rhome...a couple of things that would not work. In the view of the entire wall you can see that I am limited on how far back I can take it for the one with the pass thru. I only have about 5-6 ft. from corner. The one with the island turned the other way I am still trying to figure out. I know this is a challenge trying to open up this kitchen within the limited space. I really appreciate the time you have spent helping me. I guess I have to tell DH and cabinet guy I am just not ready yet. Back to the drawing board! Thank you!

We had a sunken living room right in the middle of the house. No good reason for it, just an 80's thing. We got it filled and it's all one level now... 1000x better. But we did it during a whole house renovation which we are in the middle of right now. So we were replacing windows and sliders, updating electrical, etc anyway. It's a big job, especially how you explained yours and especially if you have sliding doors, baseboard heat or anything that will need to be replaced by filling it in. What about just filling the "seating area"?

C Hogan "Are you mostly referring to the image from living room to kitchen." yes. when I look at the picture facing the kitchen, I can see between the chair, the side tables, and the lamp. the fact that you can see the back of the console table in the dining room, the basket under it, the pet bed, plus clutter, cables, etc. there is too much going on. we all have everyday clutter and that's ok. but in this picture, I can see it all at the same time and it's a bit much. a short wall will divide and calm it. (or a short cabinet or bookcase like auntthelma and Maureen suggested. then you can have some extra storage!) as for the view from the kitchen to the living room-- I don't think a solid knee wall will obstruct your view too much. like I said, if you're worried, hang a sheet (or cardboard or something) and see if it blocks things too much.

I'm no expert but since you asked...For me, the sconces and the pendants don't work together. I like the round light, but since I can't get my head around the other two going together, hard to tell if it will work. Since it's over a table, you really don't have to pick it until everything else is done, just wire for it.