Kitchen wall light

A kitchen wall light to illuminate the worktop and dining area

A kitchen is organized around two areas: the worktop, where you prepare, and the dining area, where you linger. The kitchen wall light serves both: mounted under wall cabinets or above a backsplash, it illuminates the cutting board without glare; placed near a table or counter, it creates a lower, warmer light for impromptu dinners.

It also frees up the worktop, often cluttered by a food processor, a jar, and a lamp. By mounting the light source on the wall, the surface is returned to simple tasks: placing a dish, rolling out dough, pouring a glass. A well-chosen kitchen wall light then becomes an everyday tool, discreet by day, present in the evening.

We favor materials that are easy to live with: raw wood that warms a white kitchen, colored glass that diffuses a soft light, black metal that structures a light wall, and acrylic, which remains light. These materials are easy to live with and retain their presence over the years. Kitchen lighting should not be spectacular: it must be just right, and that is what we look for in every model.

The kitchen wall light models in our selection

For a kitchen open to the living room, Alvyne features a metal swing arm that directs the light toward the worktop, while Zoreneth offers a white wall light with an adjustable arm, very understated above a backsplash. Elgo features a fine metal line, perfect for illuminating a narrow worktop.

For a warmer kitchen wall light, we prefer soft materials: Ralk combines wood and a pebble-shaped glass for a soft light, Sern stays true to light Nordic-inspired wood, Fauro plays with rectangular brass above a counter. Elaressa completes the selection with a very fine golden rectangle, which complements light-colored backsplashes.

Other kitchen wall light models focus on color and volume: Sorenana features a double spiral that draws the eye above a table, Selenera combines acrylic and gold for a more dressed-up light, Nivaris features a white cylinder with clean lines, Isolira plays with three glass shapes for a colorful light.

Further along in the collection, other kitchen wall light silhouettes complete the range: a metal flower for a kitchen with poetic accents, colored bubble glass for a joyful light, a white wall light with a bark-like texture for a raw wall, retro globe glass for a counter-style feel, black metal with three lamps for an island, a cylinder glass for a soft light, a wood and acrylic wall light for a more uniform look, a pleated stone for playing with volume, a pink or white wall light for a soft kitchen, copper or nickel metal for a more precious touch, or even a glass sphere for a dining area. Each kitchen wall light offers a different solution, depending on the available space and the light you imagine.

How to choose a kitchen wall light according to your use

If you cook often, choose a directional model or an adjustable arm that directs the light toward the cutting board without glare. A kitchen wall light mounted under wall cabinets illuminates the worktop evenly, while a model above the backsplash highlights the texture of the wall and the displayed tableware.

Think about the mounting height of your kitchen wall light: above a worktop, place the light source so that it illuminates without casting the shadow of your hands. Also check the position of the switch, which should be reachable with your hands full, and the discretion of the cable along the wall.

In an open-plan kitchen, keep the same finish as in the living room for a common thread from one space to another: black metal to match the furniture legs, brass to match the faucets, light wood to match the shelves. Finally, choose warm light for the dining area and brighter light for the worktop, if your model allows it.

Our selection of kitchen wall lights brings together these materials and shapes to help you create a room that reflects you. Browse the models, compare the lights, and imagine yours above the worktop. We remain available to advise you in this choice.