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.

Seems weird not to incorporate it into the design -- I'm all about having things "look intentional" rather than working around them later. Like could the island have connected to this, rather than extending past it? or been L-shaped, so there's room for an extra stool, and also a wall cabinet? Anyway, hard to discuss that in the abstract without kitchen plans. I'm with miacometlady's original advice to not worry about it right now, and decide how to deal with it once the bulk of your kitchen is in place. You might find that you hardly notice it, with all the beautiful new finishes, or it might seem obvious to put some stainless or glass shelves there, or maybe simple is best and one simple hanging picture does the job. Don't stress about it until After. :)

Hi...17' by 18' for kitchen is bit more and u hav not said its only kitchen or open kitchen including dining too. Anyway as of now i'll say some vaastu tips and suggestions first. Keep stow at SOUTHEAST (agni)corner. Keep hand wash sink at NORTHEAST corner and also fix water filter in this corner to wall. Keep grinder/mixer at SOUTHWEST corner. Could also place refrigerator at this corner because SOUTHWEST corner is suited for heavy loads/weight. Above stove could fix exhaust fan or smoke chimney to drive smoke out. Make sure all plug points are neatly planned as per equipment requirements. If u hav own borewell make an tap at ur sink in which direct borewell water comes (optional) Make wood cabin in such that it reaches ur hand easily for very much frequent usages. Hope u r bit ok as of now

Hello Abhishek, If the layout is still under planning ,then you can ask your architect to shift the column position on the staircase wall. For the load distribution you can have two column on that wall for better strength. Your vastu is all good. You don't need to change it. For the kitchen size, you need to inform about the family members in your family. But 6'10"width will not suffice that's for sure.