diff --git a/faux_bevel.py b/faux_bevel.py
index 73d0157..267c732 100644
--- a/faux_bevel.py
+++ b/faux_bevel.py
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ def invoke(self, context, event):
 
         self.key_shift = False
 
+        self.add_smooth_shading(context)
         self.add_bevel_modifier(context)
         self.add_weighted_normal_modifer(context)
 
@@ -68,6 +69,11 @@ def poll(cls, context):
             return len(context.selected_objects) == 1
 
 
+    def add_smooth_shading(self, context):
+        context.object.data.use_auto_smooth = True
+        context.object.data.auto_smooth_angle = radians(30)
+
+
     def add_bevel_modifier(self, context):
         bevel = context.object.modifiers.new("ND — Bevel", 'BEVEL')
         bevel.segments = 1