That's a classy light. Two of those and you've done a lot to define your space, even when the lights are turned off.

We have two over our peninsula that have dimmable 100 watts each--I dial them down a tad, DH likes them full blast. We're 64 yrs old--eyes are going. People say that the pendants has really jived up the "look" of the kitchen. Our peninsula is about 5.5 feet out from the 2-foot cabinet it connects to.

Sadder but wiser hint: Watch out for swing of door on upper cabs nearby--gotta allow for that before you decide where to position the pendant closest to the wall.

I have only 1 pendant over my 5' peninsula. I would highly recommend 2.

My island is 5'5" and I have two. I wish I had three sometimes, both for functionality and for looks (three just seems more natural than 2). Those pendants are gorgeous but they only have 50 watt bulbs. That's not a whole lot of light! I guess if the rest of your kitchen is really well lit it may be OK.

My peninsula is 5'2" out from the wall and there are 3 pendants.The peninsula is deeper though at 40" and there are no cabinets at the end. Our pendants are narrower as well.
I would at least put 2 pendants if you use the ones as shown. Because of the style of being narrower and being of clear glass, one would get lost and not be at all noticeable.

Here is a photo of my in progress peninsula. You can see where the electrician made two spots for the pendants but I think the one is too close to the cabinets. Do you think the pendant I like will work in the space? I am not good at this sort of thing. I know the pendant is not cheap--hoping to find them in the US cheaper.

I have a similar situation, and because we have a relatively small, very well-lit kitchen (recessed lighting), we went with one. We felt like two would have been too much light, esp since we have cabs on the adjacent wall and won't be using that end of the peninsula for food prep, etc. I would post a pic, but we have yet to select the pendant.

One more comment I have because we're in a similar situation... I am by no means an expert, but for task lighting on a peninsula, I am looking for pendant(s) that will direct most of the light towards the countertop, and not something transparent that will be somewhat glaring from across the room. I think that is why you see so many pendants with a frosted glass in vibrant colors, they can be the 'jewel' of the kitchen and still get the job done without being almost too bright to look at directly! Just something to think about.

Have you considered one fixture with multi lights?

Here is a link that might be useful: multi light pendants

Natal- I did think about that but was having a problem finding one. Considered this one, but not sure...

Here is a link that might be useful: Cluster Light Pendant

Stacyneil- I do not think I will need a ton of light from the pendants, more for looks.

Blfenton- I agree with your reasoning. I guess my dilemma is do I go for one bigger light or two of the ones I posted above. My thought process was that I was looking for something with clear glass so that it would not crowd the small space.

rcmb- I do know what you mean but adding pops of color but my problem is that I am not a color person (I am almost regretting the wall color and wishing I opted for a more neutral color). :(

I like the cluster pendant you are considering.
We did a pool table light over our 7 ft peninsula and are happy with it. It has 2 downlights and 2 that shine upwards.
The ones that Natal posted are along the right track too.

Newbie, you can never have too much light in a kitchen. We originally had two pendants over the raised bar. After a year I added another. All use 100w bulbs that are dimmable.

I tend to agree with rcmb, the clear globes might end up being a distraction. If you plan on using the peninsula as a work area you really need concentrated light on that surface.

Another option similar to that cluster light is the firefly pendant at cb2. It's 24" long.

Brickton--Oh I really like that it much less than 2 of the pendants I was considering.

Does anyone have open/clear lights? Do you find them to problematic?

I do not like clear lights at all...or bulbs that hang below the pendants. That's just me, but it bothers me, when the light is shining in my eyes, while I'm trying to talk to someone.

If you have any shine to your countertops, it becomes even worse, IMHO. Glare gives many people headaches and eye strain, but other people don't seem to mind at all. I guess the question is, how does it affect you, your family and friends? Remember, if a light hangs down enough, that you're looking AT it, while working or conversing, it may get very annoying.

Isn't your prep sink, in the corner, on the peninsula? One light/pendant might work better, since the sink will break up the symmetry. Are you planning to have any lighting over the sink, or just using the pendant(s)?

You could put the clear lights on a dimmer switch. We have dimmers on all of our lighting in the kitchen.

