When you want to light up darker hallways or other areas in your home like the laundry room or fitness room, you don't want a hanging fixture that can get in the way. This flush mount light is a cool farmhouse fixture that adds plenty of illumination. Dimensions: Note: This light is not damp rated. Whether it is dimmable or not depends on the light bulb not on the light fixture itself. If you use dimmable light bulb and a dimmer switch, it will be dimmable. This fixture does need to be hard wired. Assembly is required. Professional installation is recommended. This light cannot be installed on a sloped or vaulted ceiling.