I have a similar question... our island is only 5 feet and we are planning to have 2 pendants. What size do you recommend and how low do they usually hang?

I agree, if you can install for a 3rd light, I think those sizes would work. If you have only 2 sockets, then I would do a pendent that is about 21 to 24" like below, with about a 30" space between. Good luck!

First you must consider height as well as width, you dont have cathedral ceilings, that fixture looks about 24 inches long, which means with out any chain it would hang at an 8 foot level. Second, fabric shades and kitchen sinks don't mix, trust me when I say water splashes in all directions! plus steam from hot water can all mark the shades. your kitchen is small so I would not close it in with solid state drum shades. I would do 2 larger scale glass pendents. Use the drum shade in the breakfast nook.

Some photos are attached. Island top is 108" x 54", waterfall top, honed black pearl granite. White cabinets. Ceilings flat 9'. Kitchen is open on 2 sides. Need advice on size of pendants if using two oversize pendants. I'm thinking width somewhere in 24" - 36" range depending on height, shape etc... I don't want them to look too big nor too small. I can use 3 pendants also, not set on 2 or 3, not sure. There are photos below of the type of pendants I'm leaning toward as of today but I'm open. The backsplash and hood behind it will be a pretty bold porcelain and I don't want to distract from that either (photos below).