Thank you all for your input! I drew it on paper and the lights look too close together using the 1/3 rule (28" from edge), and they look too far apart centering them on the sides of the sink (13.5" from edge). So, I've decided to split the difference and center them 21" from the ends. This gives 24" between the pendants in the center of the island, and 12" from the edge of the island to the pendant. Even with hubby being 6'5", I don't think he'll hit his head. I drew it out (side view and top view below). Please let me know if there are any fatal flaws in this plan! p.s., our ceilings are 9', so I can easily have the bottom of the pendants 36" from the top of the island - thanks for the tip Jan!

If you want to use the existing locations, consider semi flush mount rather than pendant. You can install a kit to convert the can lights to accept a regular fixture. If you are open to moving locations, then an electrician can wire for pendants over the island, and you can get the holes patched. It all depends on the budget. Good luck!

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When we've done polls regarding pendants vs recessed light over islands in this forum, the results are usually 50/50. I have skipped pendants over my last 2 islands and a peninsula. For the new build I did 2 pendants over the large windows over the sink area. I wanted the eye to be drawn all the way through the kitchen and not be stopped by pendants over the island. We designed in lots of lighting for the whole house with separate switches/zones and dimmers, so you have flexibility.