This fan is very quiet (even at high speeds), moves a good amount of air in a 12x15 room, and there is no vibration (very solid). Not the easiest to install (somewhat heavy, make sure the ceiling's electrical box is well supported and level). I installed it with the down rod along with a Lutron Electronics MA-LFQ Maestro Fan Wall Mount Control (can be purchased here at this link [http://www.lightinguniverse.com/lightswitch/lutron-electronics-ma-lfq-maestro-fan-control-lightswitch_g261582.html?linkloc=cataLogProductItemsName]). Fan/Light control module is a little cramped in the down rod cap, however, if you are doing a flush mount, you'll have lots of room. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, quiet, ornate, traditional fan, I highly recommend this one, as well as the Lutron fan and light control.

This is a very attractive fan and we love how it looks. We noticed immediately that there was a noise even at the lowest fan speed and should have taken it down and returned it. However, the fan is in our living room and we thought we could "live" with the noise. As it turns out, we can't "live" with the annoying noise it makes and for that reason rarely use the fan. There are much better quality fans available for the same price--maybe not as attractive, but certainly more functional. You are paying for style when you buy this fan.