Perhaps I am misunderstanding the pendant you posted--is it two layers, a clear outside one and an opal inside one? The bulb inside the second part?

Here is a link that might be useful: the light fixture

I also think it looks like the electrician misplaced the wires for the fixtures. From the photo, it looks like a pendant will not only hand too close to the cabinets, it may get hit by the cabinet door and eventually break. The cluster light would make it easier to use the second wire and just ignore the first one.

Hold on *brake noise*

I just realized that the pendant you linked to is a low voltage pendant, ie 12V not standard can not be used with normal wiring / line voltage. Usually low voltage fixture like that are used with a track or whole transformer / wiring system. You can not just wire that in like any other fixture! Nor can you swap in another light if you've already done all the low voltage wiring + transformers, etc.

Hope that helps.

I really like your wall color... perhaps let it grow on you a bit!

Eh, you didn't ask for suggestions either, but I can't help myself. Here's a pendant I'm just dying to use... but I can't because I'm using oil rubbed bronze, no brushed nickel! I'm so sad because I think this is just to die for!

It's definitely a 'dress up' sort of piece and you may prefer a much more casual look, but anyway it's a jewel without being a spot of color. ;)

Here is a link that might be useful: pavo pendant

Florantha- They are the same pendants Candice Olson used in her coffee klatch kitchen shown here in photo 4 of 6... the website really does not do them justice: http://www.elledecor.com/image/tid/3677?page=3&pause=1

Brickton - :( yikes I am glad you pointed that out before I spent a lot of time and money trying to get those pendants here from Canada.

rcmb- So I was just about to have a no pretty pendant for me pity party..but those pendants you found are beautiful!! :) Very simple and color-free but with a wee bit of bling. My taste is very simple but I like a touch of something, something. And those pendants do have it. I am just wondering if they will be too dressy. What would I use for a light over my non-existant dining room table? Hmmm.. but I bet I could switch to my more fancy table choice:

http://www.westelm.com/products/spencer-dining-table-g444/?pkey=cdining-tables

Love it but am unsure to add more black (already have that from soapstone). I do not want the space to feel too cold and formal for such a casual home.

I was originally thinking of warming up the space with a jute rug under the table and grass/woven roman shades. I am not a decorator (obviously) but it sounds like coastal meets Tiffany? Does that work?

I'm SO not a decorator either... BUT, I'm thinking if you have black soapstone and white cabs maybe that table might be in the right family, so to speak. Seems like it might be a warm black like your soapstone. What sort of hardware are you using?

Maybe you can see if anyone thinks the larger pendant would be too much as an accompaniment. I like the idea, but that could be because I'm smitten!

Here is a link that might be useful: large pavo pendant

Can I put this over the Spencer table?

http://www.lumens.com/Axis-Drum-Pendant-by-Robert-Abbey/uu389087/product?ad_id=froogle&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=Froogle&utm_term=Axis-Drum-Pendant-by-Robert-Abbey-NAC-Blackened-Antique-Nickel-with-Ascot-White-D2135&CAWELAID=895841405

Hardware I am still debating between the brushed nickel Amerock Westerly and the polished nickel of Amerock Highland Ridge. I originally wanted chrome to match my faucets, but was not having much luck finding something I liked. And rcmb- those truly are beautiful pendants and you have good reason to be smitten!

Black can warm a space, give it some strength, anchor it, accent it -- doesn't need to be thought of as cold. I don't think of most black as cold.

In fact, I'd think of black as generally warmer than white or brushed stainless.

I have a very small peninsula - only 4 1/2 feet from where the backsplash meets it. I have one pendant over it. I followed advise and made sure that my end cabinet that the pendant is right across from would not hit it and the day after putting it up, found out the cabinet in the middle hits it. Oh well, I'll need to put a chain on the cabinet so it is not opened all the way.

Here is a link that might be useful: {{!gwi}}

Thanks Lascatx! I took DH to West Elm today to look at the table. He likes the table but wishes it was a dark rich wood tone and not black.. but by the time we left the store I think the black was growing on him. He said he did not want black chairs or white fabric (were are too messy :( or so he thinks) chairs. We thought about the woven seagrass ones--they might work. Although I am wondering if the light fixture is too fancy. I will try to post more updated photos of the space soon--