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Originally Posted by PorscheGAL
This is the front elevation if anyone is interested. My thought is to build cedar planters on wheels so that the view from the street will change with what ever plant is blooming with the season.
There was a question of stairs: We have plans for a spiral staircase in the back corner. There will be lanterns on either side of the entry arch.
What are your thoughts on lights underneath? One contractor suggested can lights.
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I have never been a big fan of spiral stairs. Try and go up one and you will see what I mean. Very uncomfortable to use. if you must have them, sometime it maybe the only solution. Isn't there another way to get up there through the house such as a pair of French doors. This way, it keeps the bad guys out. Just think how easy it is to get into the house from up there out of view of your neighbors. I understand if you don't want guest going through the house/bedroom to the patio.
A pair of sconces will be beautiful. The question you have to ask yourself is how bright do you need the interior to be? Cans are bright, but can be dimmed. It just look funny to have the underneath really bright where it overpowers the rest of the house from a distance. The issue with dimmers is that most people do not use them and always crank them up full blast. A really pretty hanging lamp of some kind maybe more in tune with the architecture. Picture a hanging lamp on that elevation drawing with just enough light to enhance the interior. Add a few cans in there and wire it up to a separate switch just in case your drop an earring or something so you don't have to go looking with a flashlight.