I think the 14" globes would work fine. I just did a quick sketch. You'd have 20" between the globes and between the end of the island and the first globe. So basically you'd have 20"- 14" globe - 20" -14" globe - 20" - 14" globe - 20".

As for the height? I would make it 34"-36" from the top of the counter to the bottom of the globe. I wouldn't go higher than that or it will look like it doesn't relate to the counter. So basically, I'd do 48" length.

Great choice btw

Thanks cpartist. Rejuvenation suggested hanging the pendants 72" off the floor which is 36" above counter - just as you suggested!

They said 12" or 14" depending on statement I wanted to make.

Any thoughts there? 2" difference seems like nothing but I know it means a lot on a pendant!

Do yourself a favor and with some masking tape, tape out the measurements I gave you on the floor to see how you would like them 20" apart. Then revise for the 12" pendants. I think it's personal as to what you'd prefer.

I think the 12" is plenty big for three in that space.

For example, I'm not sure what the spacing or pendant sizing is in this photo from the link you posted, but they look too close to me.

They are gorgeous lights. My only concern is being able to see every dead bug that gets in them from the open top and being clear glass. I don't know how, but they get in mine and they are fully enclosed! Buggah's!

What is the width of your island? Do a "globe pendant" search on Houzz under photos & kitchen. You can get an idea of what look you like regarding size, island size & ceiling height. Unfortunately, not all of the pics give the size of the globe. I find that I like the bigger pendants - they make more of a statement. Look at the hundreds (kidding) of pics, determine what look you like & then do the balloon test. Do they make clear balloons? That would be perfect. Especially since you have a higher ceiling, you might want to go bigger. Sorry, if I'm confusing you even more but I know you want to get this right. I saw several pictures that the pendants looked too small, some looked too big & some looked just right. Your island & kitchen are looking gorgeous.

We'd love to see pictures of balloons & vote.

Listen to Romy, she's on it!

I did that search she suggested and had a similar reaction in that the globes were looking way too small, unlike my reaction to the one I posted that seemed too big and close together.

I had to stop after a couple pages, but I thought this one looked ok. I will look more closely tomorrow....

They are beautiful lights, but I would never buy such expensive lights that are open at the top. How do you clean them of dust, bugs, or lint that will accumulate?

I was just rereading and I messed up on my description above for calculating placement for three placement. Cutting the island in half and then half again is for figuring out where two pendants go, not three. Duh!

I should have said you cut the island into thirds and then center each pendant within each third! Sorry about the confusion. Of course those are just rules of thumb, and you can play with what you like best.

Here is a diagram that shows for two pendants or three.

In this one they look too high.

Funny cpartist that you posted the room with the passthrough - those are West Elm pendants I initially wanted until I saw the Hood pendants. I feel they add interest.

I bought clear balloons today but they only came in 12". Too tired to think about trying to hang, so the tape will have to work for now.

I have the tape set for 14" diameter. 20" in between and on ends as mentioned. Center one would line up directly with recessed light. I think 12" may be a tad too small.

Thoughts?

More of a top down view:

If that is 14" then I definitely would not go with 12". I agree it would be too small.

Oh and it was rebunky who posted the rooms. :)

3- 12" pendants would be perfect. I love that light!

I like that mock-up. That looks great Rebunky.

I just made a "Globe Pendant" IdeaBook on Houzz hoping to find an island Erica's size & specific globe pendants sizes. So frustrating, as either the island size wasn't listed or the pendant size wasn't listed. While I was doing that, you made that great mock-up. I really like the two pics of the black island kitchen you posted earlier and the mock-up looks very much like that size & spacing. The outer pendants might be able to move just a tiny bit closer (a smidge) to the edge of the counter.

edit: based on the mock-up, 14" pendants?

My island is 109" long and my three 14" pendants fit perfectly. Smaller pendants would have been lost in the room.

Wow. You guys rock! That mock up is awesome... I think I'm sold on 14".

Next decision... pulls... and then backsplash...I'm getting anxious for this to be over because I'm tired of making decisions (and then second guessing myself!).

I ordered the 14" pendant last Sunday and they'll be delivered tomorrow! Nice and fast for custom.

So, I know how I want to space them (20" between each) but where over the island do I hang them. Island is 60" wide. I can't find anything that gives me guidance on this - only height).

Centered I believe would look best.

ETA: Can't wait for the reveal. It's going to be beautiful