Warning: this is a looooong post with SO MANY sources. I’ve been asked a lot for flush mount lighting suggestions. Probably because as a small space dweller, we don’t have the ceiling height needed for a big, dramatic chandelier or pendant! There are so many options out there, but on the flip side, there are some terrible options, too (hello, boob light). Because I can’t be in your home picking out the perfect fixture for your space (totally wish I could though), this is a list organized by finish. And every flush mount listed in this post is one that I’d put in my home in a heartbeat!
Source: Hudson Valley aged brass ceiling light c/o Lamps Plus
My Ultimate List of the BEST Flush Mount Lighting — in 3 finishes!
What is flush mount lighting?
Often referred to as close to ceiling lighting, this style is typically the lowest profile fixture you can install in a space. A lot of the time, flush mounts are installed in hallways, entryways, kitchens, and maybe even a bathroom. The fixture is mounted flush to the ceiling and typically has a depth of about 4-8 inches.
Brass Flush Mount Lighting
I’m starting with my most favorite finish… brass! I absolutely LOVE the warmth that this finish brings to a space, which is why we’ve used it so much. There are also options within this finish including aged brass, antique brass, and shiny brass.
Some faves (top to bottom, left to right):
- Hinkley Hathaway 13″ wide heritage brass ceiling light
- Crystorama Broche 1 Light Antique Gold Sconce
- Hudson Valley aged brass ceiling light
- Schoolhouse Soft Gold 12″ wide ceiling light fixture
- Sculptural glass globe flushmount with metallic ombre
- Bell white flush mount light
- Astor 12″ LED flush mount fixture
- Beacon LED
- Luna with 12″ clear shade
- Carter flush mount
- Arren brass flush mount light with clear round shade
- Pearl LED flush mount
- Cedar & Moss Conifer 18″ flush mount
- Hudson Valley Lettie 10 3/4″ aged brass LED ceiling light
- Nina alabaster brass flush mount light
Black Flush Mount Lighting
If you’ve been a longtime reader of my site, you know that matte black is EVERYTHING to me. I simply love the contract and drama that a large, black light fixture brings to a space. Most ceilings are painted white, so installing a black flush mount is a great way to add a focal point to the room and draw the eye upwards.
Some faves (top to bottom, left to right):
- Alabax Large
- Mill flush mount in aged iron
- Bell black flush mount
- Bradford flush mount
- Arren black flush mount light with milk glass shade
- Factory Light 7
- Morris 2.25″
- Mitzi Aira 9 1/2″ aged brass ceiling light
- Grayson 3-light flush mount, dark bronze
- Halo globe flush mount light
- Arren black flush mount light with silver angled shade
- Robert Abbey bat 16″ matte black ceiling light
- Oxford faceted glass flush mount
- Cedar & Moss 24″ flush mount
- Sculptural glass faceted flushmount
Silver, Chrome, Pewter & Nickel Flush Mount Lighting
For a timeless, classic look anything in the silvery finish family is great. I’m talking about silver, chrome, pewter, and nickel. There are varieties within each of these finishes, too, including shiny and brushed. It’s really up to you, but I prefer to mix at least 2-3 finishes within a space, so that it feels more ‘designed’ and elevated. Our kitchen is a good example to reference.
Some faves (top to bottom, left to right):
- Clark flush Mount in Antique Nickel
- Anders brushed nickel drum flush mount light
- Charleston 13 1/2″ brushed nickel LED ceiling light
- Factory Light 7 LED
- PB Classic flush mount with ribbed glass globe
- Basil flush mount
- Mitzi Piper 7 1/2″ polished nickel LED ceiling light
- Smoke glass LED ceiling light
- Edwardian flush mount in polished nickel
- Staggered glass 5-light flushmount
- Sculptural glass pebble flushmount
- Brushed nickel 12″ flush mount ceiling light
- Star flush mount
- Newbury 4″ LED with striped shade
- Mitzi Lula 5 1/4″ polished nickel ceiling light
So, did I miss a finish that you need?? I can update the post with additional finishes (maybe bronze?) if you need more help picking a ceiling light fixture. Also, would you be interested in a post about semi-flush mount lighting? I can totally do one next. Leave a comment and let me know!
