It is a challenge because the pendants are such an impactful element side by side and in such close proximity to your breakfast table you need to find something that doesn't compete with what you already have. I would add another material like glass so the area doesn't feel to heavy. https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/hd0/thorne-modern-5-light-kitchen-island-pendant-l6087-k~trpt2405.html?curpage=4&sku=TRPT2405&refid=GX263428761104-TRPT2405_24715957_24715958 https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/birch-lane-astoria-1-light-schoolhouse-pendant-bl3637.html

HI Beverly, The reason I didn't hang the drapes closer to the ceiling because my ceiling is 13ft tall. I would have needed drapes at least 145 to 155 inches which you cannot find at your local store. I would have had to go custom which would have cost me thousands. Building a brand new home, and having to furnish over 20 window, close to 2800 sq ft was out of the question. I also had to get the home ready for the holidays; since we closed on the home in October and I had family coming to stay for Thanksgiving and Christmas. So we had to place money elsewhere, that weren't going to custom drapes. Therefore; I found 108 inch panels and decided to hang the curtains to where they touch the top of the trim but not dragging on the floor. I also had to make sure the curtains weren't so short lining up with the window seat. If I could have found some panels off the shelf around that length, the panels would have been hung closer to the ceiling. As first time home buyers, renting all the time, we never thought to price in drapes or thought window size matter. We thought we could just go to the store and buy off he shelf blinds and curtains. Some of my windows inside the home are not standard sizes you find in the store. Home Depot and Lowes do not even carry many of the windows without special order. Also the blinds I do have were a headache to get and cut. Lesson learned, just go with the builder blinds. Not to mention these drapes cost me a pretty penny themselves.

You seem to be drawn to West Elm style. What about one of their rugs? I don't think of your floor as being busy or having an actual pattern, so I wouldn't worry about that. I think you could use something fun and colorful. I'd be sure whatever size you get will fit completely under all the legs, including the back ones, to make it more stable and avoid what Flo suggests about problems for people sliding in and out .

I'm in the middle of a kitchen renovation. Using Alabaster on cabinets, Calcutta Laza as the counters, black stainless appliances. Need to decide on wall paint - looking at Benjamin Moore (Huskie Gray 1473) OR Clark & Kensington (Coastal Pleasure 5048). Anyone have experience with either color?