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.

Hi Michelle, This thread has had no action in two years; it is unlikely you will get an answer this way. Although only two days old, your comment is already 5 pages back, because there is so much posting here. The best thing is to begin a new thread asking about the size you are considering. Be sure to give more details, the size and layout of the kitchen, etc. so the good people who answer will already have that info and be able to answer more quickly and accurately instead of having to ask you (which will add to the time for you to get answers) or say 'it depends; give us more information.' The other reason to begin a new thread is that the current one asks about the size of the island lights. I think you are asking about the practicality of the size of island itself you are considering. Anyone searching for a thread on your topic would not find it easily because it is a different topic than the original one. A new thread would allow you to get answers tailored to your question and situation. That would be most helpful for you when trying to make decisions. It would also help others who want to know! I hope that makes some sense.

I think you have a range of 12" to 21" diameter for your pendents. It would really depend on how much lighting you want to spread across your Island. To fit 4 - 12" pendent over your 13" island, you will need to space them about 30" apart ( 9" space from the edge of counter + 12" pendent + 30" space + 12" + 30" + 12" + 30" + 12" + 9" = 156" Kitchen Island) With the 21" pendents, you would have to space them about 18" apart. (9" from edge + 21" pendent +18" space + 21" pendent+ 18" + 21" + 18" 21" + 9") Good luck!

How many people are you planning to seat at this island? I'm asking b/c you need these minimums for island seating: 24" per person linear space Two people cannot share a corner 15" overhang of clear leg/knee space A 5'x5' island will not comfortably seat four. Expand it by a minimum of 3" (6" would be better) to get the minimum size for an island that seats four: 63" x 48" (Yes, even 3" will make a difference. Keep in mind that the 24" per seat is the minimum, not the ideal. Ideal is closer to 30" per seat.) Both island sizes (4'x4' & 4'x5') with seating on two adjacent sides will only accommodate three people: Note: The minimums are for short to average height/size people. If you and/or your family are tall, I recommend a deeper overhang with 30" per seat (but 24" per seat will probably suffice)...taller people generally take up more space overall.