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Thanks chispa-- I think I managed to get it to work now!

I think the number is fine, but just go with all recessed in the 4" size. Pay attention to the lumens, kelvins and CRI. You might need to go to a lighting showroom to get the better specifications. Big box stores don't have all the options.

Make sure to switch different sections separately for maximum flexibility and add dimmers to all the switches.

Thanks chispa -- good idea to make them all the same 4" size. My only concern was if that would give me enough lumens, since the 4" lights seem to max out at only 900 lumens.

Do you think it is better to place the lights along the sink wall at 18" or 12" from the wall?

And on the left of the dining room, should I move the two recessed lights near the pantry cabinets to be more centered on the cabinets, to help see inside the cabinets?

Any thoughts on if the lights along the sink wall should be 18" or 12" from the wall? 12" would totally eliminate shadows from my head, but it will shine a lot of light out the window, and I wonder if the reflection of light from the window may be a problem.

And here is an updated layout taking into account chispa's suggestion of using all 4" recessed lights (I found 4" Halo LCR4 lights with 1200 lumens). I moved the two lights on the left of the dining room (at the top and bottom of the page) a little closer to the center of the pantry cabinets (moved the top light up a little, and the bottom light down a little) to see inside the cabinets better. I also more accurately placed the lights along the sink wall to be 18" from the wall.

We used these and they can be ordered up to 1600 lumens. Bought through a mid/high end lighting showroom.

https://elcolighting.com/products/4-led-light-engine-baffle-trim

The lack of symmetry of the recessed lights in the dining area would drive me crazy!

Thanks Chispa-- that looks like a great light! As for the symmetry, here is an alternate lighting plan that my general contractor recommended-- what do you think of this one?

Also, I'm thinking of using square recessed light trim-- any thoughts on that? I like the modern look, and it goes with some of the square design elements, including square pulls and the rectangular look of the sconces (see the legend in the picture below). I realize they take extra time to align, but I figure that is only done once.

And does anyone have any recommendations for a good art light? On both the left and right walls I plan to have a large painting (maybe 7' wide and 3' tall) above the 9' cabinets (ceilings are 14'), and I want a light to highlight it. I could use a recessed light in the ceiling I suppose, or a light mounted behind the crown molding (hidden from view) that points up. I think strip lighting behind the crown molding would not spotlight the art-- I think I need more focused light than that. Any ideas?

We used some wall-washer recessed lights for art and they work/look ok. Again, a good mid/high end lighting showroom will have a display with art lights.

Yes, I prefer that symmetrical dining area layout for the lights!

Square vs round is a personal choice, so use what you like!