A flush mount light is typically a dome-shaped ceiling light fixture that’s mounted flush to the ceiling. A semi-flush mount light is more decorative, and the base of the light extends just below the ceiling.

What is the difference between flush mounted and recessed lighting?

Recessed lighting has pots usually inside the ceiling and carries the lamp holder into which the bulbs are screwed. They provide good ambient lighting and narrow beams. On the other hand, flush mount lighting is broader and disperse more light beams in a room. They have canopies in place of pots.

What is a mount light?

A surface mounted light sits on top of a flat surface like the flat part of a ceiling and protrudes away from the surface. … This type of lighting comes in all shapes and sizes, and is ideal for settings where there is little space between the structural ceiling and the dropdown ceiling, or when the ceiling is exposed.