The builders are just finishing our kitchen. I guess you would describe it as traditional, rather than modern, but it's not overly traditional. It has a 100 year old build-in cupboard, and then some new units that have painted oak doors, a belfast sink, a stainless steel range and fridge, and dark wooden floors. Colours are F&B -- I ended up with Slipper Satin on Walls, old cabinet and woodwork are Pointing, and new units are "Light Blue". I'm really pleased with how it looks, though slightly disappointed that I've just done exactly the same thing as last kitchen!
ANYWAY, the electrician installed stainless steel spots when I wanted white. He said he would switch them for me, but that he thinks stainless will look nicer as that's what we have for our switches and sockets (and range and fridge). I wanted the spots to be as inconspicuous as possible and the white will blend in with ceiling best. I just don't see them as a feature that is worth drawing attention to, but I am totally willing to be convinced otherwise if you guys think he's right.
Please weigh in. DH for once has no opinion!