I'd use two rows of the recessed lights instead of one down the middle so you get better light on the countertops and you're not getting shadows when you're standing at the sink. I'd keep a light fixture over your table, but center it on the window. You could also use a strip of undercabinet led lights. Get all the lighting installed before you choose your paint.

Are you keeping the chandelier and the other light?

I think three recessed lights, if you remove the surface light, for the work area. Keep the chandelier. Get LEDs 2700K and a LED compatible dimmer. Get LEDs for you chandelier as well - 2700K and a dimmer. Get LED under cabinet lights with a warm cool setting.

You'll have plenty of light.

I would definitely replace chandelier. I found a reasonably priced French beauty that would look super cute over your table. Then to save money, I found a multi light fixture in brushed nickel to blend with appliances and use existing junction box for minimal electrical issues. Under cabinet lighting would be perfect. Battery types are available if electric wiring isn’t in the budget.

I picked French chandelier because of your French ladder back chairs. 🧑🏻‍🎨

Thank you!! I love the French chandelier!!

Are recessed lights same as high hats? I am definitely getting a new chandelier

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Yes, they are the same. One option is instead of "high hat" cans, to get the retrofit recessed trim kits (have integrated LED) that only need standard boxes. Easier to install, my crew told me. I prefer 6", 3000k, 800 lumen lights myself. Your small space might do with 5".

It is hard to tell, but it looks like your work space is short and narrow enough that you only need 3 of these. I would stagger them with the first positioned about 1.75' from the door wall, and centered over the edge of the counter (this prevents your shadow from falling on your work surface.) Then place the next about 3.5" down ( about in front of the stove? or where the fridge meets the stove?) centered 6-8 inches from the front of the stove/ fridge - so the light can illuminate the uppers there as well as work surface (can't see from you pics if there is a cabinet over the stove, or a hood, or not.) The last, again, 3.5' or so from the 2nd, and centered over the counter edge.

The rule of thumb is to have the cones of light from the fixtures just overlap, and so they are not behind you as you stand at your work surface. Measure your space and work out how that rule of thumb will lay out in your space.

A track light that curves from one surface edge toward the other is another option.

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That's why I picked track light because you can "aim" each light toward the area you wish lighted and it can come from the side. This is lowest cost approach. If you put any types of recessed "cans" into the ceiling, you will have additional new wiring which might be difficult in your home due to how your joists in the ceiling are laid out. If they run from front window to end of kitchen, that makes wiring achievable if you have enough space above again depends on size of joists. If joists run across from right to left in ceiling then it becomes almost impossible to cost effectively manage the wiring. You probably don't need that if you do undercabinet lighting. I much prefer undercabinet lighting in kitchens due to the "shadow" factor. I would explore that option first. Glad you like that fixture. I actually own it and have it in our dining room. It is very sweet but not too feminine/bedroom like. the finish is an off white creamy color. I'll get a photo and post it shortly.

Here is photo of chandelier in our dining room.

So pretty!!! It’s a definite!

I had my galley kitchen renovated a few years ago. I think I am the only one who renovated without an island❣️I have 92” between both sides of my cabinets to allow plenty of room when myself and my husband are meal prepping at the same time. There is 5 recessed lights in the cabinet area: 2 on either side of the cabinets (spaced 9” from the cabinets) and 1 in the middle. On the end of my kitchen is a double window. I put careful consideration into hanging my schoolhouse style light to hang 20” from the ceiling so it would not obstruct the view out the window. I have LED strip lighting under my cabinets. My kitchen designer said you can never have too much lighting❣️Your kitchen is lovely.

Beautiful!! I ordered lLED strip from Amazon,, can’t wait to put them up. Many suggestions for me to put lights under cabinets,
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What kculbers said. My installers were about to put mine at the wall, and I had to insist on the front edge placement - so make sure that your installer puts them at the front. It does help with shadows - but I rarely have to use mine because the ceiling lights are so well positioned.