If you google pendant light placement there are various sites that recommend placement. We just put pendant lights over an 8 ft island that has a stove in the center. We used 2 beautiful pendants from CXNY . The website is beautiful and the owner is extremely knowledgable wit suggestions . The lights are about 13 inches in size with equal spacing from each end and they look look perfect...sort of kitchen jewelry. I wanted substantial but clear so that view from attached family room would not be hampered. They hang 30" above countertop...my choice ,although 36 " is also a common length. The reflection on the ceiling is art in itself. Check out the website. I looked at every pendant light on Houzz before choosing
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