Lighting alternatives for sloped ceiling?

13 years ago

Long time lurker, first time poster here!

My husband and I purchased a home two weeks ago and immediately gutted the kitchen. We are trying to figure out the lighting/electrical so we can start putting it back together but I'm really stumped for lighting over the sink.

Looking at the picture the sink will be centered on the window and there won't be any upper cabinets on that wall. There will be upper cabinets on the left wall with under cabinet lighting and there will be an island (in front of the sink) with pendant lighting.

Recessed lighting isn't an option on the slope (not enough space) and I'm afraid track lighting would look weird since it would be perpendicular to the beams. The only thing I can think of is to rebuild the soffit, but when we removed the existing soffit I loved how open the windows became.

Any other suggestions? I've been trying to google myself some examples but haven't been too lucky.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (6)

katy-lou
13 years ago
Rejuvenation makes lights that can be mounted on a slope - they hang / bend at the ceiling. Maybe one of those?
boops2012
13 years ago
What is the measurement on those joists? Mine were 2x8 so had plenty of space for an angled recess can. Got them at HomeDepot on clearance. Maybe add a strip of wwod to the bottom of each joist to give clearance for the can, not sure how much it would cost but if you had your heart set on recessed lighting, it might be worth it to you. Or maybe there is a shorter height can out there. I didn't need to look for one so not sure if they exist.
Related Professionals
Manhattan Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Baltimore Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · McComb Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Belleville Kitchen Remodelers · Vicksburg Kitchen Remodelers · Nashville Kitchen Remodelers · Hackettstown Kitchen Remodelers · Monroe Kitchen Remodelers · Napa Kitchen Remodelers · Ocala Custom Countertops · Great Bend Custom Countertops · Longview Custom Countertops · Pittsburgh Custom Countertops · Marinette Custom Countertops · Idaho Falls Custom Countertops
pricklypearcactus
13 years ago
There isn't enough space for recessed lighting? I would have expected there to be some general standards of depth of ceiling joists and a variety of recessed lights that would fit. What style are you looking for? There is a huge variety of track lighting out there, some of which are quite unobtrusive looking. I've also seen some track lighting mounted on a wall (kind of like picture lighting). Are you planning for cabinets on either side of the window? If not, you could do some wall sconces, though you'll still need overhead lighting as well.
cookncarpenter
13 years ago
We also have a sloped ceiling, and not enough rafter depth for recessed. I used a hanging fixture that can swivel over the sink, and track lighting for the general kitchen lighting as well.

This post was edited by ctycdm on Tue, Aug 6, 13 at 13:38
dekeoboe
13 years ago
You can do a monorail system on a sloped ceiling.
slida10
10 years ago
where did you get this light fixture? It is exactly what I am looking for.