Today’s kitchens serve multiple functions, everything from preparing meals to entertaining friends and paying bills. Meeting these diverse needs requires a layered lighting plan. The lighting plan in this Palo Alto kitchen remodel includes a skylight to let in plenty of natural light during the day, under-cabinet lighting to illuminate work surface areas, and pendant as well as recessed lighting to provide effective ambient lighting. To learn more about creating the best lighting plan for your home, read Understanding the Essentials of Lighting For Your Home Remodel.