fyi, the rims can be painted after installation. Charliedawg, our plugs are perfect. With the lakeview, fireplace, tv, open kitchen and arches to DR and foyer, there is really only one natural place for our sofa. I knew we wanted to put a sofa table behind it, so we left room for that and enough room to walk between table and the cedar posts at the kitchen opening. The electrician said there was no rush since the plugs were going into the main level, which is second story, so we were able to wait until house was framed to decide exactly where they were going. DH and I used empty boxes to place where the sofa and measured to make sure there was enough room behind for table. (You can see the two cans in the kitchen we didn't need :( ) Here is a link that might be useful: Great room

I'm unsure of what type of lighting to have installed. I will have 3 hanging pendant lights hanging over the peninsula, however am unsure of what lighting to have installed in the center of the kitchen. I was thinking of a ceiling fan with pendant like lighting. Does anyone have any pictures of ceiling fan in their kitchen, or other suggestions. thanks!

Oh, fun! Our house is nearing completion and I spent several months obsessing over light fixtures. The ones I kept coming back to are the ones I decided that I had to have. My favorites- (sorry for the cell phone pics) Regina Andrew pendants over island (backsplash in progress- yay!) (I do like that little Visual Comfort flush mount over where the sink will be a lot, too) Regina Andrew wooden bead chandelier in dining room: Restoration Hardware sconces in master bath:

Wow! These are ALL fantastic!!! Thank you so much for the great ideas! I'm so happy to see people are mixing the metal colors on knobs, faucets, and lighting. I wasn't sure if there was a rule to match these up...but it looks great whether you do or don't! Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration!