Interesting points about the multiple lighting sources, but I'm curious—did you ever feel like it was too much to manage? I mean, sure, flexibility is great, but sometimes simpler setups mean fewer switches and less mental clutter. Personally, I went minimal with just dimmable recessed lighting everywhere, and it's been surprisingly versatile without the fuss. Wondering if anyone else found adjustable lights more hassle than they're worth...
I get what you're saying about simplicity—sometimes less really is more. But honestly, I've found adjustable lighting pretty manageable once you get used to it. I usually set up a few go-to scenes (like cooking, dining, late-night snack mode...) and rarely mess with individual switches after that. But now you've got me thinking: do you ever miss having task-specific lighting, like under-cabinet lights for chopping veggies or reading recipes? Curious if recessed alone covers all your bases comfortably.
Recessed alone usually doesn't cut it for tasks, honestly. I've seen clients regret skipping under-cabinet lights because shadows from overhead recessed can get annoying when you're prepping food or reading recipes. Adjustable scenes are great, but task lighting is about placement, not just brightness. I'd suggest at least considering a slim LED strip under cabinets—minimal look, big difference.
Yeah, recessed lighting alone can definitely leave you with some frustrating shadows. I've had a few projects where the homeowners initially thought recessed would cover everything, but later wished they'd gone for something extra. Under-cabinet LED strips are a pretty solid choice—super slim and subtle, but they make prepping veggies or reading recipe cards way easier.
One thing I'm curious about though—has anyone tried those newer pendant lights over islands or peninsulas? I recently did a kitchen remodel where we put in a couple of pendants with adjustable heights, and the clients swear by them now. Adds some visual interest too, which is always nice. Just wondering if others have found pendants as useful or if they're more of an aesthetic thing...
"One thing I'm curious about though—has anyone tried those newer pendant lights over islands or peninsulas?"
We actually put pendants over our kitchen island last year, and honestly, they're a game changer. At first, I thought they'd mostly be decorative, but turns out they're super practical too. We went with adjustable ones as well, and it's great being able to tweak the height depending on what we're doing—lower for dinner prep, higher when we're just hanging out. Plus, they really warm up the space visually...definitely recommend giving them a shot if you're on the fence.
