OK... but the wire wont be lower as it is fixed now. The wire in the pics below is the wall facing each other. They were leveled on equal height but the beam on one wall makes it seem a little above. But i think you guys are absolutely right that up and down lights wont look good there. I think you are right about down lights lessismoore. Would it look good if i go with two different lights on opposite walls??? it would look odd right.

example: winding staircase, source internet Little modification need to be done for entrance lobby opening, where you could accommodate a shoe rack and the complementary vertical wall can act as a amazing entrance decor wall wall in Kerala style heavy color play or texture/wall cladding with brass mural.. by doing this you get space to mount TV unit and a good space for sofa arrangement (make sure sofas are light as the space is less to accommodate baggy sofas), staircase can be made in the shape shown in sketch plan, with marble finish on the foot steps (or as per interiors), space in the bottom of staircase next to master bedroom wall can be utilized for chest of drawers or a tall furniture, make sure the staircase bottom part to be casted smooth in finish.

In my suggestion, now one should have different color schemes for different areas and rooms. Painting the whole house in just one color might make the interiors dull. Not even color of the paint, you can also try for patterns, textures and wallpapers for vibrant looks in your rooms. visit IDUS Furniture for wide range of wallpapers.

Hey there.. maximum space is occupied by furniture in a room, so to physically maximize place you should go for fusion furniture like combining dining table with sofa so that you need two seperate spaces for each of them. I have done such a combination in a residence and ot worked out amazingly. To visually make it larger use of mirrors on walls, nude colors and proper lighting can really help. I would really recommend to have seperate space for toddler and let the kid create his nuisance and clutter and reuse the playpen may be alongside entrance door. Which can be later remodelled to reading space or other utility.