Thanks for your suggestion bh401! I was tempted to install another halogen fixture, because their look is pretty sleek overall. I think we had a major ambient light problem, and I wanted to stray from doing 3 halogen lights again. I bought a decorative fluorescent light fixture at HD and, after trying different bulbs, settled on the T8 Philips in neutral. I wanted to stay away from halogen, but I think this situation warranted it. The halogen fixtures put out a more yellow light that was hot and I remember not alway being comfortable under the old fixture (low ceilings!). It seemed most of the track lighting would have given us the same problem that we were trying to rectify, with shadows and such. It's much brighter, but it's a soft light and a low-profile fixture.

Hi Raee, "I couldn't find anyone to explain to me re baffle, reflector, open -- which one is right for my space?" Baffle -- the inside part of a can. Usually white and either flat or banded for appearance. The baffle is the part that turns the inside of a can from looking like the inside of a can, into having a nice white interior. Baffles are cheap, they're like $8. If you use a baffle, you would then use a regular flood bulb. Retrofit -- In lieu of using a baffle and bulb, you can buy an all-in-one kit these days. They come w the LED light and the trim in one piece. You don't need the baffle separate from the bulb with LED, cuz theoretically, the lights will not burn out in your lifetime. Look for Retrofit kits. They have them at HD, Menards, Lowes. Reflector -- some bulbs (PAR style) light up a filament or diode, then reflect the light downwards in a particular pattern. They can have a narrow (aka flashlight) or wide (aka flood light) reflection pattern. All bulbs with a reflector and PAR style will have a more focused light than a light which has a diffuser insead, which is a BR style. For general lighting, I much prefer BR. "Which gives gentle, broad lighting?" Look for BR style kits. Avoid PAR if you want gentle, broad. "Was guessing that 5-in would be about right?" Sure. This is all personal preference. Personally, I went with 5" in my remodel. But I was working with a little lower than normal ceilings, so I didn't want really big (6") cans. 5" or 6" would be fine. Smaller would look a little more modern, larger a little more traditional. "Best price" I don't think you can go wrong here. Your electrician will probly get an ok price, tho you can probly beat it a bit if you want to put the leg work into it and find a sale. I usually have my electrician and plumber friends quote me "wholesale" prices when I need a fixture and they call their supplier, and oddly Menards or Home Depot usually beats them. I know right now the Menards 5" retrofit kit is on sale for $10 off. I'm about to take my receipts in to get $10 back on each one I've bought. Major score! I bought and analyzed the various kits available at stores by me, see the thread below... Hope that helps! -mike Here is a link that might be useful: My analysis of LED retrofit kits

Thank you for your suggestions. :)

I like the look of taking the tile all the way to the ceiling. I like the idea of the scones, but not sure you will have room above the windows. Recessed cans in the ceiling may be the most functional. Looking at your plan, is that the only sink, or a prep sink? The cabinet is not going to allow for a standard size kitchen sink if it's the only one.