Here, lighting is as much about atmosphere as function. Warm recessed lights provide a safe, durable base, while under-cabinet strips highlight stone counters and tiled surfaces. Pendants double as focal points, chosen for cultural materiality rather than minimal form. Unlike Scandinavian kitchens that chase airy brightness, this kitchen is layered, earthy, and expressive, where lighting reveals both function and craft. Compared with luxury modern kitchens that emphasize polish, this one emphasizes story and soul, making cooking and gathering deeply personal.