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Lighting Kitchens Design Dilemma

Ideas for wall-mounted light above kitchen sink

Cecilia Bronwyn

2 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.

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Jilly
2 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:
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Cecilia Bronwyn
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you!
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Sorry, please ignore my mess in the pic. weve been in demo mode. I don't intend to leave the toilet in my kitchen lol
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barncatz
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Schoolhouse Electric has all kinds of wall sconces that would be great in a mid-mod kitchen:
anj_p
2 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.
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