Or does changing it make it look more traditional?

Your kitchen is beautiful. It does lean traditional. I think the pendant over the island matches the style of the kitchen and has character. You can go with 2 simple glass pendants, but I don’t think it’s necessary or will make a huge difference.

I‘m not sure if I read your post correctly, but if you’re moving this beautiful kitchen to the basement, I wouldn’t bother making changes. If you’re not and I misread your post, I would change the backsplash to a simple subway tile match the lightest color in your granite and possibly the stools. I’d also take down the valences. Other than that, it’s beautiful.

I like your light fixture more, but this is what I can also envision.

Darker hardware would be better and help bring attention to your chandelier, stools and other darker accents. The granite and backsplash are happy partners, so best to try to distract the eye to other elements. Lean a Olive Wood cutting board against the backsplash to further distract the eye. Try those easy things first. Light fixture is nice, but is hung too high. Lower it if you can. About 30-36" from bottom of fixture to top of island. Higher if you are tall people. But visually, I would want it to sit in "front" of the hood of the range. That would work better.

Cant quite see the light above the tall table but it looks like it would work better over the island as the light shines downward ...the. Chandelier would look better over the table the new pulls are a better style and color wise......the color of the backsplash is too pink if the picture is correct..and does not go with the stone on island and counters..what is the backsplash material...and please explain the comment about moving the kitchen to the basement

The curtains also look pink in the pic?...a more modern window covering would be pull down shades in a solid color....without seeing more of your space it is difficult to recommend decor ideas that will fit better in this setting

Above auto correct changed my word. I meant the backsplash and countertop DO NOT play well together. Hence, my suggestions.

Take one of your pulls off ... you will probably have marks/indentations in the paint where the pulls curve at the top and bottom, so you might not be able to replace them with a squared off pull with the same screw pattern. Been there, done that!

Ac lb what kind of stools?

Someone told me changing the pills to soft gold and having sold gold pendant lights might make it flow better.

No, this won't make a bit of difference.

I need to place two pendants over my island.

Agree. The chandy is nice, but it's too "light" for this spot -- I'd consider moving it to the table area /hanging it lower. You need something with more presence in the kitchen. Not to argue with the above posters, but no to glass pendants -- you need something that'll "show up". And with no window in the kitchen, you need something that'll bring in more light.

I feel like my look is too traditional

Eh, this the raised center cabinets are traditional, but the color scheme is today's trend. I think the problem is not "traditional"; rather, the problem is that the kitchen has no personality. What about this kitchen is YOU? The only color I see is the bit of red stripe on a single kitchen towel. No artwork. No display pieces. No prints. No YOU.
need to change my Roman shades fabric too.

Agree. I like Roman shades, but these are too small for the window. You have little opportunity to bring any "softness" to this area, so make the most of these curtains. Drapes with a print /color would be a positive here.

You issue has nothing to do with your hardware. The granite and the backsplash are lighting each other. They don't "go" together. Changing the hardware isnt going to make a lick of difference.

Agree. It's not that they're "too busy" as the OP said originally; rather, it's a matter of colors that aren't friends. The floor and the backsplash work well together; the countertops are the oddball here.

Mrs Pete
That’s so much for the advise but I need more direct answers such as:
What kind of lighting would look good? Chrome? Gold?
If I had to replace one thing would it be backsplash or granite?
What colour stools? Can I get more direct answers? Thanks

Any of these would work?

Or this?

There are a ton of options out there. Tell us your budget and that will help us narrow the choices.

Budget for lighting??
Well, 800 prob for lighting,
Granite I have a guy that can change to quartz 2500
Backsplash my husband says it’s easier maybe to replace to quartz, traventine backsplash will kill the drywall etc. Idk.

I need direct answers tho I’m gettjng general ones.
I want to make my kitchen more transitional rather than traditional

I had my backsplash changed years ago. But, I think we may have been getting new counters at same time (was about 18 years ago!). I don't remember it being hard to change backsplash. I like the pulls. I would try to change out the backsplash and the counters. If only one, I would change backsplash. I like the lantern you post above. I know gold is the rage, but I like silver toned pulls with the stainless appliances. I like the ones you chose.

So, my thoughts are:

Change backsplash to something lighter/white. Maybe a white subway tile.

Get lantern fixture in a silver or black tone..

Replace pulls with silver tone you show above.

You do realize that this forum is comprised of unpaid individuals dispensing advice and opinion on their own time, right? It sounds like you may need to hire a designer to work closely with you to meet your specific needs. You will receive guidance here, but shouldn't expect others to search out specific elements for your home.

Okay
So to clarify
Silver pulls like the one I held quoted off look but silver instead of light gold?
Abs you like that black pendant with the gold middle I posted because that was the one i posted last. it’s gold in the middle.

Are you asking about that open geometric to replace light over island? I would check size. It looks large. Post size and width and length of your island and I can tell you if it will work or not.

My island is big 6 feet by 3 feet

It does look large doesn’t have to be the exact one. Just trying to think of ideas

Over the island lighting should be directed downward ...where the light is needed...it is important that you include function as well as design in your consideration of any light fixture

Which i already mentioned earlier in this post..which you seem to have ignored..

From what I can see from your pictures your existing chandelier is in a position that is somewhat centered in front of hood and hung too high. So, it also looks like your sink is on angle in island. You need to think this through because you will need task lighting over sink. Do you have recessed light over sink? Your island is not that big on today’s standard so you might need two smaller fixtures rather than one large? Something like this.

I love that look yes I will fix the lighting fixture. So we decided to change he countertops that was the original thing I disliked... too gray/greenish for my liking. I may change it to an ivory cream/white maybe with a bit of veining.
Do you recommend me to get the lantern light you posted for me in gold or chrome?

We will add another fixture as you mentioned to make it two over the island

You can mix metals. These are “accent” features but I would go either gold or black. Brushed nickel will disappear visually.

Thanks so much Flo Mangan. Last question, what would you suggest for a quartz counter here. While keeping the backsplash of it doesn’t break off..
And my stools I’m thinking of changing to a white one or grey?

With your backsplash, I would look at Taj Mahal quartzite. It is harder and imo more durable than quartz. Quartz has downsides and I prefer qranite or quartzite. Go look at actual slabs. You will probably need 2 slabs. Take a cabinet door with you plus any leftover backsplash if you have it. If you choose quartz, avoid wide veins. To hard to make look right at seams. Get that decision made first. Then lighting. Your countertop will infirm Metal on fixture decision.

Okay great will check out the Taj Mahal
Any other recommendations ? Also if you HAD to get Quartz what would you pick. I like to check out a few options

Very tricky Jumjum! Lol. I would take a cabinet door from my kitchen to showroom/quartz supplier and compare actual slabs in stock to the cabinet color. There are so many “whites” that you have to compare and contrast. I would seek less movement in the quartz. Gives you more flexibility over time.

Hi flo.
I looked at other places for quartz. What you think to try to bring out the lightest colour out of that backsplash line Calcutta or Calcutta gold. They have warm undertones. The three pics are Calcutta gold

The other pic under this is just Calcutta it has a bit of brown

This one under this message is summer breeze

This last one is Marfil extra more browns

Marfil is best. I don’t think the whites with those big veins work well at all. Remember, you will largely be viewing this on a horizontal plain and the Marfil makes the cabinets pop. Love that’.

Hi flo ...is there abt way to private message you?