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Lighting Types - Ceiling Lights

There are two basic types of ceiling lights, flush mounts and semi-flush.

Flush mounts are ceiling lights that attach to the ceiling with little to no gap between the light fixture and the ceiling.
Semi-Flush mounts are ceiling lights that attach to the ceiling with a stem or part that creates a gap between the ceiling and the light.

Both types of ceiling lights are very versatile and can be used in almost every room of the house. They are great for providing general illumination and are very practical in high traffic areas as well as rooms with lower ceilings.

Beyond the basics of flush mount and semi-flush ceiling lights there is a great selection of styles available from Kichler. A clean simple ceiling light can work great in the utility room or hallway. Or perhaps you are looking for a ceiling light with a little more character for the bedroom or to provide general lighting in the bathroom. Kichler has ceiling lights from sleek modern works of art to ornate beauties perfect for a more traditional style. With semi-flush ceiling lights, when you have a little extra room, the full range of styles really becomes apparent. Of course, Kichler has ceiling lights as an important part of our family collections so we make it easy for you to match the ceiling lights to the rest of the lighting in your home.

Ceiling lights also work well in areas of the house that often get less focus. Great for hallways, ceiling lights should be installed every eight to ten feet for safety and a nice general illumination. And in the closet, the right ceiling light can make finding the perfect outfit a snap.

The following questions and answers about ceiling lights (flush mount or semi-flush) as well as other important lighting questions can be found in our guide, Selecting Lighting For Your Home .

Q - What’s the best way to light a hallway? A - There should be a light every 8-10 feet. Either flush mounts or semi-flush fixtures can be used depending on the ceiling height (once again, remember that the bottom of the light fixture should be at least 7 feet from the floor). If you have a long hallway, you may want to install wall sconces for added light and beauty. The rule again is that sconces are hung roughly 60 “ from the floor, spaced 6 -8 feet apart along the wall.

Q – What is the best general lighting for a kitchen? A – Unfortunately, there aren’t any easy answers here, since so much is determined by the size of your kitchen area. Most people start with a 2-light or 4-light decorative fluorescent in the center of the ceiling. It’s less costly, uses less energy and provides very good general light output. Example: A kitchen of 100 square feet or less can use a 2-light fluorescent; up to 250 square feet takes a 4-light fluorescent. Larger than 250 will need the 4-light plus additional lighting.

Q – What if I have a truly large bathroom? A – Besides the vanity / mirror lighting, you will probably need an additional flush mount or semi flush fixture with possible recess lighting in shower areas. A Kichler mini chandelier could provide more light while adding a touch of décor to the room.

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