7 Above the Sink Kitchen Lights and Simple Tip for Changing Can Lights

As part of my ongoing (never ending?) kitchen update, I recently upgrade the light above the sink. 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 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.

kitchen light above sink — New pendant light!

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outdated kitchen with oak cabinets — Reminder of this space before! Notice the boring can light that doesn’t really do much for this wide area

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.

Tip for Changing 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.