I just had another look at you kitchen plan and had a couple of thoughts. Have you considered that the pendants won't give you enough light when cooking and working at the sink bench? Plan some recessed lighting underneath your cupboards, they're not visible but make a world of difference. Where are you putting your kettle and kitchen gadgets that stay out all the time, there doesn't appear to be a space for them? I'd move the sink more to one end of the bench rather than in the centre to create more bench space. It will mean you move the drawers next to the dishwasher and the cupboard towards the end where the sink will be. I'd also think about the sink you choose. Get a large bowl that will take your biggest dishes/roasting pans that won't fit in the dishwasher with a smaller strainer type alongside. Don't go for a round one they're impractical. Get more power points than you think you'll need and don't forget to get some put under the island bench, I think you'll be needing them. What an exciting time, have fun!

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Above the bath to 2.5m is zone 1, which allows IPX4 rated luminaires. I doubt there's many, if any decorative IP rated pendants out there (some quality LED brands would be). With 12V, make sure the transformer/driver is mounted up in the ceiling aswell. A good sparky could modify a 240v fitting into a 12v.

Hi I agree with the above comments, you can have pendants on a 2400mm ceiling. To keep the design uncluttered, make them not too intrusive. Choose transparent open designs or clear glass or petit shades. We have got used to higher ceiling in many new builds but a lower ceiling in the kitchen area also gives you more lighting options as some pendants don't have long enough drops for higher ceilings. Here are some ideas.best wishes