I agree with divadeva. More lights. If you can add pot lights do it. If they're already there add task lighting and up the wattage on the bulbs on the pot lights (replace with LED and you can make them brighter because the wattage on LED is lower for brighter light). If you have all of that add decorative lighting. If ventilation is an issue find a way to move the air around or add air filtration. Maybe the HVAC is deficient. Maybe you can add a HEPA filter instead of the standard one that comes with the unit. Call an HVAC specialist to see if there is a way to boost air flow in the room.

To give you proper idea about this plan, please send a visible plan where we can see the measurement and your requirements.

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Usage of granite should only be in the dry areas as its slippery and kitchen is the place where you can never guarantees. If you have that type of working in the kitchen then you can think of using the stone. As a designer My personal suggestion will be not to use it in the kitchen.