LEDs that flicker or buzz on the dimmer
Older dimmers weren't made for LED loads and can cause flicker, buzz or lights that won't dim low. We install LED-compatible dimmers matched to the fixtures.
Serving Addison & nearby Wood Dale, Itasca
Kitchen Lighting Installation in Addison, IL
Recessed, pendant and under-cabinet lighting for Addison kitchens, laid out so the counters are bright and wired by a licensed electrician.
- Serving Addison ZIP 60101
- A new look without tearing the kitchen out
- Clean, protected work area every day
Kitchen lighting problems we solve in Addison
Good kitchen light comes down to placement, color and control. We lay out the fixtures before cutting a single hole, pick a warm white that flatters the finishes, and wire everything to switches that make sense in your Addison kitchen.
Pendants over the island
Two or three pendants, or one long linear fixture, are common over an island. We place the boxes so the lights line up with the island, not the old ceiling layout.
Adding recessed lights to an existing ceiling
We cut new recessed lights into a finished ceiling, fish the wire from the switch and keep patching to a minimum.
Light that looks too blue or too yellow
Mixing bulbs of different color temperatures makes a kitchen look patchy. We use one consistent warm white across the fixtures.
Canned or canless recessed lights?
Slim wafer fixtures need only a small hole and little room above. Housings with trims are better when you want to change trims later.
Dark counters and shadows where you work
We fix shadowed counters by adding task light under the wall cabinets and placing ceiling fixtures toward the front of the counters instead of the room's center.
Switches in the wrong place or one switch for everything
When every light is on one switch, you can't set a softer evening light. We split the layers onto separate switches and dimmers.
One old fixture lighting the whole kitchen
Many kitchens still rely on one center light. We add fixtures over the counters, the sink and the island and keep a central light only if you want it.
What's included
- Lighting layoutWe mark where each light goes and which switch controls it.
- Wiring and circuit checkWe confirm the lighting circuit can carry the new fixtures.
- Ceiling openings and boxesOpenings cut cleanly and pendant boxes secured to framing.
- Wire fished to fixtures and switchesNew cable run through the ceiling and walls with minimal access holes.
- Fixtures installedRecessed, pendant, surface and under-cabinet lights mounted and connected.
- Testing and adjustmentEvery fixture tested, dimmers checked for flicker and pendants set to height.
- Patching and cleanupAccess holes patched and the kitchen cleaned of dust.
Materials and finishes
Under-cabinet LEDHardwired strips, puck lights or light bars mounted under the wall cabinets.
Dimmers and controlsLED-rated dimmers, smart switches and motion or timer controls.
Color temperature optionsLEDs in a consistent, warm color with good rendering.
Surface and flush fixturesCeiling-mounted lights when recessing isn't possible.
Pendants and linear fixturesSingle, paired or grouped pendants and long linear lights over islands and peninsulas.
Kitchen Lighting Installation before and after — Addison homes
Before
AfterKitchen Lighting Installation in a postwar Cape Cod, Addison
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Addison. What we started with: a dome ceiling light. The main complaint was a single old light that left the counters in shadow. Finished kitchen: a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights on separate switches. The job covered lighting layout, fixtures installed, plus patching and cleanup.
Before
AfterAn Itasca two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Nordic Park. Before: a brass chandelier over the nook. What bothered the owners most: one ceiling fixture lighting the whole room. The result: two glass pendants and recessed lights on separate switches. Work included ceiling openings and boxes, wire fished to fixtures and switches, plus testing and adjustment.
Kitchen Lighting Installation in Itasca →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Villa Park
This one is a postwar bi-level in Villa Park. The kitchen as it was: a round fluorescent ceiling ring. The reason for the call: a humming fluorescent light that left the counters flat and dim. Finished kitchen: black cage pendants and slim recessed lights on separate switches. The job covered ceiling openings and boxes, wire fished to fixtures and switches, plus testing and adjustment.
Kitchen Lighting Installation in Villa Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1960s ranch, Addison
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Addison →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar bi-level, Addison
What changed: the same doors sprayed in deep navy, new satin brass pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Addison →How your kitchen lighting project goes
- Share photos and plansSend photos of the kitchen, the ceiling and any fixtures you've picked.
- Layout visitAn electrician looks at the space and plans the layers and switching.
- Written estimateAn itemized estimate listing fixtures, wiring, switches, patching and any permit.
- Install and testWe install, test each light and clean up.
Kitchen Lighting Installation questions from Addison homeowners
Do I need a permit for kitchen lighting?
Often when new circuits are added; simple fixture replacements usually don't need one. We check with the village before work starts.
How much does kitchen lighting installation cost?
It depends on the number and type of fixtures, ceiling access, switching and any new circuits. We give a written, itemized estimate after the layout visit.
Can old recessed cans be switched to LED?
Many old cans accept LED trims. We check the housings first and replace any that are worn.
How far from the cabinets should recessed lights be?
Close enough to light the counter in front of you, not the cabinet doors. We set them toward the counter edge, adjusted to the ceiling height.
Hardwired or plug-in under-cabinet lights?
We recommend hardwired in a remodel or when you want a finished look. Plug-in suits renters.
Does kitchen lighting project need a Addison building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building & Zoning), phone (630) 693-7530. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Addison-registered contractor for kitchen lighting project?
Addison does not require contractor registration, but trade licenses and a Letter of Intent must be submitted with each permit application. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for kitchen lighting project in Addison?
It depends on the scope. Addison's rule in short: Addison's Building Division states building permits are required by code for all work; most applications are reviewed within 10 business days through the online portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Addison?
Yes. Our crews work across Addison — ZIP 60101 — and nearby Wood Dale, Itasca, Villa Park.
Working in Addison
- A lot of Addison kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Addison homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60101
Kitchen Lighting Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Addison
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.