This is a good idea of where he pots should go make sure all the lighting in that space is LEDs in 4000k do not go bigger than 4” pots and make sure your pendants are lighting the surface below them not the ceiling.

Here's what we did in our new build kitchen and are very happy with. We used 6 inch 3000k LED for all the cans (all over the house, too). The red dots are 12 inch pendants over a 4'x12.5' island. Orange dot is a 30 inch 8-lite chandelier. Kitchen is about 16'x20' with 10' ceilings. Dining 14'x14' with 11' ceiling tray.

Our sink light is a can light on a separate switch and comes in handy for early morning coffee making. I wanted the extra cans in the dining to ensure a bright space for kids homework and project making.

I really like the 3000k light. It's similar to soft white incandescent bulbs. Lower K values are too yellow, and higher values, like 4000, are too stark and harsh to my eyes.

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How far from the wall should the pot light be? right over the edge of the kitchen counter (approx 24'') or further out, like 36''?

I'm no expert but i enjoyed reading this post regarding recessed light placement:

https://www.proremodeler.com/recessed-kitchen-lighting-reconsidered

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