Here's images for reference. Forgot to mention I'm going from 1 to 2 pendants.

Any thoughts? I'm starting to edge toward the stone-ish matte tiles and glass pendants. I really like Schoolhouse Electric's offerings, as you can switch out the shades to any style.

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Hi there! Okay...for the pendants, I feel like you need the more solid Chadwick pendant just because I think the other (which I LOVE) might get lost with the dark cabinets.

For the subway, I prefer the white. I love the shine and the contrast to the other darker colors in your kitchen.

the first thing I would do is remove the standard builders 4" back splash before you tile so you get more tile to view (if you notice in the 2 pics you provided of splash there was no 4" granite on the wall first) second.. while I love subway tile.. at the range area add a focal point / detail / accent tile .. perhaps as simple as adding border tile to frame it and then take the subway tile and install in the middle of it in a herringbone pattern. any way to find a home for that micro on the counter?

Yes! Definitely going to remove the 4" backsplash. Never liked that.

Ah the microwave. The bane of that space. I could never do one as a vent hood as I actually wanted the vent to work. ;) I've considered putting it across the room behind the eating area, perhaps. A built-in might be nice too, although i don't have a ton of cabinet space.

As pretty as those Edison bulbs are, they will spin your meter - be aware.

Really? Even the 20-watters? I have some Edison candelbras in my entryway that go constantly when I'm home and my bill has continued to be really low. Of course, that's not a scientific observation by any means. :)

RK, being an ex-lighting person I probably over reacted and imagined you burning a 100W old fashioned carbon filament look-alike that are popular now. They WILL spin your meter. No, 20 watts is low, and would not make a big impact. But for me, in fixtures that you don't see the bulb, I prefer compact fluorescent or LED lamps/bulbs. For example, a 23watt CFL should give you as much light at a 100W incandescent bulb. Whereas a 20W incandescent lamp throws hardly any light. Of course CFLs and LEDs are more expensive but last much longer. Personal preference too will help you decide. Best wishes,