tonytonytwo what is the name of the countertop? what kind of granite is it?

Stewart Culler Yes!

Eutree Wide Plank Flooring It really looks like steamed long length black walnut.

Stewart Culler Stained. Ultracraft Cabinetry in Maple with Smoke Stain.

Rebekah Zaveloff It's hard to tell if that's a granite like white granite or quartzite. Stone is called by different names from region to region so best to show your the picture to your supplier.

http://www.marble-granites.com/products/Granite/Persian-Pearl.aspx?p=277
http://www.marble-granites.com/products/Quartzite/Moonlight.aspx?p=414

cvarady Downsview was not the first to mix wood and metal.

Stewart Culler Very perceptive. I wouldn't say we stole it. The homeowner wanted that look and Downsview wasn't available in this area at that time. Plus, the homeowner wanted Amish made cabinetry, which we offer, so the Amish duplicated the Downsview look.

remodel260 Check restoration hardware.

Becky Harris They look very similar to country industrial pendants at circalighting, though the structure at the top is not exactly the same:

Rebekah Zaveloff It's a bit far away so tough to tell...but I think it's a Hansgrohe or Grohe.

Sheila Schmitz Here's an ideabook that may have some pendant light tips for you, too:


And you can also browse around for style ideas here: http://www.houzz.com/photos/pendant-lighting/ls=2

remodel260 thank you for all the help, we are actually going to do one large pendant due to the size of the island, it measures 57" across

Rebekah Zaveloff There isn't one kind that's necessarily better than another. If the home already has oak floor throughout, I usually do the kitchen in a matching wood. In older homes you occasionally see maple in the kitchen and oak or fir in the main living spaces. If you're doing new construction, it's a matter of taste - you can do anything you want. It depends on if you like a light or dark finish. Personally I like oak or distressed, reclaimed wood - both take a beating in a high traffic space.