The kitchen wall light: functional decor!
As the kitchen is a room that is both convivial and used for food preparation, the lighting should focus on eye comfort while illuminating your actions. It is therefore the ideal room to combine functional lighting and ambient lighting.
Unlike living room or bedroom wall lights, kitchen wall lights are designed to help you focus on preparing the meal, while projecting direct and focused lighting depending on the model chosen.
The shape of your kitchen wall lights
Depending on the size of your kitchen, a wall light of a larger or smaller size will need to be installed. You can also have several around the worktop or on the walls at the entrance of the room, in addition to an existing ceiling light, chandelier, or pendant light to create accent lighting.
To illuminate the room and highlight your utensils and furniture: a round frosted glass kitchen wall light, or recessed wall spotlights that distribute the light flow. To illuminate the preparation of your meal, a wall light model with a lampshade serving as a directional spotlight is even better suited — you can also have two around the space around you.
Where to fix your kitchen wall light?
The installation height matters as much as the choice of model to enjoy pleasant light. As a general rule, it is recommended to fix your wall light at about 1.20 meters from the floor, or just above the worktop if you are installing it to illuminate a specific preparation area. Also think about the orientation: the light should come from the front or side, never from behind you — otherwise you will end up working in your own shadow when cutting your vegetables!
The lighting of the kitchen wall light
Regarding lumens, it is advisable to distribute the light intensity at 300 to 500 lumens per square meter for general lighting, and up to 700-800 lumens/m² at the worktop level for meal preparation. Accordingly, you choose the appropriate type of bulb: E14 or E27 base if your wall light has an accessible socket, or several lights whose cumulative power equals this calculation — relevant if you opt for designer wall lights with integrated LED spotlights.
Also consider purchasing an adjustable dimmer, whether to lower the brightness or set the color temperature depending on the time of day — a smart investment to enjoy low energy consumption! And to optimize this aspect to the maximum, a motion detector remains the best option, like on our outdoor wall lights.
What style for your kitchen?
Industrial kitchen wall light — Want to buy a light fixture that will give your kitchen character? Raw metal, brass, or satin nickel structure, clearly visible filament bulb: this style perfectly reproduces the factory look. Our buying advice: favor a lampshade with a gold interior, it instantly warms up the atmosphere without losing the raw side. Keep the rust-colored finishes for the living room rather than the kitchen, maintenance will be easier.
Nordic kitchen wall light — Scandinavian style remains a safe bet: sober, bright, never out of fashion. A light-colored wood and silver or taupe metal wall light fits in everywhere, even in small spaces. Decor tip: bare filament bulbs fixed on a light wood base create an atmosphere conducive to concentration, ideal if you often cook in the evening.
Bamboo wall light for the kitchen — For a kitchen that smells like a vacation, bamboo or woven rattan brings immediate warmth. The soft and slightly orange light that comes out is particularly pleasant during evening meals. We like to pair it with a light wood worktop or touches of metal to break up the overly natural side a bit.
What color for a kitchen wall light?
Depending on the color of your walls, we recommend a lamp style that matches the overall atmosphere. For white walls, anthracite gray, matte black, or brown bring a touch of color while remaining in harmony with the ambient neutrality.
For stone walls in retro-charm homes, metal or glass wall lights are to be favored — white, brick red, or earth depending on your decor. In a kitchen with a wood or wood-effect PVC wall, acrylic or polycarbonate lights create a contemporary atmosphere, especially if the lampshade is openwork.
Wall lights for the kitchen come to perfect the atmosphere of your workspace, while bringing a functional and pleasant light to the eye!
! Discover additionally, beautiful models of bedroom wall lights to enhance your relaxation room, in addition to the kitchen.