I think the lighting is to much. Are the beams flush or dropped? If dropped I would go with 5 in between the beams and spread them off the beams a little so you avoid the beams interfering with the light source. Under cabinet lighting will also wash the counters so you can afford to lose one of the rows.
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Thanks, John! The beams are dropped depending on a waste pipe replacement probably about 5-6”.
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