Stylish Kitchen Wall Lighting Ideas Under £55
It’s really helpful to be able to see kitchen wall lighting ideas in situ, so in this post I’ve curated a variety of popular kitchen interiors alongside similar kitchen wall lights that will help you towards achieving the look at a more budget-friendly price point.
Kitchen wall lights are great for creating an atmosphere of cosiness and warmth, as well as providing practical task lighting when positioned over worktops. There’s a wide variety of kitchen wall lights available to us now, from elegant down-lighters to industrial swivel lights that enable the light to be directed to where it’s needed.
So regardless of whether you have a period style kitchen or a more contemporary kitchen, this post with provide you with kitchen wall lighting ideas for all styles and scenarios - with the added bonus of the majority of linked kitchen wall lights costing £55 or under.
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Traditional Kitchen Wall Lighting Ideas
The wall lights that you use in your kitchen can help to complement the style of the kitchen.
In more traditional and period styled kitchens, that may incorporate decorative cabinets or a Belfast sink for example, choosing the right wall lights that reflect the character of the time will help to add to the authentic feeling in the space and help the room to feel harmonised.
In this kitchen the brass walls lights complement the decorative items that are out on display and coincide with the traditional kitchen style.
Image courtesy of The House of Silver Lining.
Churchgate Langton Adjustable Wall Light
£52
Designed with a beautiful antique brass shade, this wall light would make a timeless addition to your kitchen.
Orio 1 Light
£49.04
This wall light has a mid-century style with a modern edge. The antique brass contrasts beautifully with the opal glass, and would look great in both contemporary and traditional kitchens.
Franklin Single Wall Light
£50.76
The bulb’s cover is painted in a muted stone colour which gives this vintage wall light a slightly more modern feel.
Archie Retro Head Dual Lit Wall Light
£30
This glamourous wall light is a contemporary take on traditional retro style.
Otto Wall Light
£36.80
The Otto wall light is perfect for those creating a mid-century style in their kitchen. This light’s design provides a perfect balance between function and understated elegance.
Retro Kitchen Wall Lighting Ideas
In some circumstances you may need wall lighting that meets you in the middle - not too traditional and not too modern.
In this instance, an effective approach is to look for lighting that replicates the shapes that were common within the particular era but has been made in more modern materials or colours.
Image courtesy of Cedar & Musk.
Logan Grey Industrial Wall Light
£45
This wall light is finished in a dark nickel colour. The wide brimmed shade is elegant, and would create a sleek addition to both traditional and contemporary kitchens.
Ashby Wall Light
£54.43
The Ashby wall light from Firstlight has a retro style and looks great with vintage style bulbs.
Image courtesy of Amber Interior Design.
Lidia Metal Wall Light
£48.00
This design has been inspired by industrial designs and clean lines. It will provide a beautifully diffused light, creating an elegant atmosphere in the kitchen.
Modbury Switched Adjustable Wall Light
£47.52
This wall light is inspired by retro designs. The texture white and satin nickel finish gives the light a cool, vintage appearance.
Ohio Single Switched Wall Light
£52.92
Beautifully simple and elegant, this wall light would look stylish in a variety of kitchens.
Industrial Kitchen Wall Lighting Ideas
When using an eclectic mix of industrial materials in your kitchen, take for example this beautiful mix of copper, brass and wood, a simple and industrially ‘raw’ wall light can become a balancing feature in the space.
By complementing finishes and materials synonymous with the industrial style - such as concrete -through incorporating touches of metal detailing via wall lights, the whole look of the space can be elevated and appear more luxurious.
Image courtesy of DeVOL Kitchens.
Dar Wisebuys Kiefer Single Wall Light
£22.68
This contemporary designed, exposed bulb, wall light will instantly add character to your kitchen.
The black tone contrasts beautifully with the antique brass tones and details, giving this wall light a effortlessly luxe appearance.
Endon 78765 Pipe 1 Light Wall Light
£22.41
This wall light is finished in aged pewter paint and is a great option for complementing industrial styled kitchens or adding subtle raw details.
soft-brutalism kitchen wall lighting ideas
For those with a more soft-Brutalism approach to their kitchen, minimal, narrower and more elegant wall lights can provide a pleasing juxtaposition against the more harsher and thicker materials, such as concrete.
These kitchens showcase lighting that both serves as functional task lighting as well as a slight sculptural feature that softens the space and makes it feel more relaxed.
Image courtesy of Remodelista. These lights are not only great in kitchens but look good in various rooms throughout the house. Take a look at this loft conversion example.
Priddy 1 Wall Light
£23.90
Simple and classic, this light would suit a variety of different styled kitchens.
Searchlight 7403BK One Light Adjustable Wall Light
£55.10
This black and gold wall light is available in two different sizes and creates a beautiful golden glow. The handy adjustments enable you to manipulate the light to suit your different kitchen requirements.
Image courtesy of Vosgeparis.
Dar Wisebuys Faxon Extendable Single Wall Light
£24.99
A wall light that’s both a great directional light and a great feature. This light would work best in relaxed contemporary kitchens and more industrial style kitchens.
Globe Kitchen Wall lighting ideas
Due to it’s minimal design, globe wall lights work well in both traditional and contemporary kitchens.
A clear glass approach is ideal for traditional kitchens, as the transparency helps for the light to recede into the background and gives the stage to the more decorative items and features in the room.
Whilst frosted or coloured light globes can be used as a design feature and add a little character in more contemporary kitchens.
Image courtesy of The Identite Collective LLC.
Dar Wisebuys EIS0722 Eissa 1 Wall Light
£24.36
This wall light features an outer shade that’s smoked. The approach creates a beautifully diffused light and sleek design feature.
Image courtesy of We Heart It.
Atea Opaline Glass and Metal Wall Light
£48.00
This wall light features a opaline glass globe to soften the light. The slim black frame is in proportion so that the frame doesn’t dominate the design making it a a modern and elegant kitchen wall light.
Wabi-sabi Kitchen Wall Lighting Ideas
The wabi-sabi philosophy centres around simplicity and asymmetry as it is grounded in a respect for nature and its imperfect beauty.
Whilst buying new won’t provide the character that an aged vintage piece would, choosing a more organically shaped wall light, that reflects the shapes in nature, will help towards incorporating or complementing a wabi-sabi approach in the kitchen.
Dunelm
£30
This gorgeous ceramic design is perfect for uplighting kitchen walls. The light can be painted to match the wall colour, making the light suitable for a wide range of kitchen décor styles.
Yaku Hemp Wall Light
£49.50
This minimal wall light would introduce a natural element and soft-light into a kitchen that takes a wabi-sabi style approach.
I hope these kitchen wall lighting ideas have provided you with inspiration for your own kitchen. Take a look at these unique ideas for kitchen extensions for more kitchen inspiration.
If you’d like to see what approach I take with my own kitchen wall lighting, follow my renovation diaries on my YouTube channel and progress updates on my Instagram account.
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