Light over the sink
The sink is where you need light most and often have the least. A recessed light or small pendant above it solves that.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Lighting Installation in Wheaton, IL
Recessed, pendant and under-cabinet lighting for Wheaton kitchens, laid out so the counters are bright and wired by a licensed electrician.
- Crews working in Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Most jobs done in days, with your kitchen still usable
- Samples and a written quote before we start
Kitchen lighting problems we solve in Wheaton
A single fixture in the center of the ceiling leaves you working in your own shadow. Our Wheaton electricians replace it with lights placed over the counters, the sink and the island, using LED fixtures that suit your ceiling and wiring.
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.
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.
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.
Recessed lights under an insulated attic
On a top-floor kitchen, we use IC-rated, airtight recessed lights so the insulation stays in place and heat doesn't escape.
Dark counters and shadows where you work
If the counters look dim even with every switch on, the light is in the wrong place, not too weak. We move it over the work zones.
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.
Canned or canless recessed lights?
Canless LED wafer lights are thin and fit under joists, ducts and shallow spaces, while traditional cans take more depth. We use the one that suits your ceiling.
What we do on the job
- Wiring and circuit checkExisting circuits checked for capacity; a permit pulled when new circuits are added.
- Old fixtures removedFluorescent boxes, old cans and outdated fixtures taken down and wiring made safe.
- Ceiling openings and boxesHoles cut for recessed lights and fixture boxes set and braced for pendants.
- Wire fished to fixtures and switchesNew cable run through the ceiling and walls with minimal access holes.
- Switches and dimmersLED-compatible dimmers and separate switches for each lighting layer.
- Testing and adjustmentWe run each circuit and fine-tune before leaving.
- Patching and cleanupAccess holes patched and the kitchen cleaned of dust.
Options to choose from
Pendants and linear fixturesSingle, paired or grouped pendants and long linear lights over islands and peninsulas.
Recessed lightingCanless LED wafers or housings with LED trims, IC-rated where insulation is present.
Under-cabinet LEDHardwired strips, puck lights or light bars mounted under the wall cabinets.
Accent lightingIn-cabinet lights for glass doors, toe-kick strips and lighting above the cabinets.
Surface and flush fixturesCeiling-mounted lights when recessing isn't possible.
What the work looks like in Wheaton homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
A 1980s two-story near Danada Square area, a typical kitchen for Wheaton. Before: a brass chandelier over the nook. The reason for the call: a single old light that left the counters in shadow. The result: two glass pendants and recessed lights on separate switches. On site this meant wire fished to fixtures and switches, switches and dimmers, plus testing and adjustment.
Before
AfterKitchen Lighting Installation in a 1950s ranch, Glen Ellyn
This one is a 1950s ranch in Glen Ellyn. The kitchen as it was: a dome ceiling light. The reason for the call: a single old light that left the counters in shadow. Finished kitchen: a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights on separate switches. On site this meant ceiling openings and boxes, wire fished to fixtures and switches, plus switches and dimmers.
Kitchen Lighting Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterWinfield kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen lighting installation
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Winfield. Before: two hanging glass pendants. The main complaint was dim counters despite the ceiling lights. The result: black cage pendants and slim recessed lights on separate switches. The job covered wiring and circuit check, switches and dimmers, plus testing and adjustment.
Kitchen Lighting Installation in Winfield →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wheaton
Finished: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Wheaton
Finished: the same doors sprayed in white uppers and dusty blue lowers, new polished nickel pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Wheaton →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 estimateA clear written price before any ceiling is cut.
- Install and testWe install, test each light and clean up.
Kitchen Lighting Installation questions from Wheaton homeowners
Can recessed lights go into a plaster ceiling?
Yes. Plaster needs careful cutting and sometimes added support, and slim canless fixtures often fit best.
What color temperature is best for a kitchen?
Around 2700 to 3000K for a warm, natural look. Selectable-color fixtures let you decide after install.
How much does kitchen lighting installation cost?
A few recessed lights and a full layered plan with pendants and under-cabinet lighting are priced very differently. You get a line-item quote first.
Do I need an electrician to install kitchen lighting?
New recessed lights, pendant boxes and hardwired under-cabinet strips involve new wiring, which is electrician work and may need a permit.
Can old recessed cans be switched to LED?
Usually. Retrofit trims are quick; worn or wrong-rated housings get new fixtures.
Does Wheaton require a licensed electrician for kitchen lighting project?
Electrical contractors must submit a copy of their electrical license to register. New circuits and wiring are done by licensed electricians.
Do I need a Wheaton-registered contractor for kitchen lighting project?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Wheaton building permit for kitchen lighting project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
Kitchen Lighting Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.