Whether a client wants subtle effects or a dazzling centerpiece, the latest kitchen lighting options are illuminating. Pendants are an elegant alternative to track lighting over island cooktops, as are soft spotlights in under-cabinet niches.

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Cooper Lighting. The Iris series of high-end architectural recessed down-lights present a range of lighting configurations for the kitchen. The P3MR is a 3-inch housing that uses a halogen MR16 lamp to deliver a powerful beam of light. In the application shown, the P3MR works in concert with the E3MRC 50-degree cutoff reflector and the E3AAC angle-cut reflector. 770.486.4800. www.cooperlighting.com.

Sea Gull Lighting. To cast a warm glow over a dining area or bar counter, the Mandolin Pendant features a burnished solid brass finish, complemented by a cultured marble glass shade. The fixture is Energy Star qualified and includes a 55-watt fluorescent bulb. 800.877.4855. www.seagulllighting.com.

Sylvania.HaloBright lamps deliver higher lumens than standard incandescent lamps and have a 3,000-hour average rated life, which is up to four times longer than incandescent lamps, says the maker. The bulbs are ideal for hard-to-reach fixtures and are available in B11 candelabra, G25 globe, and compact BT 15 configurations ranging from 40 to 150 watts, in white or clear glass. 800.544.4828. www.sylvania.com.

Courtesy W.A.C. Lighting W.A.C. Lighting. Ideal for installation above kitchen countertops, tabletops, and bars, the G811 series of QuickConnect pendants features glass pendants in a variety of jewel colorations. The pendants are supported by 6 feet of fine, braided cable and plated, die-cast brass fittings and metal cord sets. Pendant colors include amethyst, clear, cobalt blue, gold, and turquoise. 800.526.2588. www.waclighting.com.

Cooper Wiring Devices. The Aspire line of contemporary-style electrical devices includes an unobtrusive switch plate. The aesthetically-pleasing plate, offered in White Satin, Silver Granite, and Desert Sand, features a concave switch and screwless installation. The line also includes slide dimmers, smart dimmers, and a number of other components. 800.775.4802. marketing.cooperwiringdevices.com/aspire/.