Kitchen Sink Lighting

Why We Love Kitchen Sink Lighting

From food prep to cleaning or simply getting a glass of water from the kitchen sink, lighting is always a necessary element you need in the room. Lighting above the kitchen sink is usually in the form of low profile fixtures like flushmounts, semi-flushmounts, recessed lights and you can also find under cabinet light bars to mount underneath your kitchen cabinetry. Although primarily a functional style of lighting for the kitchen, these styles achieve what you need to illuminate the area round the kitchen sink and they will work well in complementing any other decor you have in the space.

Where Kitchen Sink Works Best

Appropriate kitchen lighting requires a strong mix of task lighting to support food preparation, following recipes, cleaning the space, etc. Flush mount lighting and recessed fixtures take advantage of the limited available space found above the kitchen sink. Low clearance light fixtures over the kitchen sink ensure you'll have plenty of room for any task, from washing your hands to doing the dishes. You may also prefer a selection of counter lighting. Simply mount a light bar to the cabinetry above the sink and you'll have a significant amount of task lighting. Under cabinet lighting can be arranged with multiple light bars, button lights and connectors, allowing you to create a complete kitchen lighting system. And with any kitchen sink lighting you choose, rest assured it is rated for damp and wet locations, making them safe for use near water.

Kitchen Sink Light Ideas for Every Style

Flushmounts have an understated beauty that affects the entire atmosphere of any room they are placed. Even in the kitchen, low profile lighting has the ability to shape the personality of the space. Contemporary flush mount lighting from Tech Lighting is highly functional while also being fashionable. Find energy efficiency in the selection of LED kitchen sink lighting from Modern Forms. Look to WAC Lighting for all of the pieces you need to use under cabinet lights as your kitchen sink lighting. And if you prefer something a bit more decorative to really stand out above other fixtures in the room, look to a flush or semi-flushmount from the SONNEMAN Lighting collection.

How to Choose the Best Over the Sink Lighting for Kitchens

Begin by measuring the space of the sink to find exactly how much room you have to work with. Depending on the positioning of your cabinetry, you may be limited in the size of the light fixture and where it can be installed. Measure for height and width to guide you in choosing the best option. You have a lot of space above the sink, you may opt for a pendant light over the kitchen sink as well. Be sure to verify any lighting you choose is UL listed for damp or wet location use. And find the colors and finishes that will seamlessly blend in with the room's surroundings. Lastly, check the required bulb type to be prepared with the right light bulbs. If you have any questions about the kitchen sink light fixtures featured here, please call our lighting experts at 877.445.4486.

Other Considerations

Once you have picked out your preferred lights to install over the kitchen sink, continue choosing new fixtures to fill the room with light. In kitchens and any other rooms where common tasks are performed, the area benefits from a mix of plentiful light. Consider various forms of island lighting to suspend over kitchen counters and islands. You'll find mini pendants, multi-light pendants and linear suspension you can use for your kitchen island. A kitchen chandelier is an ideal choice for spaces in need of an eye-catching element. And lastly, place your lights on a dimmer switch to easily control the amount of light output.