Close to Ceiling Lights For Every Room

Brighten a room from the top down! Find everything from modern close to ceiling lights to more traditional styles, to designs that glitter with crystal. We have 1000's to choose from, so start browsing and find your favorites.

More About Close to Ceiling Lights

This type of lighting is useful in every room in the house. Ceiling lights provide a central source of illumination in bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, closets and more. Plus, most houses have plenty of junction boxes already installed in the ceiling, and many are wired to wall switches for easy operation.

Even though it's straight-forward and functional general room lighting, that doesn't mean it has to be boring! Flush mount lighting is just one more opportunity for you to express the style and personality of your home decor. It's a relatively easy DIY job to replace a ceiling light with something that better matches your tastes.

While semi-flush and flush mount fixtures are an easy way to brighten any room, they must be complemented by other sources of light. Overhead light can be harsh, casting shadows on faces, furniture surfaces, and the floor. Adding eye level illumination with wall sconces and lamps will ensure that your space is warm and inviting.

Flush Mount vs. Semi Flush Mount Ceiling Lights

Ceiling lights can be split neatly into two major categories. Flush mount lighting is true to its name, as it is installed flush with the ceiling. On the other hand, a semi flush mount ceiling light creates a small distance (perhaps 4-8") between the canopy and the main part of the fixture. Their applications are more or less interchangeable based on preference, and both styles do an excellent job at providing general room illumination.

When deciding between a flush and semi flush design, ceiling clearance will likely be your determining factor. A flushmount light will give you more space underneath, making it perfect for smaller rooms and those with low ceilings. Bathrooms and closets are perfect examples of this. Similarly, kitchens, hallways and entryways need more clearance because of high traffic in these areas.

Semi flush styles are generally more ornate, as there's more room for decorative dangles like crystal. It's an easy way to infuse some attitude and style into any space. Replacing existing ceiling lights can be quite easy. And many are already wired to a wall switch, so controlling the light as you walk in and out is a breeze.

Whichever form you choose, close to ceiling lights add great illumination that sets the stage for any room. Be sure to choose a fixture that's sized correctly for the space and offers enough light. Taking the time to replace a ceiling light can be an easy DIY project that yields excellent results.