Ceiling Fixtures
(surface mounted)

Ceiling mount fixtures are great for providing general or ambient light.

Surface mount fixtures usually have a translucent lens that distributes the light in all directions evenly providing a uniform light throughout the space. Ambient light is used to soften shadows and control contrast.

Ceiling light pointers

• Though ceiling lights can provide good ambient light they don't always provide high enough light levels for tasks. Unless it is a small room with light surfaces and a bright fixture (like a laundry room or storage area).
  
  
• Though they are mounted on (or in) the ceiling, track and recessed lights have a very different type of light distribution that is more suited to accent or task lighting than ambient lighting.
  
  
• If you use a small sized fixture with a very bright lamp (or bulb) the fixture may give enough light but it will be glaring. It's better to use more than one fixture with a less intense lamp. This will make for less glare and will help to distribure the light more evenly.