11 Lighting Fixtures That Rethink the Flush Mount
Think flush-mount lighting equals frumpy and fluorescent? These brilliant beauties for the kitchen, bath and beyond will change your mind
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications and websites such as Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.
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When you live in an older home like I do, you tend to think about the big picture when it comes to renovations: kitchen, landscaping, master bath. But it's the little details that can take a bite out of your time and budget.
Take, for example, the many flush-mount lights that dot my ceilings, all outdated and sorely in need of replacing. It's going to be expensive to update them all, but having stylish fixtures in place of the stodgy old ones will be worth every penny. Check out these 11 lights that take the flush mount into fresh territory.
Take, for example, the many flush-mount lights that dot my ceilings, all outdated and sorely in need of replacing. It's going to be expensive to update them all, but having stylish fixtures in place of the stodgy old ones will be worth every penny. Check out these 11 lights that take the flush mount into fresh territory.
Sleek and chiseled, this fixture falls right in step with the room's angular, masculine style.
Rows of semiflush-mount pendants blend the best of both worlds: the visual appeal of pendant lighting and the low profile of a flush mount. Thanks to their orderly placement, these also enhance the architecture of the coffered ceilings.
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| A pretty, dainty fixture takes the place of a traditional over-the-sink light and adds a note of gentle elegance. |
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| I'm not sure I've ever seen flush mounts in cobalt blue. These look almost like drinking goblets turned upside down, a fun spark in a neutral setting. |
This space-age fixture feels totally of the moment — there's nothing old-fashioned about it.
A sinuous semiflush mount underscores the sleek, sexy aura of this small bath.
These drum-style fixtures punctuate the ceiling like buttons on a white shirt. Their large scale feels appropriate for the volume of this corridor and helps to make it cozier.
This sculptural standout is way more interesting than a typical crystal chandelier.
Tell us: What do you think of flush mounts? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Tell us: What do you think of flush mounts? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.
Comments
Andrea May Hunter/Gatherer It's so hard to find good-looking flush mount fixtures. The Urban Electric Company's new Steven Gambrel Collection launched June 1. It features the Kardamyli, which is wonderful flush mount fixture!
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jafrajan Love the 2 lights in the kitchen, where can I buy them?
12 months ago · Like
4444king Where do I get the little blue lights? Love them!
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Ideabook published on June 2, 2012.
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