housavvy: Thanks for the website info. I'll have to take a look. I thought finding a light fixture would be one of the easiest decisions I have to make in this remodel but it's just as hard as some of the other ones. My head is dizzy!

i like several pendants from ballard designs. also the ones on the site horchow are really unique, though they are quite pricey. Here is a link that might be useful: ballard designs pendants

If you're doing title 24 compliant lighting, 8 cans would be appropriate. You might just have to replace the cans with edison (screw in) bases. The title 24 CFL cans don't make sense to me. 1. They cost more - the can alone is ~ $60, trim ~ $20 and the bulb is separate (not the $1 variety). 2. Fixing failed ballasts would be a problem as you need access to the can from above. 3. Not dimmable. 4. The light output is lower than CREE LR6 lights.

I like Toltec and the fact that they have handmade art glass shades -- very cool. We looked at Toltec but wound up with this one to hang in a dormer. It's by Savoy House, 12 inches in diameter and takes a 100w bulb (we have a 60 watt Marconi style in it now). I was looking for it on the website of the shop I bought it from, but they are still updating with new products that have just come in (they had just hung this one and I took the one off display so we could finish a room over the weekend so they don't even have another one on display yet). Anyway, while looking for it, I also saw this one -- take 4 60w bulbs and should give off good light. Well, the photo url isn't working here -- try the link below. Here is a link that might be useful: Glass drum