inspiredisabel - which one did you choose? and localeater Thanks for the compliments and your input. Sorry about the picture posting era - I fixed it. I didn't consider the clemson at first, but I was thinking the lighting needed to match the hardware - I am over that now. I have found several similar pendants that I like a little bit better than, but cost a lot more. Mainly at Circa - beautiful, but I also need wall sconces and a dining chandelier etc. wi-sailorgirl - I love the Andover pendant - thanks for sharing it. I really appreciate the input. It might just be a bit too industrial for me. One of those things I see and think is really great, but maybe is a little too cool for me :)

Stickley Audi in White Plains has a nice selection of transitional stools. Vista Furniture on Route 59 in Nanuet has a good selection in a less expensive range. I feel your pain. I have been all over Westchester/Rockland/Fairfield counties looking for stools and I can't find a thing-- I'm looking for something more contemporary but not too contemporary-- it's been very difficult. Did you look at Lites Plus in Nanuet for pendants?

Counter height stools range from 24-28" high (seat height). It really depends on your preference. The 24" ones were too low for our taste. Borrowed some that were 28" high (Hillsdale Normandy) that we really liked but when I went to order them saw that the manufacturer also made one in 26" height for significantly less $$$ (HIllsdale Northern Heights). Ordered the 26"s with intention of returning them if they didn't work out. Turns out the 26"s were perfect. It did take us about 6 months to find the perfect stools. The other questions to ask yourself are: Do you want stools with or without a back? Do you want the back to be high or low? Do you want arms on the stool? Do you want the stool to swivel? Do you want a metal, wood or combination stool? Do you have little ones that will be eating as well as doing their homework at the island?-if so, a higher seat will be better for them. Hillsdale furniture makes a number of different height counter stools in all designs. You may want to take a look at what they have to offer. Great deals can be had on Hillsdale stools at Kohls.com. If a Hillsdale stool isn't on Kohls.com today, wait a month and it will likely appear. Hope this helps! Here is a link that might be useful: Hillsdale Furniture Counter Stools

What about a clear-back, (chrome-legged) stool? They won't visually interrupt your view of your lovely remodeled kitchen... one example