Nova Moonlight Flush Mount – Burlap

Moonlight Flush Mount is Nova of California’s answer to the plain ceiling dome: a natural burlap drum with a softly domed diffuser, sitting low and close to the ceiling.

Inside is a built-in 36W LED module rated at 5,580 lumens, so one fixture lights a good-sized room. It dims from the wall, and you choose how warm or cool the light reads when it goes up.

The Design Story

The Moonlight comes from the NOVA Design Team, and Nova dates the design to 2000. Nova started in a Brooklyn workshop in 1923 and now works from Venice Beach, California, where texture and natural materials are part of the look. Here that means woven burlap where most flush mounts use glass or metal.

Why You’ll Love It

The burlap brings warmth that a glass dome never will, and it softens a hallway or bedroom right away. The domed diffuser spreads light evenly, so you get a calm glow instead of hot spots. At 16.5 in across it covers medium to large rooms, while its low profile keeps the ceiling feeling open. The built-in LED means no bulb hunting, and Nova rates it for 10,000 hours.

Made for Real Life

It suits modern, coastal, boho and transitional rooms alike. A wall dimmer handles mood, and Nova says it works with smart switches for Amazon Echo, Google Assistant and Apple Home. Keep the burlap fresh with a dry cloth or soft brush, and wipe the diffuser dry.

Curious how the finishes and materials compare? Finishes explained and what your lamp is made of cover it.

Putting It Together

Expect a little final assembly: mounting plate, LED plate, wiring, then the diffuser twists on. Nova has a printable guide for this model: assembly instructions (PDF).

Details and Dimensions

Where It Shines

Bedrooms, hallways, entryways and relaxed living spaces are where it looks most at home. It is not the pick for a statement pendant or a polished metal look, and it needs hardwiring rather than a plug.

Questions We Hear Most

What are the real dimensions of the Moonlight?

Nova gives 16.5 in for the diameter and 3.7 in for the height, and sells it as the 17-inch Moonlight. One line of its spec table reads 16 × 16 × 7 in, so leave about 7 in of clearance if your ceiling is low.

How bright is the Moonlight, and what replaces the bulb?

Nothing needs replacing in the usual way: a 36W LED module is built in. Nova rates it at 5,580 lumens with CRI 95+, roughly what a 300W incandescent would give, and 10,000 hours of life.

Can the Moonlight feel warm in a bedroom and crisp in a kitchen?

The LED module has an adjustable color temperature that you set during installation. Nova’s instructions show 2700K for warm and 5000K for cool, and its spec table quotes 3500K–6500K, so pick the setting before the diffuser goes on.

Will the Moonlight dim, and does it play well with smart home setups?

It dims from a wall dimmer. Nova also says it pairs with smart switches for Amazon Echo, Google Assistant and Apple Home.

How involved is installing the Moonlight?

It wires into a standard ceiling junction box: mounting plate, LED plate, wire nuts, then the diffuser twists on. Nova asks for installation to local code by someone who knows the work, which usually means a licensed electrician.

Is the Moonlight covered by a warranty?

Yes, a 1-year limited warranty from Nova for purchases through retailers like us (Nova’s own site sells with 3 years). It covers defects in material or workmanship under normal use; damage, modification and use outside the U.S. are excluded. Write to us first if something looks off on arrival.

Why We Love It

It proves a flush mount does not have to be an afterthought. The burlap gives the ceiling some texture, and the light it puts out is generous and even.

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