Its getting dark in here!

I'm definitely in the market for some new home lighting. I need to replace several fixtures throughout the house. I don't like a lot of bright overhead light but in some places you need it... like the kitchen!!! And in my kitchen I have the worst lighting ever!!!!!!! I also would like to add some outside lights in the back yard so during these short winter days my kids can play outside a little longer! I think I'm going to call Alabama Power and see if they can add a light on one of the poles thats next to my back yard... someone told me they'd do that if I called.