'While it might help to start by preparing a grid of downlights to produce an even spread out of light, bear in mind that you may need to adjust it to accommodate things like steel joists, skylights, TV screens and so on, nor do you wish to put a downlight right next to a pendant or hard up versus a wall cabinet.
Utilize them in location of a pendant, or choose instead for a single pendant over the island, instead of a set. One large and spectacular pendant, maybe suspended over the island to one side or over a breakfast bar, can appear like a piece of art. 'Also think about The Most Complete Run-Down inside kitchens, breakfast dressers and wall cabinets, ideally on switches that automatically switch on the light when the door is opened and off when shut.
'I seldom use plinth- or cornice-level lighting, due to the fact that it isn't generally needed and can make a space look like a spaceship. There are exceptions, such as when a tall run of cabinetry stops short of the ceiling. Here, a soft radiance of light could be used to illuminate a dark spot to create a balanced look.'If you can, utilize a clever control system to pre-set your option of lighting scenes.