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Flush ceiling lights
for every room


Many of us have a room that would benefit from a flush mounted ceiling light. Because they hug the ceiling, they are ideal for smaller spaces like cloakrooms, landings, boot rooms or utilities, where they don't take up too much space, and are essential in homes with low ceilings where hanging pendants might get in the way. These neat ceiling sconces are designed to provide even, ambient light and started out as purely functional lighting for industrial or commercial spaces, but have evolved into the beautiful array of designs that we have today that have become an essential element of interior design.

Arlington Pendant
Arlington Pendant at the Angel Inn, Stoke by Nayland

We believe passionately that all lighting and home fittings should be able to deliver a design statement, no matter how small and practical they are so here, we have curated a collection of some of our most popular flush and semi-flush ceiling lights that will elevate your space as well as offer a range of lighting solutions in your home.

First off, What is a flush mount ceiling light?

Flush mounted ceiling lights are lighting fixtures that are fitted directly onto the ceiling with no space, or only a small space, between the fixture and ceiling surface. They can be made of any material and can be enclosed to direct light downward, or open to ensure a maximum spread of light. They are mainly chosen for their space-saving properties and because they light up a room beautifully without the potential hazard of dangling wires or low-hanging bulbs.

Where are flush mount ceiling lights most commonly used?

1. BEDROOMS


For a space-saving lighting option, flush ceiling lights are perfect for the bedroom where they can provide a comforting and warm ambiance and tuck neatly into the space between eves, wooden beams or spaces with a low ceiling. Consider using them with a dimmer switch so that you can adjust the light intensity according to your mood or time of day.

THE SHOTLEY FLUTED 

Shotley Fluted Flush Mount

Our Shotley Fluted Flush Mount makes the perfect addition for your bedroom lighting because its beautifully reflective glass shade creates an open, airy feeling in a room, allowing light to disperse evenly without encroaching on the sense of space, ideal for smaller bedrooms or those with shadowy nooks and crannies. Available in three glass designs - clear, fluted and fine fluted - skilfully handblown by our partners at Suffolk Glass, the Shotley lends softness and serenity to your bedroom setting as seen styled here by @katherinetaylorinteriors.


2. HALLWAYS & LANDINGS


As the rooms we enter when we arrive home, hallways are essential for creating that first all important impression, setting the tone for the rest of our home. Yet they often narrow with limited space that really benefit from effective lighting for safe passage and to create a sense of flow as you move from one room to the next. A well chosen flush mount fitted on its own or in a row along a corridor or landing, is often an ideal choice for these areas.

THE NEWTON FLUTED & CLUB FLUSH MOUNTS


If you prefer a focused beam of light, our much loved Club Flush Mount is a neat downlighter that produces a soft pool of light that is channlled down by its metal shade. With a classic silhouette and vintage presence, it adds character to any room where its rich brass patina complements any colour tone. For a softer touch, our versatile Flush Fitting Ceiling Mount light can be paired with a pendant shade of your choice to compliment your interior. We suggest one of our 15cm Pendant Empire shades or 20cm Pendant French Drum shades makes a perfect partner.

For those who love the look of our popular Club lights, but favour the artistry of hand blown glass, our Newton Fluted/Fine Fluted flush mounts have a similar appeal but with the added benefit of naturally reflective glass. The beauty of glass is that it creates a sense of an open and airy space that makes the most of any natural light without encroaching on the space, making small rooms seem larger and dark rooms lighter.

3. KITCHENS


While kitchen islands and tables lend themselves to pendant lights, other kitchen areas may not have the same headspace, so often benefit from a more flush fitting ceiling light to add to the overall ambiance of this essential room. Consider ceiling lights that can be angled so you can direct the light where you need it, for tasking jobs like cooking and prepping food, or working, or for illuminating shadowy ceiling areas.

 THE EDGEWARE FLUSH MOUNT 


Edgeware Flush Mount

A subtle ceiling downlighter that has long been a favourite with our customers, the Edgeware Flush Mount is one of those handy little ceiling lights that fits into nooks and crannies in any space and makes a more stylish alternative to recessed spot lights. Show off its beautiful antiqued brass, nickel or matt black patina by fitting in on overhead beams - or in the spaces between - if you have a particularly low ceiling; to the underside of an inglenook or mantlepiece to highlight the area beneath, or to brighten up alcoves or shadowy corners


THE TRIPLE EDGEWARE SPOTLIGHT 

Triple Edgeware Spotlight Rose


An ideal kitchen ceiling light, our handsome Triple Edgeware is a trio of brass spots on a single ceiling rose that is both functional and stylish. It makes an excellent choice because its three directional spots will instantly enhance your lighting in specific areas of the kitchen as they can be directed to wherever you most need additional light. The spots can be angled through 90 degrees and rotated through 340, for ample light output and are wired centrally to make it easy to install. We recommend our GU10 spot bulb as the perfect partner because it has a much wider reach than most spot bulbs.

4. LIVING ROOMS


As the room we like to relax in whether reading, watching TV or chatting with friends and family, living room lighting is key. Ideally there needs to be a mix of lights to create layers that we can adapt for the activities taking place in the room - brighter light for reading or working by and softer light for watching TV, entertaining or relaxing by. Ceiling lights are key for generating that all over ambient light that spreads throughout the space making the whole room glow. A centrally placed flush-fitting ceiling light is a favourite choice for many of us as it provides ample light with out without getting in the way.


THE CONWAY 


Conway Pendant Fitting

As a semi-flush ceiling light with a height of only 21.5cm (minus shades) and the option to style it up as you like with a choice of shades, the Conway Pendant Fitting will make a subtle statement in any sitting room. Similar in design to our best-selling Arlington Pendant, but on a smaller scale, the Conway keeps the same four-armed outline with a fixed central stem but in a compact design that is perfect for standard, or low ceiling heights.

We recommend our range of 15cm Pendant Empire shades as the perfect partner for the Conway and our 20cm Pendant French Drum, 25cm Pendant Empire or 20cm Wide Cylinder shades as a good match for the Arlington.

5. BATHROOMS


In a bathroom you need plenty of bright light for washing, dressing and bathing by which makes it a favoured spot for a flush mount ceiling light as they do just that, provide great all round light whilst not taking up too much space; particularly handy in a bathroom as they are often on the small side.

THE PUTNEY FLUSH FITTING LIGHT

Putney Flush Fitting Light

Our Putney Flush Fitting Light provides perfect water resistant light in in a beautifully reflective glass and metal design that will add a designer touch to your bathroom. As shown here by designers @weareabsoluteuk, the Putney Flush's on-trend fluted glass shade allows you to enjoy its reflective hues without losing any sense of space.

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