Not every room can take a pendant or chandelier. In hallways, bedrooms, kitchens and rooms with lower ceilings, a close-to-ceiling fixture gives you plenty of light without anyone ducking. The two main types are flush mount and semi-flush – here’s how to choose.
Flush mount vs semi-flush: what’s the difference?
- Flush mount lights sit directly against the ceiling. They’re the best choice for ceilings under about 8 ft (2.4 m), hallways, closets and bedrooms with low clearance.
- Semi-flush lights hang a few inches below the ceiling on a short stem, so light also bounces upwards. They suit ceilings of 8–9 ft (2.4–2.7 m) and add a little more drama.
How big should a ceiling light be?
Use the same rule as for chandeliers: add room length and width in feet and use that number in inches as a guide diameter. For small hallways, 8–12 inch fixtures are usually enough; living rooms suit 16–24 inches.
Brightness and colour
Integrated LED fixtures are energy-efficient and often offer switchable colour temperatures – warm for bedrooms, neutral or cool for kitchens and studies. Dimmable options let one fixture work for every mood.
Slim LED flush mounts
- Ultra-Slim Nordic LED Flush Mount – just 2” deep, 5 sizes, stepless dimming options.
- Modern Round LED Flush Mount – Dimmable Options – up to 23.6” for living rooms.
- Rotating Circular LED Ceiling Light – aim the light where you want it.
Glass and Bauhaus ceiling lights
- Bauhaus Flush Mount with Layered Glass & Globe – 8 retro colourways.
- Bauhaus Milk Glass Flush Mount – soft, rounded and glare-free.
- Bauhaus Opal Glass Ceiling Light with Walnut Base – warm wood meets opal glass.
- Round Ribbed Glass Flush Mount – Gold – textured, decorative glow.
- Retro Glass Flush Mount – 3-Colour LED – red & cognac or black & smoke.
- Vintage Clear Glass Ceiling Light with Brass – 4 shade styles.
- Vintage Glass Semi-Flush Ceiling Light – green or white glass, gold or black.
- Woven Metal Globe Flush Mount – 9 Colours – striking shadow patterns.
Crystal and glam ceiling lights
- Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Light – compact 7.5” sparkle.
- Glam Crystal Flush Mount – Round or Square – gold or black.
- Black Metal Crystal Ceiling Light with Chain – dramatic and moody.
Spotlights and ceiling fans
- Modern Linear LED Ceiling Spotlight – focused 25° beam, packs of 1–10.
- Adjustable LED Ceiling Spotlight – Dimmable – highlight art and worktops.
- Minimalist Ceiling Fan with LED Light – cooling and lighting in one, 38” to 56”.
Room-by-room picks
- Hallway: a compact glass or crystal flush mount.
- Bedroom: a milk or opal glass light for soft, diffused glow.
- Kitchen: slim LED flush mount plus spotlights over work zones.
- Warm climates or summer bedrooms: a ceiling fan with integrated LED.
Shop the full ceiling lights collection and see our chandelier size guide for taller rooms.