Ok for reference... red is where the wiring for the power supply is, white is where I would ideally like to have lights. I have no qualms drilling through cabinets as needed to hide wiring. Just really hate to tie up a plug when there's literally a direct connection available right there already on a switch.
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And yes I know I need to replace the bulbs in the hanging light but I really really hate that fixture too and I've been going back and forth between replacing it outright or just sucking it up and buying bulbs.