Generally when one switch controls two lights the one set of wires runs from the switch to either light and then continues on to the second light. To figure out what goes to where it will be neccessary to open both light fixtures and the switch and see what wires are in each one and then figure out where they go to. If there is one source wire from the main circuit box there will be one neutral.

Have you considered SW Diverse Beige?

I do not have the kitchen bar, but I designed for it originally and decided if I wanted it, I could put in a nice one later that I could afford easier. Since then I have realized the kitchen area is huge and that a bar should be a priority next go around. I agree that an L+island is a practical choice, but I don't like the angled island. The angles are expensive and are space-wasters. Also, this design creates a wide space between the island and the main cabinet runs; 3-4' is pretty much ideal. With your emphasis on minimalism, are you set on keeping a kitchen table? Here's what I'm thinking: If you skip the table /go with a really big island with seating on one side, you could increase your counterspace against the back wall AND have massive storage /usable space on the island. Of course, this would knock out the sliding glass door ... but you could still have a single hinged door and lots of windows in the back wall, bringing in lots of light. Master : For example, my master bedroom will never be larger than the current design. In fact, I want to reduce the size of it just a tad. I have came to realize I don't need to keep up with the modern idea that a master bedroom is huge I don't think over-sized masters are really a trend. We see modest sized bedrooms as often as extra-large examples; personally, I'm looking at something in the 15x12 ballpark. Regardless, I'm having trouble reading the numbers on your bedroom, but I'm thinking the main area is something like 12x13? You sound like you're daring us to suggest it's not enough space. Thoughts: - If you're trying to conserve space, you might consider built-in shelves instead of nightstands. Something like this: This would give a more open look. I also like the wall-mounted lamps, but I'd want models on a swing arm. - What size bed do you have now? Do you ever anticipate moving up a size? I originally was going to have my master closet door be a pocket door. When started thinking about noise in the morning I decided for a traditional hinged door. What I realized now is that I rarely *ever* close the closet door. Bad habit? I think a lot of people leave their closet doors open, and pocket doors make sense on a closet. Also, a pocket door removes the problem of where the door swing will go. One thing I personally wouldn't like at all is the laundry in the bathroom. I'm sorry but I don't want to be cleaning clothes in the same room that is used for um, other functions. Just the idea that someone needs to use the toilet and then I have to go in to switch a load right after. Ugh. I don't mind it for that reason, but I also dislike the laundry-and-bathroom together. It just seems odd. I'm not crazy about either bathroom layout either. Since you're aiming for minimalism, I'd go for a Hollywood bath ... that is, a full bath connected to a half bath. Here's a quick idea, but it's certainly not the only option: This bath-and-a-half keeps most of your plumbing all together, which is a budget choice ... and if you could bump the pantry to the spot where the refrigerator is now, you could have a linen closet IN the hall bath, which I vastly prefer to a linen closet in the hall (after all, where do you need the towels and the extra toilet paper?). Of course, this "cost you" your closet, so I bumped it over to the spot where the kid's closet currently is -- it's now a bigger closet, which would make up for the loss of the dresser spot. This leaves you the space currently occupied by the hall bathroom /laundry ... it'd need to contain the laundry and a closet for the kid's bedroom ... but you'd also have space leftover, which could become any number of things ... or you could bump the stairs towards the right and enlarge the living room somewhat. For me, I'd like to not see the bathroom from the bed. Yeah, I hate that. Not because of looking into the bathroom, but because the light from the bathroom shines onto my side of the bed.

I am an interior architect and a gourmet cook, so here's what I think: Not only would it look stunning, it will look sleek and sophisticated, and make you happy. You can mix several colors and textures of stone in one area, and you should. As long as you vary the size and texture and coordinate the colors, it will be great, and WAY more interesting than just one material. There is a tiny concern about food splatter, but a screen over pots will help and should be used anyway. I would definitely seal the coal ledger stone. Dusting once a month will fix any dust. The slate in the bathrooms is a concern, but at least you are not using it in the kitchen. Slate is a grease magnet and stains EASILY. It also flakes and needs lots of maintenance like . Whenever I have a client who wants slate, I steer them to porcelain pavers that mimic slate amazingly well. However, if you insist on staying with all natural materials, I would look at basalt, which is a volcanic limestone. It would need sealing too, but doesn't have the toes rubbing alerts that slate has.