What are some ideas to brighten my kitchen?
A. If you’re looking for ways to brighten up your kitchen, there are some interesting alternatives for kitchen lighting that go well beyond the standard ceiling light. To light up specific work areas or to highlight artwork or the contents of a cabinet, there are a number of miniature low-voltage halogen lights on the market. These small, round lights are only about two inches in diameter and can be mounted just about anywhere in the kitchen-inside or under your upper cabinets, over a desk area, mounted to a valance over the sink, or just about anywhere you need some additional concentrated light. For display purposes, you might consider an upper cabinet with glass doors and glass shelves. Mount the lights in the top of the cabinet, and the light will shine down through the shelves and do a beautiful job of highlighting your collection of prized china. There are 10- and 20-watt fixtures available, with trim rings in black, white or polished brass. Operation requires a 12-volt transform
