If the fixture does not weigh over 25 pounds, you could purchase a 2' piece of track and an end feed along with a pendant adaptor. The track would run from the box to where you need the fixture to hang (the track can be cut) and you would wire the fixture to the adaptor. This has been done many times. If you don't like the idea of the hook, but it is the easiest, you can get a cord cover which is sold in lighting showrooms that matches the colors in the fixture and just put that over the chain and hook, then extend it over to where the box is. Hope this helps.

Bestyears, I just had to log in to say first, your room is fabulous. I love the color you painted it and am jealous of your amazing sewing skills. I love the fabrics you have chosen. The second thing I wanted to say is to think long and hard before purchasing the braided jute rug from Ballard. I absolutely love the look. It has to be one of the best looking jute rugs out there, but it is a maintenance nightmare. It takes some getting used to underfoot but will eventually wear to a somewhat soft feel. The maintenance however, is tremendous. I had one for 2.5 years in our primary living area with heavy traffic and it was like have 15 large shedding dogs with a few cats sprinkled in. Fibers everywhere. If your room doesn't get much traffic it might work otherwise I would try to find something else first. I replaced it with a cheap seagrass from Lowes for the time being and it doesn't shed at all. Laurainlincoln might can share more if she has this rug. It might not wear for her like it did for me. Shannon

You will NEVER notice that the island is not centered. The only thing centered in my whole kitchen is the cooktop and hood between the two windows. Nothing else. Not the island. Not the sink on the island. Nothing. The only time you will ever notice it's not centered is when you're standing dead center in front of the island and how often do you think that will happen?If you prefer 2 lights over the island do 2. If you prefer 3, do 3. If you prefer a single long pendant do a single long pendant. If you prefer high hats, do those.

Yeah you could. Have you tried it out with the setting you're thinking? If there is enough light, you don't need to.