Nuvo lighting 16"W Laurel 3-Light Close-to-Ceiling Sudbury Bronze

What is a Semi-Flush Mount?

A semi-flush light fixture is mounted to a ceiling. While part of the fixture sits flush to the ceiling, usually there is a gap between the ceiling and the light shade. A close-to-ceiling fixture can work well as a central light fixture, ideal in smaller rooms and hallways where there is less head-room. A semi-flush fixture tends to be more decorative than a fully-flush light fixure. These lights are hardwired and must be installed electrically, operated by a wall switch. They produce good ambient light, although a larger room may need more than one.

Semi-Flush Benefits

• More decorative than a flush mount.
• Close to the ceiling, leaves head-room.
• Allows for fairly bright overhead lighting.
• Single installation with multiple bulbs.
• Ideal for small, medium or large rooms.
• A big upgrade over 'boob lights'.
• Better-quality than 'builder lights'.
• A less-expensive alternative to chandeliers.
• Less formal than a larger light fixture.

Farmhouse Style

The grit and grace of the American farm has formed an alliance with country chic and modern convenience. Our Farmhouse Lighting Style cultivates historic charm that is modest, functional and genuine. Our collections of farmhouse style lighting designs may use natural wood and forged metals that will enhance the hospitality of any room or outdoor space.

Ambient Centerpiece Lighting

These hanging lights can form a centerpiece in any room, ideally positioned over a table, counter-top, kitchen island or in the middle of a larger room. They produce a lot of ambient light but also center the light below them. Great for dining rooms and living rooms or over a kitchen island. A larger number of light bulbs tends to produce more light and lights up the whole room.

For which rooms?

A semi-flush may need a little more ceiling height than a flush mount, but is often useful in a living or family room, bedrooms, a kitchen, a home office or in a basement. They also work well in hallways, bathrooms and smaller rooms.

Placement/Layering

Being close-to-the-ceiling, these lights will radiate light outward and downward. They can light a large area, but you should also consider wall lights or lamps to fill out the edges or corners of the room, and to provide softer light for more relaxed situations.

Mounts to the Ceiling

Attaches to a flat ceiling. Could potentially be mounted to a sloped/vaulted ceiling. The flush-mount canopy area hides the electrical installation.

Installed by an Electrician

An electrician or person with electrical installation knowledge will need to permanently wire the semi-flush fixture into the building's electrical supply.