That looks like a load-bearing wall. Architecturally, how did they make sure the wall could continue to support the weight above while carving out sections of the middle of it?

Ahh the Christmas tree, I know exactly what you mean Pazz. Over the years, we've seen it all, there are many who have more lights than plasterboard on their ceiling and then on the opposite end of the spectrum 1 light per room. In the end, lighting is definitely a personal choice because there's a 3 fold effect that many don't often realise. 1. You need to be comfortable with the amount of lighting in your home. 2.You need to think of the initial cost, the more lights, the more it will cost in product (actual lights) and electrician fees 3. The running costs, even with energy saving lights, there is an increased cost with having so many lights on at one time. Good Luck, with the lighting plan Pazz, I'm keen to see how your new house turns out, you got some really great finishes going in by the looks of it from previous posts.

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If it’s possible to move the toilet I would put it in the corner where the shower is now, large vanity single or double in the place of the toilet and double shower instead of existing vanity across the whole wall. I hope you can picture it. Some people here might be able to do the design I am not that smart.