ᐅ Three years since completion – still haven’t found a ceiling light for the kitchen!

We’re probably a bit crazy. We can’t find a ceiling light that both of us like for the kitchen. But all the options out there are just terrible. We definitely don’t want those damn LEDs. So that rules out 50% of the lights right away.
Then we need a lot of light, at least 3000 lumens. We both have poor eyesight. That cuts out another 30% because these days lights don’t seem to be meant for actual illumination anymore.

That leaves only 20% that we simply don’t like or that are too expensive (over 500€). It’s so frustrating. Does anyone know a lighting store that doesn’t just sell the usual generic stuff but offers something different?

Feel free to share pictures of the lights you have, if you want. Maybe we’ll like some of those too. 🙁

Do you think you will get newer ideas?

Well, I thought I’d have a look at what others have.

We are planning a track lighting system, for example from Paulmann. One track will be installed above the work surface and another with three pendant lamps above the counter. Properly positioned, they should cast little to no shadow. You can also get inspiration from Big White 2017 (slv).

I completely understand you.
We also searched for a long time, but it was a bit easier for us because we wanted LEDs for all the lamps.

We haven't had a light fixture in the living and dining room for 2 years.

Well, actually, we still have the two painter's sockets. :-D