One of the first updates we gave our home after buying was replacing all those tacky boob lights with modern flush mount lights. You know the boring building basic light ceiling light fixture with zero personality that gives off little to no light? We literally had one in almost every single room of our house. Swapping out the basic ho-hum lighting for a new fixture really made a difference in our home. Plus, we actually have a light fixture that gave off more light win-win.

A quick and easy update you can give a room, is updating the lighting! We installed a Semi Flush mount light in our living room a little over three years ago and I'm still loving it. Previously in our living room we had a ceiling fan, that hung too low and wiggled way too much.

I’m a huge lover of drum shades and love the double drum light fixture in my living room, it feels like its floating in the ceiling (in a good way). The double drum light fixture in my living room is from Lamps Plus (here) We put the light on a dimmer, because dimmers are a must. Dimmers help control light and set the mood in the room.

When to Use Flush Mount Lighting

Flush Mount & Semi-Flush Mount lighting can be used pretty much anywhere in your home. I love flush mount lighting in Hallways, the laundry room, entries and kitchens. The right pretty flush mount light fixture can bring drama in room, and if you have eight foot tall ceilings like I do they’ll quickly become your bestie. In fact, we replaced our too large Sputnik inspired bedroom light in our bedroom with a simple Linen Drum Flush mount from West Elm (here) I'll share a few of the updates I've been working on in my bedroom soon. Before I share my favorite flush mount lighting picks, let’s look at some more inspiration.

In Kitchens

Above sinks and as the main lighting source in the room instead of recssed lighting

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In Hallways

Pretty lighting helps breakup the monotany of a long hallway

Mudroom & Laundry Room

Add a touch of gold in a room, or a modern take on the schoolhouse lighting, eiter way can't go wroing.

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Today I’m sharing 20 Modern Flush Mount & Semi Flush Mount Light Fixtures that won’t break the bank. Honestly, Sarah Jessica Parker said it best, "Fashion Is Not a Luxury."

All the light fixtures I'm sharing are under $200.00 bucks and trust me you’ll swear several of the lights cost way more.

20 Modern Flush Mount & Semi Mount Lights

Lighting Sources: ONE Brushed Nickel Flush Mount TWO Quoizel Soho THREE Cedar & Moss FOUR Duncan Chrome Light FIVE Modern Chrome School House SIX Fremont Semi-Flush Light SEVEN Weaver Collection Light EIGHT Sputnik Possini Euro Light NINE Z-Lite Semi-Flush TEN Thurman Light Flush Mount ELEVEN Maxim Fairmont Light TWELVE Crystal Burst Euro Light THIRTEEN Celeste Light FOURTEEN Scythia Light FIFTEENTH YLH Geometric Diamond SIXTEEN Bell Flush Mount Light SEVENTEEN Suzette Lighting (LOVE) EIGHTEEN Drum Flush Mount Light NINETEEN Capiz Flush Mount Light TWENTY Scalloped Shade

Get the Look

I hope you enjoyed this round up of modern flush mount and semi-flush mount lighting to inspire you to quickly update any drab lighting you may have in your home. And if you're a renter, swapping the basic renter lighting is a total Yes You Can! Just make sure you safely store the old light fixture and re-install once you move.

Are you also a fan of flush mount & semi-flush light fixtures? Any favorites from the above 20 lighting Ideas I shared?

I’m so excited about my first Small Home Style post for 2017! As a quick reminder to all my new faces around here, every Monday I’m sharing design ideas for small homes.
I started the series last year to celebrate small homes. As a small home dweller myself, I have a soft spot for sharing creative ways fellow #SmallHomeDwellers can maximize their small spaces and give them style.

Adding artwork in small space is a must, I personally love the look of over-sized artwork in a small room, especially a living room. Think of extra large artwork as the perfect punctuation in a room. In my own living room, I have a large canvas above my sofa, that packs a pretty punch of color in my room.

Gallery walls are so pretty and while I love the look of them in a living room, they can be tricky when it comes to small living rooms. The placement and size of each frame has to be well thought out, otherwise the look can come off as busy and just feel off.

Instead of having 20 postage size pieces of artwork on a wall, consider going big with large statement artwork. I love either one large piece of artwork (canvas or framed) or two large scale prints side by side. Large artwork in a small space helps draw the eye up and out making the room height and width appear larger. Today, I’m sharing Three Go Big Artwork Ideas that will add impact in a small living room.

Three Go Big Artwork Ideas for Small Living Rooms

ONE Abstract Artwork. I love abstract art and honestly it gets prettier and more interesting on a large scale. Colorful or Subdued abstract work in a room is a pretty and calming in a living room. The two large abstract artwork paired side by side, bring so much interest and warmth in the space.

TWO Graphic Art, thank big bold black and white artwork or a bold black and white photo. Big graphic artwork adds that 'wow' moment in a room.

THREE Beach / Ocean artwork is so soothing in a living room. The pretty colors of the ocean or a beach scene go perfectly with all most any shade and pillow combinations in a living room.