Flush Ceiling Lights

Older houses were built with tall ceilings to give an impression of grandeur and opulence. Entrance halls were the first impression that a visitor got when visiting a house and were often large in comparison to the rest of the house. They would have tall ceilings of 10ft or more and even a vaulted gallery to create an impression of space, so there was no demand for flush ceiling lights.

High ceilings increase the room volume but don’t make the floor area any larger. More volume means more air to heat for no discernible extra space, so houses were built with a lower ceiling to save on heating costs and building materials.

The introduction of more energy efficient homes saw the beginning of flush lighting designs, as it was not possible to install a hanging fitting with such limited space. Houses built since the 1970s tend to feature ceilings at around 2.4m, although some very recent builds can be even less. According to the Technical Housing Standards, the minimum floor to ceiling height today is 2.3m for at least 75% of the gross internal area. This gives the homeowner a more limited choice of light fittings to choose from.

Flush Fitting Lights for Ceilings

Up until a few years ago, flush fitted ceiling lights were basically very simple and consisted of a simple mount with plain or opal glass. They would usually be found in a utility room, office, or downstairs loo, but with more new homes being built with lower ceilings, the choice has grown.

Flush ceiling lights are perfect for rooms with a low ceiling. Or perhaps you prefer your lighting to have cleaner lines and a low profile. Modern homes have lower ceilings than older houses, so lights that hang down may not be suitable. Flush mount lighting that fits close to the ceiling is the answer when the ceiling height is reduced.

These low profile ceiling lights give the interior designer a fantastic range to choose from, and many of the smaller glass flush fittings can also be used as wall lights. Available in a wide range of finishes such as brass, chrome and satin finishes such as satin brass and satin chrome to complement your existing accessories.

We now have a greater variety of flush mounted lights to suit every type of decor, from contemporary to traditional, very ornate through to plain and simple. For comprehensive information, please see How to light a Low Ceiling Room in our buying guides.

If you require help, further information or advice on selecting your flush ceiling light, please contact one of our lighting specialists on 0151 650 2138 for expert advice.