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Surface mounted light fixtures have been a staple piece of design for decades. Their immense strength lies in their flexibility, since they can be installed in almost any space without dramatically altering the ceiling, and are available in endless shapes and sizes.
when it comes to architectural lighting, “surface mounted fixtures are typically used when there’s low plenum, ” which describes the space between the structural ceiling and the dropdown ceiling, “or when there is an exposed ceiling made from a concrete slab.” In these cases, it is often impossible to integrate recessed fixtures.
Although there are exceptions to this rule, in good lighting design, you’d typically prefer to have a recessed product in lieu of a surface mounted product, Recessed products make for a much cleaner look. “Exceptions might be traditional architecture — for example — where you are looking to have a surface mounted product that sculpturally matches the space, ” said Schroeder. In modern spaces where minimalism is not such a priority, surface mounted fixtures can serve as a visual focal point.
