Hi. My apologies for going too encyclopedic pls bare with me 😄The recommended brightness for kitchen areas is 45 lumens per square foot.

Your kitchen area is 143 sq. Feet.

Which means it requires 143 × 45 = around 6500 lumens.

Recessed lights are of 2 types 4 inch and 6 inch.

4 inch recessed light gives 750 lumens while 6 inch recessed light gives 1000 lumens.

As you stated that you don't want any hanging fixture then use 8 (4 inch recessed lights) in total.

Use them above your working areas in series and also you can place them in series throughout the ceiling for decor enhancement.

Hope it helps.

PS. Your kitchen is sick 🤘🤘.

Thanks Arsh, I have added two plans we are considering. Any advice ??

first plan looks more geometrical and it illuminates your working areas as well. If i was in your place i would go with first plan. 👍😊

I like the symmetry of the 1st plan. But 1 concern is there enough light for the pantry. It’s easy for things to get list in there - even more do if not well lit.

This discussion is a little old but I would like to know what arrangement you ended up installing. Where are your switches? I have been working out a new lighting plan for my kitchen and wonder how yours is working out. Thanks!