More photos

Please ignore the sticker of the AC specs. I added that accidentally and can’t figure out how to delete it

Thank you la_la Girl. Pot lights are possible in the condo. They were installed (by the builder) in several other locations so your suggestion of getting an electrician in to see if the 4 kitchen light connection in ceiling could accommodate pot lights. I just don’t know how pot light connections/wiring differs from normal light fixtures like I have. I took a couple more pics showing different angles to the dining and peninsula parts. As you see the light are centered over the table (it folds out when I have company. It’s a great small space table in that it folds small when not needed for dining). The problem with just having of changing out the 4 kitchen lights and not doing lights over the peninsula, is that I really do need the lights for that peninsula but was hoping there was a way to use the current connection to the ceiling but not have to wire in 2 more sockets for 2nd and 3rd light.

"I’d rather have pot lights or perhaps small flush mount or mini ceiling mounted lights in those 4 locations."

Installing recessed ("pot") lights would require removing the electrical boxes in the ceiling to which the existing lights are attached. That can be difficult if they're new-construction boxes that are attached to ceiling beams. You could replace those lights with shallow flush-mount lights such as this 5" Juno Slimform or 4" Halo SMD which could be attached to the existing electrical boxes.

You could replace the dining room light with a pendant.

WD what kind of bulbs do those lights use and how difficult is it to change the bulbs in that kind of fixture. My ceilings are 9’ tall so I’d need something easy to change bulbs when they go out. The current lights are a PITA to put it mildly. Also what wattage would those lights produce. As I age I find I need brighter light to work by.

La_la I love those ceiling lights but I think 4 of them might be strange looking as they are quite large. I’ll look for similar but smaller ones of the type. Thanks for your help

I would visit a local mid/high end lighting showroom, bring photos of your space and have them suggest some options. Technology changes so there might be better options, both in looks and performance.

There are two types of recessed can lights

1 receives a regular PAR type light bulb & the other is considered a wafer can light that will fit into minimal depth.

I prefer the quality of light offered by the regular can light. Whether those can be considered depends on the space above your ceiling.

That space might vary from unit to unit, so don't assume you have the space. I can't imagine why anyone would install all surface-mounted fixtures in the ceiling if there were actual space for recessed fixtures.

At least you have electrical supply in the ceiling. Many condos that have concrete ceilings don't have even the supply.

Here's your kitchen with the fixtures removed.

"WD what kind of bulbs do those lights use and how difficult is it to change the bulbs in that kind of fixture."

• They don't have separate bulbs. The LEDs are "integrated" i.e., part of the lights.

"Also what wattage would those lights produce."

• The brigtness in lumens are shown on the linked spec sheets.

Because of the nature of LED bulbs, you might not have to change any bulbs in your lifetime. The wafer can lights do no have bulbs to change, just the color of the light changes depending on how you set them.

Just a plug to think about your lighting from scratch - you may not need to have 4 fixtures in the kitchen, it's just what you happen to have now -

I'd be tempted to get a good electrician in to take down the current lights and talk with me about my options - once you know what is feasible you can make some decisions. Agree with Chispa, my next step would be a high end lighting store to talk with an associate about possibilities

Just want to thanks everyone that has provided ideas and taught me some things. I was hoping for a quick “oh you could stick these kinds of lights here and here” but I see now that there are far too many factors involved for quick simple replacements. I’ll get an electrician in and also visit a lighting store as suggested. I appreciate everyone who replied!

YOu have more than enought electical to have tons of LED lighting . You will need to get an electrician to see if there is away to do pot lights where needed but one circuit can have 12 LEDs lights on iyt no problem Worse case you will need to have track light which can be done to really address all the needs in that kitchen if you that is the route you need to take . If pot lights use 4" pots with LED bulbs in either 4000K or 3500K if you want a bit warmer lighting I do not like par lights ever .Go to a good lighting store with your pics and get some helpful advice for your site . I agree a nice DR fixture actually over the table is ideal any good electrician can do that and then a fixture you love it does not have to match the kitchen IMO keep those lights simple and let the DR be the star .