Need help today! Recessed vs Sconces?

6 years ago

I'm torn between adding a sconce above each window vs adding recessed lighting. Electrical is being done today and I need help! The windows are slightly different sizes, so I was leaning towards getting recessed so the difference isnt' in your face, but wanted to get everyone's opinion. Does it matter? Should I add a recessed light above the shelves as well?

There will be a short island with 2 pendant lights as well.

p.s lease ignore the fridge area - ceiling height above the fridge is lower than the rest of the kitchen so the upper cabinet goes all the way up

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typeandrun

6 years ago

Are you centering over the sink or over the window? Since sink not centered with window maybe split the difference and center between sink and shelving?

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Barnes Custom Builders
6 years ago
I would do recessed.
Momof5x
6 years ago
Do recessed- like you said, out of the way.
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pittsburrito
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I would, too, just to reserve that wall space for something more meaningful than sconces. (For example, I hung some of my grandmother's wedding china above my windows.) Or you may want window treatments, in which case it may look too busy with scones above the windows.
Hillary
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you everyone! I'm going with recessed, but should I add one above the shelves? Or just one above the sink and one on the other side?
itsourcasa
6 years ago
We did small semi-flushmounts. But I'd do recessed here with a sconce over the shelving.
Hillary
Original Author
6 years ago
@typeandrun the mockup isnt clear, but the window is centered with the sink!
wilson853
6 years ago
Other options would be to add lighting under each shelf or to design the shelves with glass centers and wood trim with a recessed light above. We did this in a niche so the light would flow through the shelves.
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