Island is 5 x 8. It’s pretty big and the current lights are 10” in width and hang down from 9 feet ceilings to 30 inches. Thank you 🙏

I like Sammy's idea: go with lighter looking lantern-style fixtures.

Would you suggest and Sammy- Oil Rubbed Bronze ? Chrome or Silver ? Where can I buy these?

How dark is the ORB? Because on my screen they look black. You could do black, brass, nickel... you can mix and match your hardware finishes. I agree that I would stick with a more open lantern style or something similar. Your kitchen is so pretty!

https://www.build.com/kichler-42565/s875516?uid=3706505

https://www.hvlgroup.com/Product/4019-ADB

Just remove the crystals first and see if they suit you better.

They look very similar to the ones in my home that were hung just about 10 years ago. Except the crystals. I don’t think l care for your crystals.

Good idea to replace the fixtures- nipples are not appropriate for the kitchen LOL. Pottery Barn has a lot of simpler oil rubbed bronze pendants that could work for you. If you are going to keep three pendants, just make sure to keep the width small like you have now. This one is 9.5”:
(but there are plenty of others on the site if you just search for pendants)

https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/city-glass-pendant/?pkey=s|pendant|183

https://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/collections/berkshire-linear-pendant-linen-shades

@theresa21 I’ve always loved that light fixture! I wish I had put it in my dining room.

Linen shades in the kitchen, what can possibly go wrong?! Lol.

I have three big clear glass fixtures (kind of like giant balls, lol) over my island. They are completely enclosed and yet the dust somehow finds its way in (and out) and it's quite a chore to unscrew them all, take them down, wipe them with microfiber towels, put them back up. I engage my unrelenting husband for this. He whines and complains, reminding me how much he hated putting them there 5 years ago in the first place. I make him take those fixtures down every six months, He asks for steaks too. Anyway, the other day we finally wiped them down (took only 1/2 day with all the cajoling, the wiping itself was quick), and then..the very next day I had to fight a stubborn jar with the pasta sauce. The jar won. Now I have to ask DH to unscrew (only one of them) again. I can't imagine for a second if they were linen...

Hamma, maybe you are right that linen would not work in a kitchen. Although, in my kitchen it would be fine because of the way I cook. I rarely fry or saute' and dust doesn't seem to be a big problem for fabric shades in my house. A couple times a year I vacuum fabric shades; otherwise, I don't seem to notice the dust on shades. It was just a suggestion to use a single linear chandelier instead of three separate fixtures.

The ones that I have have been pretty easy to maintain. Once a year. I wonder if the bird cage ones will get very dusty ? Also exposed light bulb may make me a bit crazy. Thank you for everyone's input

I am located in Vancouver Canada. Do you provide services here?

Some simple lights, like we used in this kitchen design below, might work.

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New lights, modern knobs and a light counter too will be nice.

Mean counter top.

Will be nice.

Do not keep the current fixtures. They are outdating your kitchen. I like the open lantern style. Updating the lighting will make a big impact. Personally, I would choose brushed nickel or chrome to bring some more cool tones into your kitchen and also to make it feel brighter.

I like them. I think the comments about removing the crystals is the place to start.

Your older fixtures have a heavy feeling. I like the idea of smaller, simpler, and silver.

I would remove the crystals that are hanging from your light fixtures. ASAP. Then paint the knob at the bottom of each pendant with the color of choice. I prefer white, the same color as the cabinets. The point is to try to recycle what you have before even thinking about buying new ones.

Never use clear glass light fixtures in the kitchen as they catch the grease and dust in the air. Once the light is turned on, it magnifies how dirty they are. Years ago when we built our home I choose classic light fixtures. Recently we had our siding replaced to be fire resistant and decided it was time for new outdoor light fixtures. I checked several top sights online & low and behold the same classic fixtures were being sold. I lightly sanded and spray painted the old fixtures, put them back up and they look new. By the way, I did the same with ceiling fixtures in our home, took them from brass to oil rubbed bronze. Looks fabulous.

FWIW I have clear glass pendants in my kitchen and I just clean them occasionally (like everything else). No biggie. A microfiber cleaning cloth for glass is key.

https://simplyorganized.me/2016/01/how-to-clean-pottery-barn-rustic-pendant-lights.html

I’d change them in a heartbeat, as they will have a huge impact. I don’t think the metal choice is as important as the style and you may want to consider that first and if you don’t already have, install a dimmer. You could sell the old ones on Facebook Marketplace

Any fixture that has the light bulb exposed is hard on the eyes, especially if it's bright and meant to lighten your kitchen/island. I agree with others who suggest something simple and updated.

