Your kitchen is gorgeous, not a style I would normally do for myself but really stunning. You must be so excited to finish! I think 3 globe pendants would look great, but definitely frosted glass to keep it looking clean. I also just don't like exposed bulbs, IMO it's harsh on the eyes.

Since you are going with a rod pendant, make sure you check to see how many downrods come with each fixture, and how long they are. Once you go to hang you will need to decide on height from the counter, and you want to make sure you have the flexibility with the downrods to get as close to your ideal height as you can. Not that you asked for this advice, but given your high ceilings, I recommend hanging a couple of inches higher than the standard measurements for pendant height. I think the usual recommended max height from counter is around 38", we went 40" with our 10 ft ceilings and it's just right. Much more proportional to the room, but not so high that the lights lose their function.

GREAT advice! Thank you!!!

Your electrical seems to be in a completely wrong spot for island pendants. The new ones will be placed by the tops of the sky lights...was the plan different at some point?

@lucky998877 those were were the original spots that held an awful ceiling fan and one was capped. There is no attic above this ceiling so even getting the can lights was a challenge. We will most likely have to use a multi-port canopy. I found a wood tone one on Perigold that would blend with the ceiling

Here is my 2 cents.

1. the multi port canopy will be to short, I would opt for using a Tech rail, then you can use one of the preexisting boxes to power it. or black track ( which is conducive to mid mod)

2. that would help as you will need a hang strait canopy, (and you can always order rods) ten ft is pretty average height anyway.

3. because you have very little light over the actual island I would almost consider something with an open bottom to let the light out and give you some much needed working light there.

this is an example you can hang pendants off it as well.

here is track.

I like the track in the second pic. I think that’s what I was looking for. Can you tell me what term to google for that?

Would this be it? Pendant Track Adapter
https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/nuvo-lighting-pendant-track-adapter-ouv4819.html

last thought

Yes, you can by the track and the adapters all at once. track is purchased by the piece so you buy the track, the adpt. and the power supply. you can get power supplies that run straight from conduit so you would not need a junction box, which would be helpful for the electrician as well.

@beverlyFLAdeziner I do love the options you posted and I did have multiple drum pendants like those saved in my pics, the only reason I was leaning away from them was because, even though not pictured yet, we will have all stainless appliances. We have a 48” 7 burner range and a 62” double fridge being installed next week, as well as a dishwasher. Part of me was afraid to mix metals but I also wondered if once all of the appliances were in if I would need more metal. Thoughts?

@Stacie Holden-Rivers love your kitchen. So glad you did hardwoods throughout, not sure why you'd be advised otherwise. I have the first ones @BeverlyFLADeziner posted. I love them. I see them through the window when I drive up to the house at night and they look like two glowing orbs.

My ceiling is much like yours although probably not quite as high. I never "clean" them, just dust them with an extension duster. I also have stainless appliances although I have no cabinet hardware as I have touch hinges. I think it looks fine with stainless appliances and gold hardware. Here's a picture, you decide. I also have two skylights that you can't see in the picture.

Nothing wrong with mixing metals. I'll bet most of the fixtures are available in chrome or SS.

What concerns me is that the light through the white acrylic is pretty flat. It doesn't provide a room with any of the sparkle that comes from a fixture that has an opening where the bulb is exposed. Decide what is important in your room.

@tozmo do you have a link for those? They look great. @beverlyFLAdeziner thank you!

They're from Hinkley https://www.hinkley.com/products/interior-lighting/somerset/hanging.html?hl_finish=Buckeye+Bronze

I don't recall which size I purchased but Beverly can probably advise based on your measurements. I bought mine from a local lighting store, I like to buy in person. The sales person ordered additional rods to accommodate the height. I have a few left if you need them lol. They come on four finishes so you may want to go with the brushed nickel. Looks like these folks have them on sale through tonight https://www.1stoplighting.com/lighting/14-130-339-0-532736/Hinkley_Somerset---1-Light-Medium-Pendant-in-Transitional-Style---11-5-Inches-Wide-by-17-Inches-High3407HB.htm if you want to buy online.

No advice on your lighting since some great pros are here to help. Just wanted to say I LOVE your kitchen already!

@RedRyder, thank you so much!

@RL Relocation LLC -- your kitchen, along with the OP's, is fabulous. Do you mind sharing what handles are on your cabinets? We're going for a similar look, but in a matte black.

