A semi-flush mount ceiling light is a close-to-ceiling light fixture that hangs down several inches from the ceiling by a rod, stem, or vertical structure of varied designs. From below, the overhead light fixture may look identical to a flush mount ceiling light which leaves no gap between ceiling and light. In fact, the fixture hangs suspended as a chandelier would, although it does not drop as far down. You’ll often find semi-flush mount ceiling lights in many homes, simply because they’re the all-rounder of interior lighting. You’ll also find your eyes resting on gorgeous pendant lights or grand chandeliers in many upscale interiors, simply because they can make a strong visual statement. Semi-flush mount ceiling lights blur the boundary between utilitarian flush mount lights and decorative chandeliers or pendants to encompass functionality with style.
Semi-flush mount ceiling lights are generally used as ambient lighting fixtures that provide a room with overall illumination. Interior lighting is often designed in layers so that a room incorporates ambient (general), task and accent lighting. Multiple layers of light enhance visual experience and maximize usability of an interior space. Ambient lighting is the base layer upon which other layers of lighting are added. Having a central source of ambient light is fundamental to a layered lighting design. Semi-flush lights provide a sufficient amount of light that can be evenly distributed throughout a room. A thoughtfully designed semi-flush ceiling light can radiate a comfortable ambience that makes navigating a space visually pleasant.
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