Kitchen and Dining Room Recessed Lighting Remodel in Linden Hills Minneapolis

This was a full lighting remodel covering both the kitchen and dining room in Linden Hills. The homeowner wanted to move away from outdated fixtures and get something cleaner - better light distribution, a modern look, and the ability to actually control the mood of the room.

We went with 4-inch Ledvance LED downlights throughout both spaces. These are slim, clean-looking fixtures that sit flush with the ceiling and throw a really nice, even spread of light. No more dark corners. No more harsh single-source lighting over the kitchen.

The Lutron dimmers are what really tie it all together. Full dimming control means you can run the kitchen at full brightness when you're cooking and dial it way back for dinner. That kind of flexibility is something a lot of homeowners don't realize they're missing until they have it.

Spacing the fixtures correctly across both rooms was key here. Get it wrong and you end up with hot spots or areas that still feel dim. We mapped everything out before cutting a single hole - that planning step makes a big difference in how the finished ceiling looks and performs.

If your kitchen is still running on old fixtures or a single overhead light, an LED recessed lighting upgrade with dimming control is one of the best changes you can make to how your home feels day to day. We do this work all across Minneapolis - Linden Hills included.