I like cans less to dust. I would have the one over the kitchen sink on its own switch. I would use dimmers everywhere....

I agree with practigal. Maybe because that's what we did. We have 3 pendants over island; not fun to dust! Can lights over sink. But I didn't want to draw attention to my window. It's not as large as yours.

Thanks practigal and ck_squared. We do have the above sink light on a separate switch but hadn't planned on dimmers for the kitchen lights. Another thing to consider... ;)

What's your ceiling height? Mine is too high to get enough work light from a can. I also like the look of a hanging fixture in front of the windows -- from the exterior as well as interior.

chisue, 9 ft ceilings in the kitchen

I say do a similar but different pendant over the sink.

I compromised with a short stemmed pendant over the sink. It's not much lower than a regular ceiling fixture. We have 8 foot ceilings.

What is the style of your kitchen going to be? We did a glass pendant from rejuvenation that takes an edison bulb. I didn't know it when I bought it, but those edison bulbs throw the most flattering light. I love that even tho I've got rubber gloves on and suds up my arms, I look like I'm glowing. We also put one in our new master bath. Our cans throw lots of light, but can be a bit harsh.

Daisychain, I really need to pick a style and commit! We are planning cream colored cabinets on the perimeter with stone counters and stained island with butcher block counter. I like the simple, vintage looking lights but then I also like the more fancy looking mini chandelier style lights. Pretty sure I am going to drive myself crazy choosing lights.

Can light over sink, separate switch, the kind that can be aimed toward the sink, not just straight down. I've had one for 13 yrs and it's perfect.

I suggest sconces, HA! I'm so glad our cans are on dimmers.

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Oh, I really like what barncatz suggests. Especially because your window is so wide. Double sconces would look great - if you don't have room above maybe you could do one on either side.

Thanks for giving me another option, bar cats, haha! I do love the sconces, too. What to do, what to do! Have to make a decision this week as the electrician is starting in a couple of days...

Glad to help! Your window is so gorgeous, btw! I've seen some pendants over sinks that I like but I think it can be a bit too much visual clutter, depending on the sightlines and size of your kitchen, I chose one small sconce over my sink that mirrors the shape of my hanging fixture over my other galley counter, fwiw.

Just re read my very unclear first comment (I need more coffee). I meant to agree with the suggestion that you use a dimmer for your lights. :)

I love sconces of that type if you have a big window. Even the ones that stick out farther and are articulated so you can aim them where you need them. Not a fan of the pendant over the sink.

I saved this this pic for another reason but realized I liked the fact that the pendant over the sink was different yet complementary.

My plan for my new kitchen is for the pendants to be metal frames with no glass to catch dust.

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Love these

http://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/products/grandview-single-sconce

Amber...I'm pretty sold on the sconces for your space.

may I ask how wide your window grouping is? It will be luscious.

Thanks everyone! Raven, love those second ones you posted! Red, the window is 84 inches wide - a 44 inch solid window flanked by 24 inch casements with transoms above. Here is a more straight on pic.

So I think the area above the window will be too tight for sconces. This is a picture of the opening before the windows were in.

You can put an articulated one on each side of the window aimed in towards the sink. One on each side would give a good amount of light.

Hmmmm...going to play around with that idea raven. I have upper cabinets on the wall perpendicular to the window wall. There should be about 40 inches between the window and the corner of the room. If I subtract the depth of the upper cabinet plus room for clearance for the door, I think I should have about 12 inches left so it would probably work. Plenty of room to the left of the window. Anyone have any photos of similar set up with scones next to a large window? Do you really think that would give enough light to the sink which will be located centered on the windows?

Mounted on trim. Notice the ceiling can.

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Lots of great ideas here. Thanks for the pics Amber.

Thanks for the pics, barncatz! So I agree that if I do the side sconces, I still want a can light directly above. But, if I do the pendant, that should be sufficient. Loving these sconces in this pic below but obviously mine would be further away from the sink so I would still want the can. Hmmm....

Ooh, those are very pretty. Would an articulating fixture like that still be too far away to pull over to the sink when needed? I love how they highlight the sink and window. Best of luck. Keep posting, please. I'm sure we'd all love to follow your progress. I know I would!

Be sure you won't block the light from a single overhead when you're using the sink.

I have three casements and an arch top. It's about 80" high and 68" wide. A chain centered over the sink holds a 24" wide rod with a light at each end. Sink is 36" wide.