IMO I wouldn’t use a pendant over the sink. If you want a more decorative light, select a flush or semi-flush light for more intense task lighting.

I agree with you the pendant wiould not look good in front the cabinet. Im going to send a picture of a light over the sink . I would love your thoughts on it.

Over the sink?

if you like those lights put one over each window

This is the example of the light over the sink..thoughts

I like the wall light. One should probably be adequate. Don’t forget to make dimmable for greater light control.

@RL Relocation LLC: "if you like those lights put one over each window"

But I wouldn't put anything in front of the window(s). If the rendering is accurate, it doesn't look like there's much space between the top of the window and ceiling for a lamp hung on the wall.

-- amateur

Once the soffit is taken out ther will be space.

plenty of room, not sure what @wdccruise is talking about even in the rendering there is room.

Now me personally I would put recessed lights there because they are simple and effective, but if you want the drama i would go wall over hanging.

Yes all of the soffits are going to taken out.

I agree

@RL Relocation LLC: "...not sure what @wdccruise is talking about even in the rendering there is room."

There was not vertical space for the author's illustrated cone-shaped wall lights in the rendering. She's removing the soffit which would allow room. But I agree that recessed lights would be a better choice.

Here are visuals. without a lot of ceiling height, pendants can look squashed. (you'd have to choose a mini pendant)

I might choose to do a sconce. i think they look great, and if you can fit one in above the header, wouldn't get in the way like a pendant could.

here are some photos w/visual aids to help you decide.

flush mount pendants are also a choice

to me, this is just too big for the height.

a little better

canned light over sink

Thank you so much. I agree with the first and third photo.The biggest problem is having a light that would infer with the cabinet. The cabinet with the glass doors. Would you have the info on purchasing the sconces.

I believe the first one is here (comes in many colors)

https://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/collections/carson-12-wall-sconce/products/56e83e2d78f2f277490005d0

here it is in black w/copper interior

if you look around for 'kitchen sconces', you could prob find one that's similar and cheaper.

The black one you can find a ton of designs.

I like this one paired w/the white cabs and the open wood shelving. this looks to be about the same height that yours will be. (if tiling, take the tile all the way up)

I like this one from here. the matte black w/the brass accent

https://www.build.com/product/summary/1569692

I did a sconce over my coffee bar and got it from Etsy. the guy did any color/metal combo.

I chose the black exterior, white interior (not visible) and the brass arm.

this style is called a schoolhouse light.

I love the last one. My sister is having a problem with copper. If she doesn't use some other metal it will look very sterile.

black and copper look great together. do does black and gold.

what style is she doing? A vintage, cottage or farmhouse style would work w/the schoolhouse light

here's a schoolhouse pendant w/both

https://www.barnlight.com/lighting/ceiling-lights/cord-hung-pendant-lighting/acorn-schoolhouse-pendant-light/

I'm still drawn to the sconce.

what color is countertop? cabs? any open shelving? tile backsplash?

don't forget some type of window treatment. woven wood blinds, roman blinds, or something w/color can really add a lot

when I redid my own kitchen, I put in a black casement window and trimmed it out w/walnut. it's a beautiful combo w/all of the surround white.

I could prob do some type of pendant like that schoolhouse, but I have a lot going on in the kitchen!

have the area wired for a ceiling pendant, or a sconce pendant, and take the tile up to the ceiling.

for the window frame area, either tile, or get a portion of the countertop and do the inside with it, or do a nice sill plate.

Her concept is Classic, modern, industrial .

lol. those are three seperate styles. which one is she doing for the kitchen?

Beth this is why this project is so hard. I see her taste as modern. Thank you so much.

I will say its modern..

ok, well I'd need to see the cabs, countertop/flooring, tile and overall layout to really suggest an actual light.

just have her decide on pendant or sconce, have it wired for whichever, and wait to finalize the selection after install

Thank you

ok, so a bit more modern.

is that dimpled tile going on the floor?

i'd have her decide on pendant or sconce, get them wired, everything installed, and then choose.

and the tile, I might wait on. a regular subway layout w/modern materials, no. I'd rather a vertical stack be done. it's more modern looking

this is a vertical stack layout

Horizontal stack:

I really like this marble backsplash. chevron pattern.

There not space for a lot of back splash. There isnt a lot of room for a lot of tile. She would like shelving on the left side . The flooring is wood. taking the living room floor through the kitchen. I will look at tile again and the space for better design.

The dimple tile was foe around the stove area.

Like this

oh no. please, do not do a large format tile for a backsplash, even behind the stove, especially combined w/that other tile! horrible look. large format tile shouldn't be used on a backsplash. Usually.

The second picture you just posted is fine. do all of the tile just like that. it's called a vertical stack off-set.

I like this too. these are small 'finger tiles' on a sheet.

herringbone layout is also an option. I love this look. all the way up to the ceiling and all across the back. this is a carrara marble tile.

she could do something like this.

quartz usually isn't meant to use behind a stove becuase the resin in it can scorch next to heat. but if she doesn't use the back burners often, it could be ok. they can cut an extra piece of the countertop (or, she can ask them for a small left over piece of something else) and they can put it behind the stove.

another option for modern design is a back painted glass. behind the stove or across the entire wall

here's a glass tile (4x12) in a stacked layout

another one w/glass tile. very little backsplash area. the countertop is Shadow Storm quartzite.

this has a small backsplash, w/modern pendants. it's called a 'picket' tile

did she already order the countertop? They make some nice looking porcelain slabs. these can be used for the countertop and run up the back as your backsplash. these are safe behind the stove too.

Porcelain slabs come in lots of designs

this is a calacatta porcelain slab and the cost was $2300

even a matte finish

This is what it would look like. The pattern would be on the other side. Thank so much. So many decisions to make. I will present these ideas.