Crystal Semi Flush Ceiling Light

A geometric lattice frame holding cut crystals, mounted semi-flush so the fixture keeps a chandelier's presence without hanging into the room. The lattice is what gives it structure: the crystals are held in a grid rather than draped, so the piece reads as architectural rather than ornate.

Cut crystal refracts rather than diffuses, which means the light arrives as bright points scattered across the ceiling and walls instead of a flat wash. That effect is the whole reason to choose crystal, and it works best in a room with some dark surface for the reflections to land on. The frame is finished in a dark metal rather than chrome, so it recedes visually and lets the crystals carry the fixture rather than competing with a shiny surround. Because the lattice holds each crystal in a fixed position, the sparkle pattern stays consistent rather than shifting every time a door is opened nearby.

Because it sits close to the ceiling it suits a bedroom, a kitchen or an entryway with a standard ceiling height, where a hanging fixture would be in the way. Dust the crystals occasionally with a dry cloth, since dulled facets lose the sparkle entirely. Installation should be carried out by a competent person, with the circuit isolated at the consumer unit before work begins.

• Product type: Semi-flush mount ceiling light
• Design: Geometric lattice frame with cut crystals
• Light: Refracted sparkle rather than flat diffusion
• Profile: Semi-flush, suits standard ceiling heights
• Use: Bedrooms, kitchens, entryways, hallways
• Care: Dust the crystals with a dry cloth
• Installation: To be fitted by a competent person; isolate the circuit before work
• In the box: 1 x ceiling light, fixings