@LH not my kitchen, I wiishh lol I pulled it as an example. That being said I found similar handles to those when I was looking for cabinet pulls not long ago. let me see if I saved them.

Love the first lights Beverly posted!

Gorgeous kitchen! Is that back wall tile or wallpaper? Either way, it's yummy.

@chicagoans thank you! It is porcelain tile. https://www.flooranddecor.com/porcelain-tile/kavala-white-porcelain-tile-100888650.html

We suggest to pay attention to these pendant lights. Maybe you will like something.

I like your kitchen but you do have some unique challenges with HVAC air system and the sky lights (is that what they are?)? Plus the old canopies. I would go with something that blends with the HVAC air system and give you the ability to extend lighting over the island. Having a kitchen with a 9.5’ island makes me say lighting over the island is best because it brightens up you r work area.

Two large clear glass globes, not three.

Others have suggested some beautiful pendants. My only addition is to consider how much light they actually give and how that gorgeous island will be used. The demands for a serving and eating area are very different from prep work and homework.

There are lots of decisions or additions still to be made to your kitchen such as cabinet pulls etc and bar stools.. so you can pick the colour of the pulls or simply have metAllic pendants.

Hi again. I am trying to find an adapter for the H track that is for a sloped ceiling but I can’t seem to find one where one end fits in the track and then has a slope that we can hardwire our pendants into. Can anyone assist?

This is what I found but:

you dont need one that has a slop, gravity will allow the pendant to fall straight. as long as the pendant is light. otherwise buy the regular pendant adpt. and then buy this to screw into it.

https://www.destinationlighting.com/item/swivel-track-accessory-slope-ceilings-bronze/590184?gclid=Cj0KCQjwntCVBhDdARIsAMEwACn1lSJzB7yrEOYdBOolZug4CagTouDm1LOkBgTr4Us0tARHq7kVv6MaAluWEALw_wcB

What pendants are you choosing?

https://www.seagulllightingexperts.com/lighting/14-114-843-0-11878/Sea-Gull-Lighting_14-Inch-Glass-Globe-Pendant-in-Contemporary-Style---14-inches-wide-by-14.75-inches-high-6024-15.htm

What do you mean when you say “regular pendant adapter”…the light is 5.8lbs

Halo, pendant adapter. I assume that is what you mean by H track. that is the brand and the adapter will marry to the track, then you can buy the extension. If the pendant is only 6 lbs you dont need an extra adapter, gravity will allow it to hang straight. It will not pull away from the track being that light.

https://www.amazon.com/Lighting-Connectors-Compatible-Accessory-Spotlights/dp/B08TQXLPYD

Like this? https://electricalparts.com/products/halo-l957mb

I’m sorry for the confusion…so the link you posted will allow me to hardwire my panda t into that and the other end fits in the track?

@Stacie Holden-Rivers yes.

The picture on the one you posted is so blurry, but you do not need the one with a hook on the end if you just have wire only. it would be helpful to see the pendant you purchased.

We haven’t put them together yet but this is the wiring portion along with pics of some things I ordered off Amazon in hopes one would work.

so what you will have to do is unscrew the little pointed tip at the end of the track adapter. So your slopped ceiling adapter can screw into that spot. getting the black cord through the slopped ceiling deal first then screw it into place. take the bottom off the track adapter, and pull the length through. (you will have to be spot on with the wire length). Then cut off the excess strip back the wire and join according to color. stuff the wire/nuts up into the track adapter housing, and reconnect the base to the unit. Then click them into place on the track. DO NOT PUT THE GLASS OR PENDANT PORTION ON UNTIL THEY ARE HUNG TO AVOID DAMAGE AND ALSO TO KEEP IT EASY TO MOVE AROUND.

You’re amazing. Thank you for your advice and expertise. I appreciate it more than I can express! ❤️

Honestly you might want to hire an electrician to do it b/c once you cut that cord you cant go back, and they will have a little better time working with the product.

For sure, not something I would attempt. Thank you.

just curious if you also bought the power source for the track? hoping you did.

I worked/managed a lighting show room for 12 years, you become a sutto electrician lol.

I think this is the power source? The little conduit runs to the track.

oh that looks really good! nice color match.

Thank you! It’s much more red/orange in person and finding a match was not fun but I love the way it came out. Strangely, the guy at Home Depot paint department was very helpful in helping me decide to lighten or darken the chops I picked.