Wow! I do love light #2. but think it might not be bright enough for the whole kitchen

Adding: we have four pot lights also😊

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What about something like this?

How permanent is your island? It looks freestanding, and I wouldn't do pendants if there were any chance at all of ever moving it. Pendants also aren't going to cut it for ambient light. They'd light the island, but that's it, and I don't see any other light sources in the kitchen.

Most people seem to mix recessed cans with pendants, and I think that would work well in your kitchen. It's more electrical work, though, as you'd probably want 6 or more downlights, rather than just wiring a new fixture to the one existing junction box.

If you want to just replace the central fixture, you could look for a flushmount or semi-flushmount that offers good light distribution in all directions. Or you could look at track lighting, which would give you the opportunity to place track heads around the kitchen where you need light. Some people pooh-pooh track lighting, but it can be a good and affordable option in a situation like yours.

ETA: I was typing my response when you added your comment about the four pot lights. Where are they? I don't see them in the photo?

The island is freestanding and so will the new one.

The pot lights are in the soffit over the sink and bordering the kitchen.