Like the previous comments it depends on use and the design of the light fitting itself. Also if the light has a narrow beam it may need to sit higher to throw a wider beam to light up the area you need lit up. Generally you would put it above eye level so that it doesn't obscure your view when standing. More often than not it is just a matter of where you think it looks best, most pendant lights have good adjustment so before its installed have the electrician hold it up for you at different heights and see what looks best.

Some of the Laura Ashley ceiling pendants/chandeliers could work. http://www.laura-ashley.com.au/homewares/category/lighting/ceiling-pendants.html?___SID=U

So, what color did you eventually choose? I am really interested because the house we have just bought has similar color ceilings. I was also wondering about the color of the light fittings. I think that I will get some color changing LED light bulbs and have them installed all around the house. I like them more because you can both use them as a regular bulb or change the color to any you would like. It is also possible to control them using an app on my phone, making it so easy to control them. Now I think that it would be the most reasonable decision if I installed white bulb fittings so they look good with all the colors the bulb can make.

Beacon and Bunnings are the Woolworths of lighting. Readily accessible, OK quality, reasonably priced, and very popular for these reasons. Check out the website for TecLed, who are LED specialists. They have thousands of specialist LED light fittings, better quality than Beacon or Bunnings, a good website, higher prices, and a limited number of showrooms. As with many things for your home you often get what you pay for... https://www.tecled.com.au/ Best of luck, Dr Retro Dr Retro House Calls/Dr Retro Virtual Visits