It's hard to tell with the pic you provided - are the lights over the peninsula or in the middle of the room? Are they brushed nickel like your cabinet knobs?

Sammie J: Sorry the pix isn’t great. The lights are over the peninsula which also houses my sink. Yes, the existing lights match the knobs.

Cheryl: The drums I’m looking at are 3 bulb something like this pix. There is no cover on the top of the fixture but there is one on the bottom as shown.

I would definitely replace the lights. Drum are fine, lots of options out there

D_gw: like the look of lanterns but, honestly, all I can think of is the glass getting dusty and having to be cleaned much more often than other types of lights. Do you have these lights and have you experienced cleaning them often?

There are many versions without glass. Then you won't have the worries about the build up of dust and kitchen grime.

I think that drum would be more complicated to keep clean because of the different layers.

I would not hang drum pendants. They will be too visually blocking into such a small space. Get something with clear glass that will let your eye see through it.

Will lanterns afford good task lighting to the peninsula/sink? Do they come in a downlight style? There are no other lights except for over/under cabinet lights in the kitchen.

A simple drum will date slowly. The more elaborate & trendy designs, such as with all the chrome strapping and rivets, will date quite fast IMO.

Qam999: what do you suggest? I’m open to suggestions!!

Something like this in nickle if it's over the counter. If you get a dramatic pendant then remove those stars over the cabinets. You don't need anything up there.

Two of these:

Safari Pendant Light, "Brushfire", Wine Barrel Ring Light · More Info

Agnes 5-Light LED Island Fixture, Matte Black and Brushed Nickel · More Info

Housegal200: LOL Yeah, the stars will be gone. We moved here from a large log home and they came here with us. We’ll replace the stools at the bar too.

Do you have a lighting center near you? I find it easier to compare things in person instead of using online photos.

D_gw: yes, there are lighting centers. I’ll take a look there too. Thanks.

Hi, Angela--

Sounds like you've already made some great, classic choices that will date slowly in the years to come, allowing you to enjoy your updated kitchen design for a long time. You're on the right track! For me, drum shades are often a great choice because they read as warm, friendly lighting that's perfect for a variety of areas, but I wouldn't recommend them as the best option for the placement of your two pendants here.

Why? They repeat the expanded circular light patterns your current fixtures have, which are at odds with the edge shape of your linear bar/peninsula setup. Instead, I'd consider a pair of multi-light linear or rectangular options (these may still be fabric-wrapped to give the softness and light-filtering effect of a linen drum shade) to help frame and baffle the light beams directly onto your linear surface below.

I think a round drum shade would be a perfect option in a breakfast nook or other, level surface dining area where you need even lighting all around, but would opt for different shape options here. Since you have such high ceilings too, a pair of rectangular fixtures also help visually define the peninsula perimeter from above, too. Cheers!

Fairway Style Living: thank you for thoughts and advice. Obviously I was questioning the drum lights and now will be moving into a linear/rectangle shape as you and others have suggested.