So many opposing, I actually love it! Just re designed our ensuite and as you walk into the bedroom you can see our beautiful bath under a leafy window! And shower is in full view- we don't have issues with nudity. The toilet is more hidden behind a book though, There is lots of airflow and no dampness. I do have an extraction ceiling fan, Obviously you can still get privacy, and we have another bathroom to use for the smelly stuff (lol) or if one is waking earlier than the other to get ready for work :)

Aside from how you want your kitchen to function, you need to consider what depths and hues can do for a space. Basically if you have high ceilings, darker cabinetry for your overheads can really draw the eye upward and highlight the feature but if your ceilings are standard it can feel heavy and encroach the negative space. Lighter overheads will reflect the light so the negative space will feel larger. Dark colours are also used to create depth in a room, to draw it back further visually. In my opinion darker lowers would work if you like the two tone look, it will break up the light flooring. Keep in mind you don't have to use colours that are contrasting, try pulling samples together that are a few shades deeper in harmonious hues, much like your picture provided. When it comes to the splash back you can opt for a texture in similar colour family to create interest without adding too many colours. Perhaps a penny round, hexagon, hand made subway or the same stone you choose for the benches. Don't stress about paint colours right now as there are thousands that you can choose to complement your kitchen. Hope this helps!

Its funny talking about pendants when its near an airconditioning outlet because that airflow will move the light and give a really wild effect moving in the breeze. The best effect would be as suggested wall lights Dimmable and aimed upwards to use the ceiling as a reflector and giving a lovely ambiance to the room in the corner where the Dyson is put a floor lamp something people will look at and , not even notice the duct in the roof, trick the eyes from going up, it will become invisible eventually

Thanks @ Victorian coastal floors! That's very professional and helpful. I looked into Bona products and I really liked the effect of Bona Nordic Seal. However, I'm quite confused about the difference between Bona Nordic Seal and Bona White Primer, are they water-based polyurethane or stain? How about Traffic HD, I thought it was polyurethane but it says Finish/Lacquer on the package. In terms of cost, how much more expensive is Bona compared to hardwax-oil or solvent-based polyurethane? Thank you in advance.