Coming up with a light is EASY. Coming up with an elegant light is the challenge. Budget is also an issue, but if we are not looking at a main light, then it is definitely doable.
if either of you post details of your goals (drawings help in your case Daniel), I'll see what I can do.
Keep in mind, that with optics, you can make both a diffuse point source, or a blazing bright 5" spot, 6ft away.