I hang mirrors professionally and think that jmm1837's reply is spot on. For a client of mine I would hold it up and make a decision in situ when the client thinks it 'looks right'. That said. I would probably start by recommending a position where the base of the mirror is close to being in line with the top of the bell jar. You want it to be high enough to not make the mantle top ornaments look cluttered. But you may also want it low enough to reflect a tall flower arrangement. Hope this helps.

They all look good, but it all comes down to clearance. How low is your ceiling? How tall is your tallest visitor? How long is the light fitting? Will the light fitting look good if it is close to the ceiling, or will it look cramped and foreshortened? When I moved into my current home (with a taller ceiling than yours), I got an electrician to hang a row of pendants down the length of the hallway so they would be 5 cm taller than my family's Uncle Colin (who was by far the tallest regular visitor). Now twelve years later, Uncle Colin has passed, and my little boy (who was six years old when the pendants were hung) has grown to be 192 centimetres (6'6") and needs to duck everytime he goes to his bedroom. I need to get my electrician back to make all of the pendants shorter, but the proportion of cable length to shade won't be as nice. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

Direct downlights over your vanity basin will cast dark shadows down your face and make you look ten years older. You are better off with softer lights either side of the mirror at eye height. If you don't believe me then grab a hand mirror and look at your face when standing under a spotlight. Save your money and buy the cheaper 3 in one heat lamp. Don't bother with the downlights over the basin - even though your electrician will tell you that is how he always installs them. Spend what you have saved on good wall lights, then you can thank me for making you look ten years younger due to better lighting and better make-up. Best of luck Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

I agree that the existing pendants are very generic, inoffensive and safe. If the budget doesn't stretch to replacing five pendants then get an electrician to shorten the cables so that they are above your head height. You may also like to explore some other bulbs. It looks like the bulbs over the dining table may be a warm white, whereas the kitchen is a cool white. Once you have found the perfect bulb for colour and brightness/intensity then match all five pendants with the same bulb. I have had put some of my clients on to Fatshack Vintage who have a great range of lights that are fun, quirky and interesting, and they have been thrilled with the range, price and quality. https://www.fatshackvintage.com.au/ Their style is quite differnt to Beacon, and they do mail order. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls