skip to main content

Lighting Kitchens Design Dilemma

Ideas for wall-mounted light above kitchen sink

Cecilia Bronwyn

4 years ago

I am in the process of refreshing my kitchen. I’d like to install lighting in an awkward spot above the window/kitchen sink and between cabinetry. The kitchen will have a mid-century modern feel and the cabinetry will be a light taupe color. Many thanks because I am at a loss. Most fixtures that have a downlight appear to me to be better suited for bathroom vanities.

Sort by:Oldest

Comments (4)

Jilly
4 years ago
If you do a search, such as ’sconce above kitchen sink’, lots of ideas come up.

We don’t know/see enough to make more specific suggestions, but just as an example:

A bit more mod style:
Cecilia Bronwyn
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you!
Related Professionals
College Station Interior Designers & Decorators · Pittsburgh Furniture & Accessories · Hilo Furniture & Accessories · Coeur d'Alene Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Evansville Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Potsdam Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Williamsport Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Columbia Custom Countertops · Vineland Interior Designers & Decorators · Bismarck Interior Designers & Decorators · Kirksville Architects & Building Designers · Superior Architects & Building Designers · Rome Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Salisbury Kitchen & Bathroom Designers · Saginaw Kitchen & Bathroom Designers
barncatz
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Schoolhouse Electric has all kinds of wall sconces that would be great in a mid-mod kitchen:
anj_p
4 years ago
Not a pro, but for a sconce not to look bathroom-y, I would say 1) it has an arm of some sort 2) It only has one light, not multiple.

Related Stories

Let There Be Light! Kitchen Window Ideas

BATHROOM DESIGN Small-Bathroom Secret: Free Up Space With a Wall-Mounted Sink

By Rachel Grace

Make a tiny bath or powder room feel more spacious by swapping a clunky vanity for a pared-down basin off the floor

KITCHEN DESIGN 9 Ideas for That Spare Wall in the Kitchen

By Becky Harris

Consider outfitting that outlying wall or nook with a coffee station, a wine bar, a china cabinet or cookbook shelves

KITCHEN DESIGN Idea of the Week: Two-Arm Lights in the Kitchen

By Vanessa Brunner

Shake up your kitchen lighting by using a unexpected fixture in a practical way

KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen of the Week: Geometric Tile Wall in a White Kitchen

By Cathy Rebecca

Skylights, bifold doors, white walls and dark cabinets star in this light-filled kitchen addition

KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen Layouts: Ideas for U-Shaped Kitchens

By KitchenLab Interiors

U-shaped kitchens are great for cooks and guests. Is this one for you?

KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen of the Week: A Wall Comes Down and This Kitchen Opens Up

By Jeannie Matteucci

A bump-out and a reconfigured layout create room for a large island, a walk-in pantry and a sun-filled breakfast area

KITCHEN DESIGN Kitchen Sinks: Antibacterial Copper Gives Kitchens a Gleam

By Rachel Grace

If you want a classic sink material that rejects bacteria, babies your dishes and develops a patina, copper is for you

BATHROOM DESIGN Fresh Idea: Accent Color Brightens Up the Sink

By Becky Harris

See how a wall-mounted sink offers an opportunity for an unexpected shot of color

KITCHEN LAYOUTS Windowless Kitchen Sinks: Looking Beyond the (Lack of a) View

By Barbra Bright Design

Does your sink need a focal point? Here are 12 ideas for creating visual interest where you scrub your pans

Sponsored

Custom Home Works

10 Reviews

Franklin County's Award-Winning Design, Build and Remodeling Expert

More Discussions

Need recommendations for nook fixture

14

Bathroom Update and Repair: New 36" vanity on a 60" wall

5

Foyer Lighting Dilemma-Solved

1

mirrors and lighting

8

Wanted: Schoolhouse Ray 8" Pendant - any finish or diffuser

0