Sometimes confused with recessed lighting, black flush mount lighting is instead a flat, close to the ceiling surface type of lighting that is ideal for rooms with low ceiling designs or with close quarter dimensions. A key distinction compared to other lighting is the fact that none of the wiring powering the lamp is visible or accessible without taking down the assembly.
The flush features generally involves the base of the lamp being installed in direct contact with the ceiling surface so there is usually no break (although semi-flush lamps don’t entirely follow this design). The light shade itself is usually either a porcelain style dome or a cylindrical shade, and inside will be anywhere from two to four bulbs, depending on the intensity of the lamp design.
Regardless of how bright those bulbs are though, the dome or shade softens the light and allows it to be used as a mood-setting room illumination instead.
Because the design is so popular, particularly in older homes, black flush mount ceiling lighting is easily available in most home supply stores, lamp stores and from lighting vendors. It’s a popular lighting style, especially in the northern regions of the East Coast. Many older hotels make a point of using ceiling mount lighting because of the space freedom it provides while still easily lighting up an entire room.
The designs have a unique look, and give the room interior a special appearance not found where other room lighting is used. What people will find is that the finish and framing of the lamp is just as important as it’s light capability, becoming a unique center piece in the ceiling of a room.
Unlike full flush mount lamps, the semi flush style is not directly connected to the ceiling surface. Instead, it hangs a bit lower, usually suspended from the mount with rods, chains, or connected arms. The wiring is sometimes visible as well from the mount to the lamp unit itself.
This style lends itself to unique, modern looks and fit interior designs that wish to stand out as a unique modern flush mount lighting versus traditional or familiar. Semi flush mount lamps can come in a variety of styles, including minimalist metallic as well as fancy crystal chandelier style.
Often seen in alpine lodges and hunting theme motifs, the theme-based flush mount is typically squarish in shape, uses an oiled brass frame look with a light shade background, and sits flush against the ceiling. The shaping of the frame may be pictorial in nature with mountains, wildlife and similar, adding to the décor of a hunting lodge look. However, theme-based flush mount lamps come in other styles as well. Maritime themes are popular too as living room flush ceiling lights.
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