As the name implies, indirect ceiling lighting is a light mounted on the ceiling, with the source hidden from the view. “Basically, these lights give you uplighting,” says Le May Madden.

Also called side mount lights, this lighting type can be placed on deck posts, fencing, or other flat deck surfaces. Another option is to install a post cap light on the top of the desk post.

We found the best flush-mounted ceiling lights for the bedroom, hallway, kitchen, and more, including lights from Schoolhouse, Anthropologie, Hinkley Lighting and more, as well as a few vintage ...