Perhaps the most popular type of flush mount ceiling light fixture is the simple globe. This is a very common light in bathrooms. In fact, other than lights mounted over the mirror in a bathroom, the globe type light is by far the most popular choice. The look of the globe has evolved over the years and now is available in a lot of different looks and shapes. The globe itself is normally clear or white, because this allows the most light to be cast from the fixture. The base of the fixture and the roundness of the globe itself are the only real elements that vary from one fixture to the next. The base can be stainless, chrome, brass, or just a basic color like white or brown.

Flush mount ceiling lighting is normally used in those places where you have to have a light, but where it is not practical to put a more elaborate fixture. These are locations like entryways, hallways, bathrooms, and kitchens. If you look around most homes you will probably find several different flush mount ceiling light fixtures. They don’t get the kind of attention that things like chandeliers or fancier lighting gets, but they have the functionality to fill an important place in lighting our homes and even our businesses.

Flush mount ceiling lighting is also available in more elaborate designs than just small globes or boxes. Flush mount ceiling fans with lights are available, and can be found in some very elaborate configurations. These fixtures have evolved to the point that you can even get lights, fans, or combinations of both that do not even require a light switch! Remote control flush mount ceiling lights are gaining in popularity because of their convenience and the increasingly elaborate styles that have become available.

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Best Ways to Use Flush Mount Ceiling Lights

There are some rooms that are better suited for flush mounted lights than others. Flush mounting your lights is the perfect option if you have a room with very low ceilings. You receive the light from the fixture without interfering with the limited head space of the room. Passageways, bedrooms, and entryways are also excellent places to mount flush light fixtures. These unobtrusive lighting options are designed to enhance the open feeling of a smaller space and make it feel more inviting and less crowded. They are also controlled from a switch on the wall, which means that you can turn the light off and on from the entryway as you go in and out of the room.

Different Styles of Flush Mount Light Fixtures

There are several styles of lighting that is flush mounted. Modern lighting options include flat, streamlined covers with metal accents. More traditional styles include gently domed covers with warm, rich metal accents. There are also highly decorative ceiling fixtures with colored glass and intricate details. You can adjust the warmth of the light in the room by choosing different colored covers for your ceiling lights. The more opaque the cover, the more diffuse the light will be. Soft light can be perfect for rooms that you don’t plan to spend much time in, but need to be able to maneuver comfortably through.

The Benefits of Flush Mount Lighting

One of the greatest benefits of flush mounting your lights is that you remove the need for lamps on your floor or table. The lights are up out of the way in the ceiling, and can be adjusted from switches that are easy to reach on the wall. Ceiling mounted lights can also be connected to dimmer switches, so you can create any atmosphere you like by turning the light gently brighter or darker. Flush mounted lights are easy to clean and don’t require much maintenance. You don’t need special sized bulbs, and it is very easy to unscrew the cover when you need to change a burned out bulb.

Flush mount lighting can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be. this is true of both the design and function of the fixtures. If you have a small, remote area like a hallway or even a closet that needs additional light, there are very low priced lighting options available to you. The fixture shown to the left actually comes in a 2 pack, so you get 2 fixtures. This makes it the perfect choice if you are looking to add lights in two closets or perhaps a hallway and a closet. As flush mount ceiling lights go, this is about the lowest priced unit you will find anywhere. This particular light comes in a polished brass finish, and each fixture can handle 2 bulbs up to 40 watts.

Stepping up a bit in both price and style, the fixture shown to the left is one you can use in an entryway, hallway, or even in a larger closet. This unit has a bronze finish, and is 13 inches in diameter and 7 inches high. The fixture holds 2 light bulbs up to 60 watts, so will throw off plenty of light in any of the areas we suggested for its placement. this fixture can also be converted into a ceiling fan light with the purchase of the appropriate kit. The bronze vines give the look of twigs wrapping around the glass globe creating a very stylish look to the fixture.

