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Kitchen light fixture off center from window

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

Was just looking to replace the light fixture over the kitchen sink when I realized it is lined up with the sink, not the window. Haven’t looked under the fixture to see why they did this (maybe a joist?). Any thoughts on what style to go with (was thinking pendant until I noticed this)? Can I easily move it to center without creating a big hole?

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outshopping422

4 years ago

A long fixture is the answer :)

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Sammie J
4 years ago
I would by a fixture that is long, rather than round, and center it in the space. It's odd that the sink isn't centered...and a long fixture will trick the eye.
bpath
4 years ago
If you only just noticed, is it even an issue?
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I may need to raise the fixture I've selected a bit, but code varies from place to place it seems so we'll see what the inspector has to say. It's doubtful that anyone is going to stand on the rim of a cast-iron tub to change a light bulb (especially while the tub is full), and if it's going to fall on me while I'm in the tub (which would mean it's no longer connected to the power source), I don't think it matters how high it's hung. This one was installed by our electrician, who was insistent upon placement of the breaker boxes due to codes but didn't say anything about this light. Neither did our GC. We may move it regardless as it does seem a bit oversized for this space, to return to my original question.
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Sabrina Alfin Interiors
4 years ago
Have an electrician move the junction box, then have a painter patch/paint the spot where the hole used to be.
keebs45
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks all, we just moved in and when I took down the old curtains I noticed it. Honestly didn’t look that closely. Would prefer a solution that doesn’t require hiring anyone at this point (have other priority items to do that we need to hire for).
outshopping422
4 years ago
Sorry couldn’t delete some of pics
Fori
4 years ago
It looks like it's centered between the cabinets (excluding the halfmoon shelves).

It doesn't bother me for some reason, probably because there's no symmetry in the space so it's not "off". A single blob pendant probably wouldn't work though.
Katie B.
4 years ago
agree with Fori

look into adjustable arm and swirl arm lights. I think they’d trick the eye if you can find a style you like.

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