Thought I would update the thread I started when I was trying to figure out what type of light to get for above the island with an 8 foot ceiling. Well here are some pics. We chose a pendant light we found (Juno onyx) at Design Expo. With our GC's help we got a flat ceiling mount/transformer (the one at the store was more conical) We wanted something with a low profile, because of the 8 ft ceiling. We love it. Thanks to all of you for your invaluable help. Here are some close up pics of the lights.

Did you ever end up installing these pendants at the 29 inches? My ceiling is about 10ft 10 inches and that pendant with 1 extension will make it 29 inches above my island. Debating what to do. Without the extension it will be 40 inches above the island which I feel is too high.

Thanks for the quick replies! Here are the pictures of the lights. Im not sure I have a look I’m going for, but I have looked at thousands of lights and these are the ones I liked. I want it to feel homey, but also pretty and I think the kitchen needs a pop that the lights can provide. I thought either of these would be good but when I realized how wide the Minka light is and how long the hvl esopus is, I realized I could use some help.

Hi there! I have the same question a year later, we have the same 10 ft island and 9 ft ceilings. Do you have a picture of your finished kitchen? I would love to see!