulbs; splurge on some warm LEDs to really make that deer silhouette pop against your wall.