Kitchen Lighting in Reno, NV
Kitchen Lighting for Reno homes, priced clearly and installed carefully.
Kitchen Lighting for Reno homes, priced clearly and installed carefully.
Good kitchen lighting comes in layers: general light from the ceiling, task light on the counters and accent light over an island.
We plan the fixtures and switching with you and install them to current electrical code.
Census figures put the median Reno home at 1989, with 38% of the housing stock built before 1980.
Recessed, under-cabinet and pendant lights placed where you work.
New circuits, dimmers and switch locations as needed.
New wiring is permitted and inspected where the city requires it.
Price ranges we see in Nevada. Prices in Nevada run close to the US average.
| Item | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Recessed light | $200–$450 | each, installed |
| Pendant light | $150–$500 | each, installed |
These are typical ranges, not a quote. A visit gives you an exact written price. Try the cost calculator.
Sources: Remodeling magazine Cost vs Value Report 2025; HomeAdvisor and Angi kitchen remodel cost guides (2025–2026); Fixr cabinet and countertop cost guides (2025).
Kitchens take more daily wear than any other room, which is why careful measuring and installation pay off.
Done properly, the work lasts and the room works the way you planned it.
A few questions about the room, the timeline and the budget you have in mind.
A visit to measure the room and hear how you use it.
A clear scope and price, with options where they make sense.
Cabinets and counters are ordered and the work is booked around their delivery.
The kitchen is rebuilt in the right order, with the work area kept tidy.
Backsplash, fixtures and details finished, then we walk the room with you.
Under-cabinet lights are the cheapest way to make counters easier to work on.
Older homes sometimes need panel or wiring upgrades before new lights can be added.
Kitchen work that changes plumbing, electrical or gas lines, or moves walls, needs a permit; cabinets, countertops and paint on their own usually do not. Reno reviews new work against the 2024 building codes adopted on July 1, 2025. Questions go to the City of Reno Building Division at (775) 334-2063.
Reno and nearby: Sparks, Sun Valley, Spanish Springs, Lemmon Valley, Cold Springs, Incline Village. See all service areas.
Typical Nevada prices: recessed light $200–$450 each, installed; pendant light $150–$500 each, installed. The size of the job and your material choices set the final number.
Plan on 5–10 weeks for a project at this level. Material lead times are the main variable.
Kitchen work that changes plumbing, electrical or gas lines, or moves walls, needs a permit; cabinets, countertops and paint on their own usually do not. Reno reviews new work against the 2024 building codes adopted on July 1, 2025. Questions go to the City of Reno Building Division at (775) 334-2063.
Nevada requires a contractor license for work of $1,000 or more in labor and materials combined, and for any job that needs a building permit or involves plumbing, electrical, heating or air-conditioning work, whatever the price (NRS 624.031). You can look up any contractor on the Nevada State Contractors Board website before you sign.
Not for most of it. Most families set up a small temporary kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker and fridge in another room.
Hidden problems and changes of mind. In older homes, opening walls can turn up outdated wiring, galvanized pipes or ungrounded outlets that have to be brought up to code; a good quote names this risk up front. Keeping 10–15% of the budget in reserve covers most of it.
Send a few details and we will help you work out the right level of remodel for your budget.
Kitchen remodels planned around how you cook, priced line by line.