thanks for the idea of separate island and breakfast switches. I'm thinking of lantern style pendants that give off a lot of light. If you were to put recess, any suggestions on location? how about an L shape like this? or should it be more uniform?

Four inch cans in the locations shown plus three more along the bottom and left to make a square in the ceiling. I usually locate mine directly over the counter or 12” in front of the cabinet face

I'm looking for additional feedback on this See mockups and layouts.

1. (own switch) Planning on 2 hall lights near mudroom & closet. Not sure if going with simple fixtures or (4" or 5" ) cans.

2. (own switch) Two pendant island lights

3. (own switch) Going with 3 or 4 cans (4" or 5") to left and right of sink and right of oven. Not sure if should go with can in front of sink since it may not center or pendant above an eliminate that can.

4, I think I should put a can in front of pantry

5. Not sure if should go with can in front of sink or pendant above an eliminate that can.

6. (own switch) Breakfast area

Kitchen is 13' X 9', 7' island, and breakfast is 6' x 9'.

Definitely recommend light by pantry.
Personally, I prefer the lights to be placed as symmetrical as possible.

More lights- they are so cheap on the front end. Put them over the counter edge in the work zone. Kitchen sink should have them on each side versus directly over so you don’t create shadows.

Admittedly I’m a bit confused as to where the fridge is as the plan and the renderings appear different. Regardless don’t do a 45 degree corner cabinet...

Halley & Co. I am puzzled by the lights on either side of the sink at the edge of the counter and their alignment with the pendants over the island. Same with the two on either side of the pantry. Four from the stairs to the back door? This seems overkill. Verging on “Swiss Cheese” ceiling. You are the pro; I am not. But this seems like too many lights.

(Sorry....Hallett & Co.! Autocorrect!)

I’ve been called worse!

I’m assuming a lot. 4” cans versus 6”. For even lighting I usually have my cans about 4’ oc evenly spread throughout the space. With white trims, silver baffles (NOT BLACK) and the correct bulb they fade into the background. The alternative is hot spots and shadows.

"where the fridge is as the plan and the renderings appear different."

I ended up relocating the fridge to top left (next to slider going to patio) as I didnt feel there was enough counter space on right of range/stove next to fridge in the architect's plan. This helped make the range and chimney hood (with it's own lights) be more symmetrical.