A large ceiling fixture, equipped with energy efficient fluorescent tubes will supply plenty of well diffused general lighting, but it may leave you working in your own shadow at the sink, range, and countertops. These areas need supplemental task lighting.

At the sink and range, an individual recessed downlight or a small decorative fixture will give you enough light.

Dinettes, nooks, and island counters can be lit with mini pendents,small chandeliers,or increasingly popular are decorative mini chandeliers.Over your kitchen table decide
first if the table will be used for just eating or will there be alot of homework,bill paying, and reading done there.If so you will want to consider a chandelier with the lights facing
down, or with a seperate downlight that will help with tasks done at the table.

Undercabinet lighting is ideal for countertops. Mount as close to the front of the cabinets as possible to avoid glare reflecting off work surfaces.This will also help avoid the shadow effect from the main light scource.