^^ Thanks for that link, I bookmarked it.

I'd do recessed lighting with undercabinet lights, if you don't already have those.

With 8’ ceilings, definitely recessed lights. You can’t spare the headroom, other than above any island/peninsula you may have.

Post a picture, it would be nice to see your kitchen for any suggestions.

We have undercounter lighting now. We've decided to go with can lighting since it is a small kitchen compared to current kitchen builds. Financially, a remodel is not an option. Just a refresh.

With an 8' ceiling, I’d definitely pay attention to how far the fixture drops, but I wouldn’t limit yourself to another basic ceiling light. A slim modern fixture can make the kitchen feel much more updated without taking up too much vertical space.

I recently put together 8 modern designer-looking lighting options, most around $100 but with a surprisingly premium look. Some of the lower-profile designs might give you a few ideas:
https://youtu.be/nKEcEzpYHhk

Here’s my kitchen with 8’ ceilings:

Four kinds of lighting: 2 semi-flush pendants in the center of the kitchen, small modern recessed lights, undercabinet, and the multi pendant fixture over the table.