# Kitchen Lighting Mistakes That Ruin an Otherwise Good Renovation **URL:** \ **Category:** Homeowners\ **Created:** [January 9, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-lighting-mistakes-that-ruin-an-otherwise-good-renovation/44917 "2026-01-09T16:45:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Donaldxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/96bed5/32.png) [@Donaldxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Donaldxx)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-lighting-mistakes-that-ruin-an-otherwise-good-renovation/44917/1 "2026-01-09T16:45:49Z")
One ceiling light is not enough for a kitchen, but many renovations still rely on it. The result is shadows on countertops and poor visibility where work actually happens. Real kitchens need layered lighting: bright task lighting for countertops softer ambient lighting for the whole room focused light over sinks and cookers Another common mistake is ignoring natural light. Dark cabinets in a poorly lit kitchen can make the space feel smaller and depressing. Light-colored finishes combined with proper lighting instantly improve comfort. Good lighting doesn’t have to be expensive. Simple LED strips under cabinets can completely change how the kitchen feels and functions. ![small-kitchen-remodel-cost-1](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/e/eceb83cdabb5b26b7050bf2ce1b3e25ca16bce86.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/thomaswood/32/12461_2.png) [@ThomasWood](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/ThomasWood)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-lighting-mistakes-that-ruin-an-otherwise-good-renovation/44917/2 "2026-01-09T17:58:26Z")
you made valid points ---
**Author:** ![Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/defizyn/32/12468_2.png) [@Defizyn](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Defizyn)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-lighting-mistakes-that-ruin-an-otherwise-good-renovation/44917/3 "2026-01-09T20:20:47Z")
This renovation feels realistic. ---
**Author:** ![Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/chick-asaw/32/1735_2.png) [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-lighting-mistakes-that-ruin-an-otherwise-good-renovation/44917/4 "2026-01-09T20:21:18Z")
Nice piece of information ---
**Author:** ![Marz0\_1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/marz0_1/32/15056_2.png) [@Marz0\_1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Marz0_1)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-lighting-mistakes-that-ruin-an-otherwise-good-renovation/44917/5 "2026-01-09T20:22:57Z")
This is very informative ---
**Author:** ![Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/4491bb/32.png) [@Kizzy1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Kizzy1)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 9:36am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-lighting-mistakes-that-ruin-an-otherwise-good-renovation/44917/6 "2026-01-10T09:36:16Z")
The article communicates information without overwhelming the reader ---
**Author:** ![Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/91b2a8/32.png) [@Jonsnow](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jonsnow)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/kitchen-lighting-mistakes-that-ruin-an-otherwise-good-renovation/44917/7 "2026-01-10T11:28:11Z")
Well written and very insightful