I have a low ceiling in my kitchen (7 feet, 8 inches). I already have recessed lights. I find recessed lights are really useful when cooking for I can clearly see what I'm doing. But once I'm done cooking and want to eat at my kitchen Island or table (the island is movable), I find the recessed lights to be too bright. Instead, I would love to be able to turn off the recessed lights and turn on a semi-flush light or short pendant light that only shines on the island or table. Does anyone know how I can search for such a light? I have tried but have not had success. What key words should I use when googling? I'll be very grateful for any feedback. Thanks!

the crystal one is pottery barn, the others you can find all over. for some cost savings, try Lampsplusopenbox. great deals. https://www.lampsplusopenbox.com/chandeliers-category/island-usage/search.htm this one is nice too. 75watts for each bulb. that should be decent light for the island area they have this one too. not bad at $367. I've ordered a few from them. selections are limited and they change daily. otherwise, try regular LampsPlus, and here on Houzz or Wayfair. https://www.houzz.com/products/lunar-3-light-cascade-pendant-no-767-clear-glass-shades-prvw-vr~111334315

Glass inserts in cabinets with lights inside cabinets can brighten the room. A patterned drum shade in fun latter/color would add some sparkle. Faceted square crystal hanging over island would reflect light. Pretty cushions on dining chairs will bring in brightness! But I really think the light fixtures work in you kitchen. Maybe lively wallpaper in the table area and new cushions in chairs would give you the big pop you are looking for?

For the chandelier I would have an electrician center to separate boxes in the ceiling over the table, pretty easy for them to do, otherwise, you could double swag them off the single box, I can explain that if needed.