The Fanimation downrod satin nickel was a gray paint finsh and did not match the satin nickel finish of the ceiling fan. The cost was almost as much as an entry level ceiling fan...for a painted metal pipe?

Beautiful palm leaf blades. Glad they sent us an extra blade as one was damaged in shipping. Everything came unassembled, this was a suprise to us. Once assembled we were very, very happy. It looks stunning. Just beautiful. Worth every penny!!!!!