With your dark granite I think you would be wise to get some under cabinet lighting as well.

You're going to get differing opinions on this. I personally like 3Kº in kitchens, I think of it as neutral not really warm or cold looking. I find 5K too cold and clinical.

I'll be experimenting with 3000 and 3500 in a day or two. I tried 5000 but it was too cool for me.

Thanks Karen Rose, yes undercabinet lighting will be added.

disfromage- I was expecting differences of opinions as should be due to colors of a kitchen, warm or cool. I have a warm kitchen, creams, tans, browns and have cool bulbs. At least after doing some homework I believe I'm on the right track. Thanks...

Patricia I am guessing 5000k would be for cooler colors in a kitchen?

stillpitpat- that's where I am right now... let me know how it turns out...

artistsharonva-good illustrations but for some reason pics are not helping. I get it, just wanting other inputs from experience.

Please keep the opinions rolling... It takes a village to pick out paint colors... LOL!

3500K is a good color temperature if you prefer halfway between yellow-ish and blue-ish. I use the ones made by Sylvania. They can be ordered from amazon.

There's no substitute for trying a few different bulbs in your own home. Geographical latitude and time of year make a difference in quality and color temperature of sunlight. Older eyes need more blue to see well.

There is another color component for LED lighting -- CRI or Color Rendering Index. Look for a CRI of 90 or above to get a more accurate reading on color as it would appear in sunlight. This info should be on the bulb or trim kit package. You might try experimenting with a couple bulbs of different color temps but similar CRI to see what makes your room look good. If going for trim kits, there are not kits that allow you to adjust the color temp. That was news to me.

I use regular screw-in format A19 bulbs made by Feit 15w led 1600 lumens. 4/$7 at Costco in my area. Dimmable and 3000k. They aren't yellow. These are floods in 5" cans.

Dan1888- just wondering how they looked? I think I want a more uniformed look...I’m thinking these will look like the wrong size bulb??

Otterplay- Oh my gosh!!! Another number to add to the mix... lol! I will definitely take this into consideration. Thanks!