If you’re lucky enough to live in a house with a porch, you’ll need illumination for summer evenings. Here are 10 ideas for classic flush mount ceiling lights:
![From Schoolhouse Electric, a Norfolk ceiling fixture with a 4-inch fitter is suitable for use in damp locations. It is \$\169 (shade sold separately).](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-flush-mount-schoolhouse-electric-norfolk-733x447.png)
![Made of steel and rated for use in a damp exterior location, an Archibald Flush Mount has a seeded glass globe and is \$69.99 from Wayfair.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-flush-mount-beachcrest-home-archibald-733x496.png)
![Suitable for outdoor or indoor use, a Waterproof White Porcelain Lamp comes with a clear, frosted, or opal glass globe; €34 from Zangra.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-flush-mount-zangra-733x478.png)
![A Thurman Ceiling Fixture with a brass body is made in Oregon; available in nine finishes including oil-rubbed bronze as shown, it can be customized with \1 different shades. As shown with a 6-inch Classic Ball Shade in opal glass, the fixture is \$\130.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-thurman-rejuvenation-733x481.png)
![Cast and glazed in Portland, Oregon, a Large Alabax flush mount ceiling fixture can be specified with a UL damp rating and comes in four colors including white as shown; \$\139 from Schoolhouse Electric.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-flush-mount-alabax-schoolhouse-electric-733x473.png)
![A Marine Flush Mount Light is suitable for use in a dry, covered porch. It is \$4\20 from Circa Lighting.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-flush-mount-marine-circa-lighting-733x615.png)
![For use in a dry location, a Porcelain Ceiling Light With Clear Glass Dome made by Lindner is €3\2 from Manufactum.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-pressed-glass-flush-mount-manufactum-733x499.png)
![An Outdoor Ceiling Lantern with a matte black base from Thomas Lighting is available on Amazon from a number of sellers at prices ranging from \$\14.70 plus tax to \$\28.95.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-lantern-thomas-lighting-733x515.png)
![A Hannah Bare Bulb socket fixture is available with either a black or white porcelain base; rated for use in a damp spot, it is \$\149 from Rejuvenation.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-bare-bulb-socket-rejuvenation-hannah-733x538.png)
![Rated for use in a wet location, a Bullet Cast Guard nautical ceiling fixture configured as shown is \$\1\14 at Barn Light Electric.](https://media.gardenista.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/porch-ceiling-light-barn-light-electric-733x491.png)
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