Nordic Disc LED Ceiling Light

The slimmer a flush mount is, the better it usually looks, and this one is about as thin as the format allows. A narrow aluminium frame holds the diffuser almost flat against the ceiling, so the fitting reads as a disc of light rather than a bowl hanging below the plaster, which is what separates a modern flush mount from a dated one.

Remote stepless dimming is the feature worth paying for. Rather than a fixed output you live with, brightness moves continuously from full down to a very low glow, which lets one fitting handle a bright morning and a quiet evening in the same room. Warm and white options cover the colour side, and several sizes cover rooms from a hallway up to a living area. Keep the remote somewhere obvious, since it is the only way to reach the dimming.

Aluminium is the right material for an LED fitting because it draws heat away from the chip, which is what determines how long the LED actually lasts. The source is integrated, so there is no bulb to replace. Dust the diffuser with a dry cloth and avoid solvents. Installation is hardwired, so a qualified electrician should fit it with the circuit isolated at the board. Choose the size against the room width rather than the ceiling rose position.

• Type: Flush mount ceiling light
• Material: Slim aluminium frame with diffuser
• Light source: Integrated LED
• Light options: Warm or white, dimmable versions
• Control: Remote stepless dimming
• Sizes: Multiple sizes available
• Use: Living room, bedroom, dining area, hallway
• Installation: Hardwired, qualified electrician