Hi Charlie, The Orluna LEDs vary in cost depending upon the style and the dimming method used. The Curve fitting starts with a retail price of £55.14 +VAT with a non-dimming driver. The fitting with a mains dimming driver retails for£65.14+VAT. Depending upon the lighting layout, you will normally need less Orluna fittings than other brands as the beam angles go up to 60 degrees so there is a greater spread of light around the room. If you have some fittings in mind and you'd like a cost on them or you would like some help with a lighting plan, then just send me a message through my contact page on Houzz. Thanks, Peter

While white fencing isn't for me in a back garden, I have seen loads of pics here on Houzz with white fences and, although they mostly seem to be over in the USA (let's face it - they tend to have better daylight in parts of North America than we do in the UK) I do like the look of it, though. I especially like the whitewash appearance if you're going for a Cottage Garden as it adds a weathered appeal. I went for black in my garden which looks pretty stylish, especially with the greens and whites in front of it. I used to live in a house with a roof terrace and we were advised at the time to not use white on the inside of the parapet walls as it would glare too much. The chosen option for the wall was pale grey (before it was fashionable) and it worked really well. For this reason, I wouldn't have gone for white fence or white furniture.

i have the same problem and we have a pitched ceiling so anything looks a bit weird hanging down. i think i am going to go for an extractor that is built in to the hob so it keeps the clean lines and nothing breaks up the sight line across the island. ive looked at a couple and although expensive are a lot less than buying a hob and separate extractor!

I'm following this with interest; we bought a 16th century cottage and I'm still struggling with its peculiarities. Personally, I quite like this and I think it could work in your space if you can find a way to fit it: https://www.jim-lawrence.co.uk/barchester-double-pendant-light/barchester-double-pendant-light-in-antiqued-brass-3312ab?returnurl=%2fbarchester-double-pendant-light%2f In fact, I'm considering buying all my light fittings from Jim Lawrence, I just love their products! If your husband doesn't like to see the bulb (I don't either!!) you should look for lights that have lampshades with diffusers. Or, as a wild card, maybe consider something like this, which I think could also work in a cottage setting despite being a LED lamp. https://www.bespokelights.co.uk/shop-by-type-c4/ceiling-hanging-lights-c29/forest-modern-black-led-linear-ceiling-pendant-with-antique-brass-lamp-holders-p18296