Rog
A couple of pics from my gallery showing my layout.
Will be adding two further rotary switches beneath the two near the wheel for extra heater controls. Will have backing plates made with engraved signage for the swith uses and will get the knobs black annodised to match the layout look.
The courtesy light and pull switch below I got off ebay from an MGB if I recall correctly. This works well at night and comes on with door opening or pull of the switch for any night map reading I may need to do.
Large space below will also house a stereo unit when I'm closer to finishing the car.
Would echo the sentiment about being able to see the gauges and with modern steering wheels anything tucked to the right of the steering column tends to get lost or relatively unsighted.
Good luck with your choice.