Guest Picks: Flat-Out-Gorgeous Flush Mounts

I am a firm believer that lighting can really help transform a room. As my husband, Chris, and I make plans to redecorate the rooms in our home, lighting looks are near the top of our list. I could look at swanky chandeliers and fixtures with long arms that spread every which way all day long, but unfortunately, our home’s standard 8-foot ceilings and our own above-average heights (both of us are over 6 feet tall) mean that most of our search includes flush-mount and semi-flush-mount fixtures only. Right now every room in our home has a cheap, standard “boob light,” and I can’t wait to replace every single one. Here are some options from $15 to $500 that I’m digging. — Julia from Chris Loves Julia

World Imports 9007 Luray Flush Mount - $58 On the lower end of the price spectrum, this has a timeless aesthetic. I can easily see it hanging in my foyer or a bathroom. Buy on Houzz


Black Horizontal Stripe Nickel Ceiling Light - $199.99 The stripes on this flush mount are perfect for adding some unexpected pattern play.


Vanadin Ceiling/Wall Lamp, White - $39.99 This one is really easy on the wallet, and those little details would make me smile every time I look up.


Progress Lighting 1-Light Antique Bronze Flush Mount - $15.48 I could see this one hanging out in the mudroom. It feels a little outdoor chic.


Nuvo Lighting 60-2862 Odeon 3-Light Flush Dome With Satin White Glass - $189.99 I tend to gravitate toward drum-like flush mounts for bedrooms, but I recently installed something similar to this in a half bath, and it amped up the space tenfold. Buy on Houzz


Visual Comfort Small Siena Flush Mount, Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass - $293.90 Oh, swoon! There’s no place this wouldn’t demand attention (and get tons of compliments).


Mary McDonald Directoire Black Brass Ceiling Light - $396.91 The combo of brass, black and white is tearing up everything in design these days. So this fixture, although more of an investment, would be worth every penny in my book.


Flower Drum Shade Ceiling Light - $259 I recently ordered this fixture for my future daughter’s nursery. It feels chic, classic and playful and will easily transition with changing decor over the years.


Good Earth Lighting Valencia Dark Bronze Fabric Semi-Flush-Mount Ceiling Light - $83.96 This terrific lower-end semi-flush mount gives off cozy vibes with its drum shape. It’s perfect for the guest room.


Windsor Oil-Rubbed-Bronze Flush-Mount Fixture With Clear Glass Globe - $98 I love a clear globe light! I’ll take a few of these to have one in every room.


Hinkley Harper 3-Light Flush Mount, Chrome Finish - $219 The shape and lines of this semi-flush mount are unique. It would really give standard-height ceilings like mine a special touch.


Grant Court Classical Revival Flush Ceiling Fixture, Oil-Rubbed Bronze - $395 I love the contrast of the white against the matte black, and the soft curves make this fixture so inviting. I’m eyeing this one for my entry.


Olsen Glass Flush Mount - $389 I love the unexpected shape of this fixture.


The Bartlett Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Old Bronze - $350 This industrial take on an otherwise ordinary flush mount is a game changer. This is the perfect go-to fixture for any room.


Julian Flush Mount - $199 This one feels a little cottage-esque. It doesn’t quite fit with my home’s aesthetic, but that clear glass and warm light still make my heart go pitter-patter.


Chase Ceiling Mount - $179 I am loving this shiny drum! It’s so unexpected, so cool.


Roderick Flush Mount Light - $160.80 I saw a kitchen recently that had around six of this type of fixture instead of recessed lighting. It looked so fresh. Buy on Houzz


Nantucket Ceiling Light, Brushed Stainless Finish - $129 This one’s for the utilitarian in me (and you). I’ve seen these barn-style lights show up in homes a lot lately, and I’m loving the outdoors-in look — maybe for a guest room.


Square Flush Mount - $567 Coming in at the very top of the price range, this flush mount deserves a spot in heaven. How cool are those lines?


Satellite Surface Mount Light Fixture, Natural Brass With Factory Shade No. 3 - $79 This is a reasonably priced, amazingly good-looking light. I could build a whole bathroom or an entry off of this one.

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