Depending on the look of the chandelier, etc. I'd probably do a semi-flush light of some sort. Too many dangly things can be distracting and I don't think 3 inches is enough for a sconce.

It sounds like your lighting is similar to mine & we have a pendant light directly over the sink - however our 3 windows are right next to each other - no wall space in between, so the pendant light is in the center window.

This is the chandelier I'm thinking of, at least for today:

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Pbrisjar, if you get a chance, would you show me an example of what sort of light you're thinking of?

And Hostapasta, I'd love to see pictures of your kitchen. I looked in the Finished Kitchens Blog, but it wasn't there.

The one below is on the ornate side (though I like it) but gives an idea of what I'm talking about.

This one might be closer:
http://www.seagulllighting.com/Close-Lighting-77474-962.html

This one is a near match for your chandy:
http://www.seagulllighting.com/Close-Lighting-75275-773.html

Sorry, the images don't allow direct links.

Here is a link that might be useful: The light

We are using schoolhouse shades throughout the kitchen in various sizes, including the two hanging pendants on either side of the sink. I would have loved to gone with sconces but DH said wasn't enough room on either side. I have heard that two lights over the sink does not cast shadows like the one light does but I also like the look of the one. Don't know if that is true or not.

Would a two light pendant light work? I just grabbed the first one I found.

Here is a link that might be useful: light

I really like the idea of scones between the windows. There is a kitchen that was posted a couple of months ago that I'm thinking of, but can't find in the FKB. If I recall, it had blue walls, no uppers, a cool range (big professional jobbies) with one of those cool big rounded hoods with the banding. No backsplash - just painted as they were looking for backsplash advice. It had wall sconces.

Huh, I found the one I was thinking of, lanugget's kitchen. The sconces aren't exactly what I was remembering (neither was the hood, oh well).

Anyway, sconces might not work because 3" isn't much room for the base plates.

In our previous house, a 1926 colonial, we used the house's ORIGINAL over-the sink light, which was mounted between two windows. (Also had under-can lighting and a semi-flush celing fixture). I will find a pic. I am certain you won't like the modern kitchen, but just look at the light, OK ;)

It functioned VERY well, by the way.

Thanks so much, you guys! Pbrisjar, you nailed what I'm worried about - too many dangly things. I love the flush-mount lights you found for me. Thanks so much for looking.

Staceyneil, you're wrong. I love modern, more so the older I get. I just happen to live in an old house, which I also love. Your kitchen shows exactly what I'd like to do, but I guess you guys are right that 3" isn't enough for the backplate. I'm going to a lighting store this morning to speak with them, so maybe they'll know of a sconce with a smaller backplate.

Farmhousebound, do you have pictures of how you've used the schoolhouse shades? I like that look, but most of the pictures I can find only show a portion of the room, so you don't get a good idea of how the whole room is lit.

Thanks again for helping me out. I know I'm obsessing, but holes in the ceiling are *permanent*! (Yes, not entirely, but for my purposes, they are.)