I have one Rejuvenation Baldwin pendant over my island (actually it's centered in the 12 x 15 foot kitchen), which is toward the end of the island. I toyed with putting in 2, but with that much light, it would be overwhelming. My island is 45 X 67. I initially wanted to center it over the island, but didn't want to tear up that much of the ceiling to do so. This particular pendant can take up to 300 w bulbs. I tried one of those and found it super bright in such a small space. I went with a 150 watt CFL and love that. In fact, with being used to the old single light, I find that sometimes I just work with the UCL and the overheads off completely. I think these initially were designed to replicate those gorgeous schoolhouse fixtures that hung from ceilings of larger warehouse buildings, down into the room. So, I thought, how could this fit in my small kitchen? But, you know what, it really works in that small space! My ceilings at 9 foot and it hangs down 33 inches total from the ceiling. It doesn't feel too big with the 12 inch shade, and my taller friends don't seem to notice it at all. byw, I'm just under 6 foot myself. I still haven't adjusted the chain properly as I've been unsure of the height, but I think I'm ready to take off the extra chain and leave it where it is. Here's a shot of it- its early morning here so it's hard to get a great shot on my IPhone with the light on, but you get the idea.... Still in progress kitchen...

Yes I've addressed it, but you still have the canopy to deal with so really, very detailed measurements are important! The issue with a hardware ring is that they often don't match, ruining the look (don't ask how I know). One thing I love about your chandie is that it's actually quite light looking (ok pun LOL) but it's a high impact, all at the same time. I don't know if you've seen my dining room chandelier. Big, chunky and heavy all at once! (There is a chicken in the middle). It works because I really was precise with the measurements of the thing. I was tight (12.25 inches width difference) but after I let go of the links, and allowed an artist to paint the replacement hook...I was ok, but it wasn't cheap to get to that point! So I'm just saying...measure twice :) Our chandy hangs just at the 30" off the table decorator requirement, and it's perfect...any more, just an inch, would have impacted use of the space. I hope it fits...it's a gorgeous piece.

The minimum recommended overhang for seating: Table-height (30" off the floor) - 18" Counter-height (36" off the floor) - 15" (no, not 10" or even 12") Bar-height (42" off the floor) - 12" (but with an 18-inch surface to minimize knocking things off the surface and down to the lower counter or floor) Overhang means "clear leg/knee space" -- after accounting for cabinets and decorative doors/end panels on the cabinets The only time less might be OK is if you and your entire family are very short and have short legs. The minimum is for average height. In fact, if anyone is tall in your family or has long legs, deeper is better. With an island 48" deep, you should have room for at least 15" of overhang. Don't skimp! (Skimping does not "save" aisle space, people just stick out into the aisle farther and they're uncomfortable if they are seated for more than a few short minutes.) For seating, keep in mind that you need at least 2 linear feet (or 24 linear inches) for each seat. If you want 4 seats, that means 8' (96"). Another consideration...your Cleanup Zone is in your island. That means dirty dishes will be "in the face" of anyone sitting at the island. If you reduce it to only 3' deep, it will be even worse. Prep Zone...your Prep Zone is in the island, on the non-DW side of the sink. You don't have very much workspace as it is. Reducing the island to 7' will make it even worse. Finally, with the small amount of prep space you have, you don't want to be juggling prep dishes/tools while trying to prepare a meal, which may very well happen if you reduce the island to only 36" deep. Bottom line: I recommend sticking with the 4' x 8' island size. You appear to have enough space for a 4' depth and still have room around the island for 48" aisles, so leave it as-is. Regarding the aisle between the island and range wall...because you have the range and DW overlapping and the sink across from the range, you should have at least a 48-inch aisle between the range handles and the island counter edge. That will help minimize the conflict with the DW and range and, hopefully, minimize accidents when trying to use the range while the DW is open as well as minimize collisions when someone is working at the sink while someone else is working at the range. Speaking of aisles, aisles are measured to/from the items sticking out the farthest -- appliance handles, counter edges, etc. They are NOT measured to/from cabinets. The 24" depth for a cabinet only includes the box -- it does not include door/drawer fronts, counter overhangs (~1.5"), appliances, etc. This means the aisles are incorrectly measured if they are measured to/from cabinets, as appears to be the case for you. If that's the case, then in reality, your aisles are at least 3" narrower than shown. So, that 48" aisle is really only 43.5", too narrow with the range and DW overlapping and the sink across from the range. (48" - 1.5" island overhang - 1.5" perimeter counter overhang - another 1.5" or so for the range's handle that sticks out past the counters = 43.5" (if the handles stick out farther, then the aisle will be even narrower).) I'm assuming the layout is finalized and cannot be changed with regards to cabinetry, fixtures (sink), and appliances. Is that really a 24" wide range? Is the refrigerator a built-in refrigerator as opposed to a counter-depth?

Hey there! It's great that you're considering light fixtures for your kitchen island. I understand that you want to make a statement with larger fixtures, but it's important to consider the overall balance and aesthetics of your space. With your 11x4-foot island and your 10-foot ceiling, your designer's recommendation for two pendants that are 21 inches in diameter seems reasonable. There are a few factors to consider: Proportion: Larger fixtures might overpower the space and create visual clutter, while appropriately sized pendants maintain balance and focus on the island. Clearance: The recommended distance between the bottom of the light fixture and the countertop is typically 30-36 inches. This allows for adequate headroom and ensures the light is distributed evenly. Visual weight: Larger fixtures can make the ceiling appear lower, while appropriately sized pendants can create a more open and spacious feel. However, it's essential to trust your instincts and explore various styles and sizes to find the perfect fit for your kitchen island. You can also try experimenting with different arrangements, such as three smaller pendants, to achieve the desired impact. In addition, you can check out idealamps.com, where we offer a variety of lighting options for your home. We have a wide range of light fixtures that might fit your requirements and help you find the perfect piece for your kitchen island. Good luck with your project! Best regards,