Thank you all so much for these very helpful links. I've already found some fixture sets that interest me. Also, for any future viewers of this thread, please note that "directlighting.com" will need to be entered with a hyphen, as in "direct-lighting.com." I am also needing some guidance on under-cabinet lighting and will be starting a new thread seeking some feedback. Thanks again!

Hi Sophia - thank you for the links. Wow that is quite comprehensive. Do you think I could spend less if I purchased a prefabricated shower? 12-16 is more than I thought (by a lot) - especially because I also need a larger water heater too I think. I only have a 28 gallon heater and it is 9 years old, so even my regular showers at 2.0 GPM don't provide heat very long (12 minutes max at this point). With jets, a rain head, and handheld, I might only get 5 minutes in there. So, that's another 3-5k if I do a tankless (probably the best option given the space I have in that room - a bigger tank wouldn't fit). Also, one person apparently had to upgrade their wiring and fuse for the steam generator. I'm not sure if I would have to do this as well (1970s house - maybe)...so that's TBD. Here's what I am thinking about with regard to prefab... though the complaints are that it is extremely hard to install the wall with all the plumbing because you almost need to get behind the enclosure while pressing the enclosure against the wall simultaneously... so installers / plumbers hate it. Some seem to have better reviews than others but I thought this might be an option. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003XZ2RKA/ref=psdc_6810473011_t3_B00D4B2UFK Thanks again for your links. I have a lot of reading to do!

I cannot read your drawing on my screen. You should peruse magazines, Houzz, Pinterest, and save any kitchen designs pics that appeal to you. Your designer needs to have something to start with - do you like modern, traditional, transitional? Though don't get hung up on meaningless marketspeak design names like "modern farmhouse", "industrial chic", or "the horsey-set look". Pictures tell a thousand words. In any case, here are the questions I would start with: - what is your budget. This one is the lynchpin for any plans you have for your kitchen. Nothing - nothing - can proceed without a ballpark of what you want to spend. Is it $40k, $75k, $100k? You will need to buy cabinets, counters, appliances, sink or sinks, faucet(s), ceiling lighting, undercabinet lighting, hardware, backsplash, maybe flooring. Think about what you want to spend for all that. - appliances - what kind of cooking do you do, and for how many? That would help to determine your appliances. Is a 36" fridge enough, or do you need larger, or do you have ability to have a spare fridge in the basement for overflow. Do you want a rangetop plus wall ovens, or a range? Do you have a gas line for a gas cooking, or do you want all electric? And most of all, no matter what, come hell or high water, make sure to budget for hood exhaust, including making sure your duct from the hood to the outside is 8" or 10" diameter. This is not negotiable. - counters - do some online reading about the various counter types such as granite, marble, Quartz, quartzite, soapstone. There is no "correct" counter. It's what appeals to you in the way of looks, budget, and upkeep. - cabinets - it is sometimes hard to know whether you would want wood, white painted, or color-painted. Again, look at kitchen pics and see what appeals to you. Also, take your kitchen into acount with this decision - if your kitchen won't get a lot of light, perhaps dark cabinets isn't what you'd want. How high is your kitchen's ceiling? I think 9' is ideal. Taller than that adds issues of cost, lighting, and practicality.

You an do the carmack one in the entry. I was pushing for it in the kitchen nook because I really wanted to see something with some height. Which I think you can still achieve. But if your uncomfortable with that and prefer flush mount totally do the carmack one in the entry way. I think you will need three pendants on the island. Doesn’t the set come with three anyways? Also, you can try it out in the space and see, maybe use one of the three in another area... but again, 10ft island usually go with three pendants especially if it’s narrow...