Chandelier suggestions needed

12 years ago

We have a very dated fluorescent fixture in the center of our kitchen ceiling. It sort of looks like a window up there. I'll attach a photo with some of the glass out.
The tubes are in a recessed area 4' x 6' and 9" deep. As we remodel (shaker cabinets, soapstone) this light needs to go. I would like to somehow incorporate the recessed area into the design, sort of like a tray ceiling with a fixture. We have planned under counter lights and cans around the perimeter of the room but I need some help with what should go into that recessed area. The regular ceiling height is only 8' and there is no island or anything under this area so I don't want anything that will hang too low. Another suggestion has been to frame the opening and use recessed lighting under the frame which would reflect off the ceiling.
Any suggestions will be sincerely appreciated.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (7)

GauchoGordo1993
12 years ago
" frame the opening and use recessed lighting under the frame which would reflect off the ceiling."

Like this? that would be cool I think, especially as a night light. Maybe on same circuit as the undercab lights.
scpalmetto
Original Author
12 years ago
Oh, my husband will love you, the recessed lighting was his idea and that is a great picture of what it could look like. Thanx.
Related Professionals
Emporia Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Somerset Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Amarillo Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Somerset Kitchen Remodelers · Lake Charles Kitchen Remodelers · Columbus Kitchen Remodelers · Florence Kitchen Remodelers · Rockford Kitchen Remodelers · Barnstable Kitchen Remodelers · Lewiston Kitchen Remodelers · Bismarck Kitchen Remodelers · Crestview Custom Countertops · Panama City Custom Countertops · Aberdeen Custom Countertops · Sanford Custom Countertops
scpalmetto
Original Author
12 years ago
oops.

This post was edited by scpalmetto on Wed, Jan 22, 14 at 21:08
PRO
Joseph Corlett, LLC
12 years ago
Remove the frame and lights; install crown molding around the perimeter and tuck some rope lighting behind it on a dimmer switch. Perfect for early morning coffee when you don't want bright lights in your eyes.
scpalmetto
Original Author
12 years ago
Great idea. Just realized I meant indirect (not recessed) lighting. Maybe I can use the same crown molding we will use on the cabinets. This forum is a great help.
GauchoGordo1993
12 years ago
I think this indirect lighting arrangement is called a "cove light".

Is your kitchen ceiling lower than adjacent rooms? That is, is the existing flureschent fixture contained within a 9" deep soffit below the 8' ceiling or is it built into a recessed area above 8'? The former is more common. Assuming it's a dropped soffit, another option is to remove the soffit entirely, which would raise your kithcen ceiling by 9", and make the ceiling flush straight through. We just did this in our house.

Of course you can't do both, and the cove light is cool, so I could imagine going either way. I'm glad we went with higher ceiling in our kitchen though.
scpalmetto
Original Author
12 years ago
The recessed area is above the 8' ceiling. The adjacent eating area, a much larger spot, has a octagonal recessed area. The cove in the kitchen is sounding better and better.