The Lighting

As with most new modern homes we will have lots of downlights throughout the house, with a few pendants and possibly some wall lights in the Home Theatre.

I have a lot of lights to find but here are my selections so far, although they are liable to change at any time!

Downlights
In keeping with the general theme the downlights will be square...

If we can afford it we will go with LED bulbs instead of halogen, because of their cheaper running costs.

Stair Lights
Recessed mini (7cm) wall lights in stainless steel will be used to highlight the two sets of stairs, probably three per stair on the hand rail side...

Kitchen LED Strip Lights
A LED strip light (in white) will be used under the kitchen worksurface (dining room side) to highlight the island bench...

Kitchen Pendant Lights
I am thinking of using three of these dark brown Trinidad oval pendants from Beacon Lighting over the island bench...

They look good in this home...

External Downlights
Exterior downlights will be positioned in the eaves at the front of the house, plus the Porch and Alfresco.

External Spot Lights
Square up-down spot lights in stainless steel will be installed on the Porch and Alfresco columns, to the far left and right of the front of the house, and to highlight the area outside the Kitchen and Dining Room.