I just thought i'll share my experience as a first time builder. With the help of this forum I chose and installed all my own lights and did my own lighting plan (just got an electrician in to do all ceiling work). I must say for some reason I probably spent the most time on this area of the build doing research and planning. And I still don't know that much about lights!
I would start off to say that I am glad I took my time and placed my lights carefully. I must say whilst some people may not mind it but I dislike walking into someones home and it is lit up like a hospital. It just does not add any character and feels so clinical. So I took a bit of time and placed my downlights where I thought I needed them then added dimmers where I thought I may need to reduce the light in certain areas. I probably would have put dimmers everywhere if it wasn't for the cost.
I installed in minor bedrooms, rear hall and bathrooms these http://www.electriciansupplies.com.au/s ... ts_id=3599 . They are dirt cheap. Yes they are of a glarey style, so I avoided putting them in areas where you would sit for a long time.
Some up wall lights in the main hall. I didn't need heaps of light. Just enough ambiance to walk down.
I did purchase 4 Domus Deeps and tested them early on in the build. I have them installed in my IT Nook and Lounge over where the couch will sit. https://www.golights.com.au/led-downlig ... s-lighting. Not as bright as the d900, slightly whiter light and the least glarey in my opinon.
I ended up elsewhere using the Brightgreen D900+ as they were on special. All lights in warm white.
Next were the dimmers. My electrican buddy sourced me these http://www.diginet.net.au/portfolio/dig ... rt-dimmer/ . They were cheaper than the other push button dimmers and with the bonus these have a rotary control as well. Much easier to use then the push and hold to dim style. WOW Whilst I don't have anything to compare with, common issues I was expecting is poor dimming performance with LEDs, and potential flicker. With these dimmers all my lights dim down progressively as I will ever need and next to no light on the lowest setting. No flicker than I can tell. Just smooth dimming. Only negative I can tell is the lights have a slight delay to startup compared to the lights on no dimmers.
Couple of Photos
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2QBgsZF6VMUdnNlS1VQQkstTHc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2QBgsZF6VMUbmJCcFRCVDNDaDg/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2QBgsZF6VMUM0RoNDE3VGpWUlE/view?usp=sharing