Not every room has the height for a hanging lamp. These Moroccan ceiling lights are flush mounts: they sit right up against the ceiling, only 4 to 6 inches deep, so nobody walks into them. The pattern still does its job, though. The solid brass is pierced by hand, and when the light is on it spreads stars and lattice across the whole ceiling, which a hanging pendant can't quite do. They're a good fit for kitchens, bedrooms, hallways and any room with a standard 8-foot ceiling.
Flush Mount or Pendant?
It mostly comes down to ceiling height. Below about 8 feet, a flush mount is the comfortable choice, because a pendant would hang at head height. Between 8 and 9 feet, either works: a flush mount keeps the room feeling open, and a pendant brings the light down closer to a table. Above 9 feet, a pendant or chandelier fills the extra height better. In a bedroom, a flush mount also means the light source isn't dangling in your eyeline when you lie down.
Choosing a Size
Our ceiling lights run from 14.5 inches across to 23 inches, and a few come in 20, 24 or 28 inch sizes, chosen on the product page. As a rough guide:
- 14–16 inches: hallways, closets, small bedrooms and bathrooms.
- 20 inches: most kitchens and bedrooms.
- 23–28 inches: larger kitchens, living rooms, or a room where this is the only overhead light.
A quick check: add the room's length and width in feet, and the total is roughly the right diameter in inches. A 10 × 12 foot room suits a fixture of about 22 inches. Our size guide has more examples.
Light and Pattern
Most of these fixtures take two standard E26 bulbs (not included), so there's plenty of light for a working kitchen. Because the fixture sits against the ceiling, the pattern lands overhead and on the upper walls. A white or pale ceiling shows it best. Clear warm-white LEDs give the sharpest shapes. Frosted bulbs soften the pattern, which is often nicer in a bedroom.
Finishes
Most ceiling lights come in four finishes: silver, gold, black or bronze. You pick yours with the selector on the product page. The larger fixtures with a size choice are made in the single finish shown in their photos. Every finish is applied by hand, so small variations are part of the piece. Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Polish and chemical cleaners can strip the finish.
Installation
Each fixture is hardwired and fixes directly to a standard ceiling junction box, the same mounting point as an ordinary ceiling light. We recommend having a qualified electrician fit it. Every light comes with UL-listed wire.
For the walls, our wall sconces suit the same tight spaces and pair well with a ceiling light. Every piece ships free worldwide, and if you'd like help choosing a size, get in touch.