I absolutely would change the knobs and lighting over the island. How about ‘echoing’ the stainless in your appliances, and gong a touch industrial such as with the pendant in the photo below found in Luminoso, Vancouver, and replacing all knobs and pulls with drawer pulls in Antique Nickel by Richlieu from Home Depot (photo below)?

What about Quoizel Grant?

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/quoizel-grant-13-and-one-half-inch-wide-bronze-pendant-light__x9552.html

I like this

I'm confused. If you like the Rejuvenation fixture, why isn't that the answer? I can't see that the shades are going to be that big an issue for that kitchen layout. The Rejuvenation fixture seems to match your kitchen and I bet you would "feel" that the kitchen was much larger. Go for it.

I like beckysharp's choice. While I think your current fixtures are a bit too heavy in appearance, some of the other choices mentioned here are way too modern to go with your cabinets and countertops which have what I would call a 'Tuscan light' feel to them.

As you can see, the gambit of suggestions is all over the place. Your kitchen, and most likely the rest of your home, is classical tradition. For flow to the rest of your home, stay with traditional or transitional. Choose what pleases you and your family. Here are some visuals for you https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/Kitchen-Lighting

You are right I am but more confused now as my home is traditional I’m not sure modern fixtures will work. But im

very grateful for all the suggestions. For now I have removed the crystals and done a deep and will continue to search for the right fit. Initially I was all about the open light but I think the exposed light bulb will drive me crazy. Here are Some shots with the crystals gone. much better. Thanks again 💕🙏💕

Unless you are burning down and starting over modern pendants have no place here. Exposed light bulbs will not give you the wonderful light quality you are getting from these.

Now I will agree they are slightly dated with the faux scavo glass look and they may have always been a bit Mediterranean for your space. satin nickle would be more airy in the space and go well with the appliances, that would be a major change on its own.

I like these for your island. Mixes metals, open design, plus a Roman solar shade at kitchen window. I also updated your island set up. Round black and gold tray complimenting pendants, with modern vase and large cut green leaf and pumpkin candle.

I would not put satin nickel in your kitchen. It’s too cool IMO and belongs in a more modern setting. I’d stick with orb, black, or even brass if you wanted. I would choose a simple lantern style or like becky’s suggestion above. I would not do a solid dark pendant. Too heavy even if the lines are nice. New lights will make a huge visual difference in the room.

Actually if your cabinets are very cream, and they appear to be on my screen, I don’t know if I’d use white glass. I think an open lantern style would look best.

Whatever you put up think about how the light is going to reflect in them. I wouldn’t use the drum ones above because of the lines it would create.

It looks much better with crystals gone now. Another suggestion, replacing the glass to clear (instead of frosted glass) & adding Edison bulbs inside.

Clear glass shows every bit of dust and grime in the kitchen and Edison bulbs will blind you.

I agree with nauna. I have clear glass pendants over my island and hate them! They get cloudy and dirty very fast and are a pain to clean. I’m so afraid of breaking them every time I take them down to wash. I’m looking to replace them with cage pendants with NO glass!

With "cage" or lantern pendants, be careful of the shadows they can throw.

Hi,
I like how much light these lamps provide in your kitchen. Have you considered painting the black iron metalwork? You could use a nickel, silver, grey or beige Rustoleum spray paint to lighten them up. I think that small expense could brighten them up and give the fixtures new life. I’ve done this trick to a lot of my ironworks decor and have loved the results.

Oh, removing the crystals helped a lot. Smart move.

Vagner Pertile I really LOVE the cabinet design! Who makes them if you don't mind my asking please? I'd love to see them in a wood grain/type I have in mind.

This is done my kitchen craft in Canada. They are a hand scraped cream wood. I love these cabinets. They are 14 years old and still in great shape.

alevrasr, if I'd known you're in Canada too, I'd have given a Canadian link,

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/store/product/quoizel-reg-grant-ceiling-mount-pendant-light/3269177

Wayfair Canada also carries it, under a different name, and it's also available with clear glass (which I've always avoided in my kitchen because of the dust),

https://www.wayfair.ca/lighting/pdp/three-posts-macon-1-light-single-dome-pendant-c001434731.html?piid=628764520%2C628764519%2C628767072

What a pretty kitchen you have!

Thank you ♥️