That's the shortest hallogen lamp I've ever seen. Love the Jimmy Carter - classic.

I'd put that babies up high and let 'em reflect off the ceiling. I think that below the kitchen opening would be too low. Mine surrounds right now are at around the 4.5 foot area, and they are very localized (not good). I wish that my seating area right now let me place them higher. I think the room will work out weel with them up high. They can be less obstrusive that way, too.