7 Above the Sink Kitchen Lights

As part of my ongoing (never ending?) kitchen update, I recently upgraded the over the sink light fixture. Changing out lights is one of my favorite easy upgrades that have a big impact in any space. As part of this remodel, I knew I wanted something simple, black, and modern to keep with the minimalist vibes. There were so many kitchen lighting options, I rounded up 7 of my favorite hanging pendant lights here! And because there was a boring can light here before, read below to see how I easily swapped that out and changed the whole look of this kitchen space.

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Changing out over the sink lights makes such a big impact, I’ve included this as one of my Easy Home Updates Under $200 list!

Above the Sink Kitchen Lights

I chose this kitchen pendant light because I wanted something that would break up some of this wide space. I also went for matte black because I really like contrast against the woven wood shades and white tile.

These woven wood shades are some of my favorite and the same ones I used in my last home. I created an entire post on the Best Woven Wood Shades with more details.

1. Dome Shade Pendant Light
2. Flush Mount Ball Light Fixture
3. Small Flush Mount Light
4. Black Pendant Light with Glass Shade (I chose this one!)
5. Modern Metal Shade Hanging Pendant Light
6. Black Flush Mount Cone Light
7. Flush Mount Bell Light

How to Change Out Can Lights?

Because there was a can light here, it was not a simple swap for installing a new light. I would’ve needed an electrician to replace the fixture box and do some drywall repair.

Instead, I opted for a Recessed Light Converter Kit. This made it incredibly easy as it covers the existing hole and uses the same wiring.

Of course, I would’ve preferred the clean look of the light fixture, but this was an inexpensive solution! It comes in white so I spray painted it with matte black paint before installation.

This over the kitchen sink lighting update is part of an overall kitchen makeover including new white quartz countertops, subway backsplash tile, and painted cabinets.