Halogen bulbs are relatively expensive but put out more light than incandescents and have exceptional color rendition and beam control, making them all-around candidates for ambient and task lighting. Halogen bulbs are available in line-volt fixtures (120 volt) or low-voltage fixtures (12 volt). Low-voltage halogens, found in miniature recessed down lights and undercabinet lights, require a transformer to step down from line voltage. Xenon lamps, the new kids on the block, are touted as being cooler and longer lasting than halogens, but they still run warmer and are lessefficient than fluorescents.
Don't be tempted to ignore that little label inside a recessed light fixture that indicates the maximum wattage. It's safer to have more fixtures than risk the fire hazard of using a bulb that's too hot for the fixture.
THESE PETITE HALOGEN PENDANTS ARE HUNG by black wires that mimic the black cablestying the roof together. Although these are low voltage, halogen bulbs provide a powerful amount of light for their size,and their color mimics daylight.
SURFACE-MOUNTED INCANDESCENT FIXTURES with translucent lenses and low-voltage halogen pendants provide abundant task and ambient light, supplementing the ribbon of windows in this bright kitchen. Both incandescent and halogen bulbs are easy to dim, so the ambience can change with the time of day and task at hand.
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