It features a brushed nickel finish for a sleek complement to your existing ceiling fan. Tapered threaded ends ensure a deeper connection and stronger bond for maximum durability. For optimum performance and safety, ceiling fan blades should be at least 7 feet from the floor but no higher than 8 to 9 feet in order to best cool a room. For ceilings 9' and higher, an extension down rod is required to bring the ceiling fan down to the proper height above the floor.