Strategically placed wall sconces provide focused lighting in kitchens and add a stylish note at the same time.

Above: A kitchen spotted on Inside Inside, with a French industrial Loft Wall Sconce by Jielde, available at Horne for $350.

Above: A kitchen in Europe photographed by Pierre Jean Verger; for a similar sconce, consider the Boston Functional Wall Light; $273 from Circa Lighting.

Above: A kitchen in the UK via Inspace Locations featuring a cream-colored Bl6 Bestlite Wall Light; $599 at Unica Home.

Above: A kitchen in Scandinavia featuring a pair of black Bl6 Bestlite Wall Lights; $599 at Unica Home.

Above: The kitchen of the Hotel du Nord in Denmark is illuminated by a row of L1 Luxo Task Lamps; $179 at Y Lighting.

Above: A sleek kitchen lit by a Tolomeo Classic Wall Lamp; $285 at Lumens.

Above: A kitchen by designer Stephen Knollenberg; for similar lights, consider a pair of Vintage Swing Arm Lamps by Gus Design Group; $525 at Design Public.