You will find there are a lot of fixtures available in the $50 to $75 price range. Typically they are consist of a glass globe and a metal base finished in brass, copper, or some other color. As we said earlier, these are all suitable for anywhere from an entry way, hallway, closet, or even some kitchens or bathrooms. With the overall price range in this general look of fixtures ranging from around $10 all the way up to near $100, you really want to think about the location in which you will use the fixture before making your choice. If the goal is to light a small closet, there is really no need to spend more than $20 on a flush mount fixture.

If you have a larger closet in a master bedroom, or perhaps are going to use the light in a hallway, you might want to step up in style and get something closer to that $50 price range. And finally, if the fixture is going to be used in a kitchen, bathroom or other higher traffic area like an entryway, you will want to get into something more stylish. Of course, you will want the fixture to match its surroundings in terms of style, and in any of these areas you can get something very nice in the $100 range, give or take a little.

You can check out all the available flush mount lights options here. You are sure to find the perfect light for the space you have in mind.

Flush mount light fixtures come in a pretty wide variety of styles. Along with those style differences come differences in price. Some of the most simple of these fixtures cost less than twenty dollars, while some of the more stylish can cost a few hundred dollars. Along with that higher price tag you will generally get a fixture of higher quality in terms of both construction material and looks.

That twenty dollar price tag will get you the most basic of fixtures. This usually means a flush mount globe light fixture. For a little more money, but still priced relatively low, you can get something with a little more substance to it, like the fixture shown to the left. This is the kind of fixture commonly used in an entry way or hallway. They throw off more than an adequate amount of light for those small areas, and add to the style of the area without being to bulky.

As you go up through the different price points of flush mount fixtures, you obviously get more in the fixture as the price increases. The fixture to the left is available for just under forty dollars. It has a brushed nickle finish and alabaster glass. This fixture holds two light bulbs up to 60 watts. This is one of the more popular types of fixtures because it is still priced reasonably, but has a more stylish look than some of the more basic fixtures. This is a good middle ground for this type of fixture.

When you get above the fifty dollar price point, there is a pretty big jump up into the larger and more expensive flush mount light fixtures. The fixture shown to the left is obviously much more elaborate and detailed than the first one or two at the beginning of this article. It has an antique white finish and also features pink roses along with crystals with a rose hue to them. This fixture holds to 3 light bulbs of 60 watts. The fixture is ten inches tall, 19 inches wide, and has matching table lamps and chandeliers available. It is a very feminine fixture, which may limit you in the location for its placement. There is no denying that in the right location this would be a very beautiful light fixture.

In the same price range as the previous fixture, the one shown to the left is obviously very different. It will fit into many more locations in terms of style, yet still has a classy look of crystal throughout the fixture. This unit holds two light bulbs, and is finished in a golden bronze. Smoked crystals and beads fill the channels and ribs of the fixture, catching the light and showing off their beautiful coloring. This is a very stylish, yet still affordable flush mount ceiling light.

Some of the smallest fixtures you will need are those that are typically found in places like bedroom closets and small hallway areas. These are usually small globe type fixtures that are fairly plain in appearance, but do the job of lighting a small area quite effectively. The price tag for these little lights is very low, typically less than $20. That makes them kind of a no brainer solution when you have a small area that needs a light.

The same idea as the small closet globe can be used in areas like the hallway, entry way, or small patio. Obviously these areas get a lot more traffic than a bedroom closet, so you will want them to have at least some style rather than be just a plain functional light. There are many attractive options in this type of fixture, so you will have no problems finding one that goes well with the surrounding style of the area. The price tag for these types of fixtures is typically anywhere from $30 up to $75, keeping them in the affordable range for most people.

As you get into the main living areas of the home, you will no doubt pay more attention to the fixtures you use and will consider tham as much for their style as for their function. No worries, because within the huge selection of ceiling lights, flush mount fixtures make up a fairly large percentage. From fancier globe types to combination ceiling fan and lights, there are many styles to choose from. When you get into this category of light fixtures, you can get more options, such as remote controls, dimmer, etc to make your lighting convenient in addition to being stylish.