How To Choose A Flush Ceiling Light?

14th October 2024 - View more blog articles

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What is a flush ceiling light?

A flush ceiling light is a ceiling light that sits flush to the ceiling and offers a small drop in comparison to a pendant or chandelier. Flush ceiling lights are a great option for anyone with low ceiling heights. Many new build homes and other properties have low ceilings meaning unless you are installing a fitting over a kitchen island, bed or staircase for example, you will often be required to fit a flush or semi-flush ceiling light. The difference between flush and semi-flush is that flush light will sit compact and flush to the ceiling, where in comparison a semi-flush ceiling light will boast a small rod, or drop. Both flush and semi-flush lights are suitable for many properties and are available in a whole host of styles, designs and sizes.

Idolite Genesis Semi-Flush / Idolite Genesis Flush

The image above displays the difference between a flush ceiling light and semi-flush ceiling Light.

Where Would You Install A Flush Ceiling Light?

Flush ceiling lights are installed both internally and externally and are one of the most sought after lighting products on the market. Many homes, will have flush ceiling lights fitted in all internal areas of a property including, kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms hallways and landings. You can also locate flush bathroom ceiling lights, which boast suitable ip ratings, meaning they are suitable for bathroom installation - Most of them being IP44.

Idolite Clavo Flush Ceiling Light

Can You Get Decorative Flush Ceiling Lights?

Yes, flush ceiling lights are available in both decorative and practcial options. We boast a huge selection of modern, contemporary and traditional flush ceiling lights in a huge array of colours to suit all interiors. Flush ceiling lights are also available in a huge selection of sizes, including small to extra large and anything inbetween. Many flush ceiling lights boast decorative glasses, whilst we also offer a large range of the latest integral led flush ceiling lights, perfect for adding to ultra modern interiors. A lot of our flush lights are part of families, which allows you to match your flush light to matching wall, table and floor lamps for example if you wish. We also boast a huge range of mix and match flush lighting options, allowing to choose a frame and glass combination and style to suit your interior decor scheme. If you are searching for a more robust, or maybe budget ceiling light which is less decorative, we do a range of practical led bulkhead lights, which offer high lumen outputs, whilst being durable and practical.

Idolite Carpathian Flush Ceiling Light

What Colour Flush Ceiling Lights Are Popular?

When choosing a flush ceiling light it can prove slightly overwhelming, with the options almost endless. Similar to choosing a paint colour, there is a huge selection available. Black, gold, chrome, brushed chrome and antique brass flush ceiling lights are probably the most sought after finishes, but we boast many additional finishes, including copper, white and grey for example. We also offer a range of two tone flush and semi-flush ceiling lights which provide a stylish look, both when illuminated and turned off, as believe it or not many people opt to leave wall lights or a table/floor lamp on to create an ambient cosy look and leave the center light off, meaning it needs to look equally as good when unlit.

Dar Alzbet Semi-Flush Ceiling Light

What Colour Light Temperature Should I Opt For When Choosing A Flush Ceiling Light?

When choosing a flush ceiling light the colour rendering you opt for maybe dictated by the style of light or the location it is installed. For example, if you are requring a crisp bright light in a kitchen or bathroom for example, a cool white - 4000K or occasionnaly daylight - 6500K maybe requested. On the other hand if you are after a cosy, warm light to relax in such as a bedroom or living room you will require a colour rendering of 2700K - 3000K for example. You can go even warmer such as a 2200K - amber light if required, which is often popular in the hopsitality trend in cosy pubs for example. Many industrial and traditional light fittings maybe suited to warm white lamps, with some of the decorative vintage led lamps being a great option, adding a unique look to the fitting. If you opt for a crystal or modern led flush light they are often more suited to a crisper cool white light.

Idolite Sleek Gold Flush LED Ceiling Light

Can You Dim Flush Ceiling Lights?

Finding the right level is important and choosing dimmable lights is great option, especially for internal rooms, such as kitchens, bedrooms and living rooms. The majority of flush ceiling lights are dimmable but not all so it is important you check before purchasing a light. Dimmer compatablity is also important as old dimmer switches or certain brands may not be compatibale with new led lamps or integral fittings. More a less all the latest light fittings take led lamps or boast built-in led technology, bringing low running costs, long life expectancies whilst being cool running in compared to the older incandescent and halogen variants. Ensuring you purchase dimmable lamps or a dimmable integral fitting is important, allowing your lights to dim seamlessly without flickering or buzzing. For more information regarding this please contact our knowledgeable sales team. We also offer range of remote controlled and smart flush led ceiling lights, which can be dimmed via a remote or app, proving a popular option for many customers.

Laura Ashley Rhosill Crystal Ceiling Light

Some Of Our Favourite Flush And Semi-Flush Ceiling Light Ranges

As mentioned earlier the amount of flush and semi-flush ceiling lights to choose from is almost endless so picking a favourite is tough but below we have listed a few of our favourite flush ceiling lights if searching for a certain style;

Modern

Contemporary

Traditional

Crystal

Budget

If you require any assistance choosing your flush ceiling lights or your semi-flush ceiling lights, please contact the sales team.