I really like the first one best. Nice simple lines. But I think the third one might coordinate better with your dining area light. It is nice also.

ditto whippiechick!

Simple is always better. You don't want anything to fight with your stained glass fixture, at any rate. #1 takes it, IMO.

I think number 3 goes best with your dining room light.

I like the way #3 echoes the convex arch of your lovely stained glass light. It also seems closest in style and mood.

I vote for the 3rd one, hands down. The frilly bottom compliments the other fixture over your kitchen table as it has the same feel.

One of my first kitchen choices was pendant fixtures. Then I changed my mind on backsplash tile and paint colors and that totally changed the look of the kitchen. So the fixtures were returned and I bought some that were totally different from the original ones. So, just a word of caution - try to pick your countertops and whatever else you are replacing first, then choose the light fixtures last.

That said, I do like either #3 or #1 best. If you choose a busy granite, the simpler fixture (#1) may be best; with a uniform granite, #3 may work better. Good luck!

I personally like the first, but based on the tiffany looking fixture you're keeping, the third might be the most appropriate.

Three! It's girly, but nothing wrong with that!

I'm going to go with the majority. I like #1, but I think #3 works best with the dining light. The scalloped edge at the bottom tends to "mimic" (at least to me) the tiffany fixture.

I liked the first one when you originally posted it (still do- it's a nice fixture). But, I REALLY like the third one. Love the detailing on the rod, and beading around the part that attaches to the shade. The shade is an unbeatable match in shape and feel to your tiffany inspired fixture.

Third.

I too think the third one definitely looks best with your existing light, but I agree with native_tx that I would wait to pick the fixtures last.

Wow guys- thanks for all the input. (at least I can eliminate #2 based on the experts here).
The only issue I have with #3 is does it look too
"colonial" or un-cool? Obviously I do like it, but wonder if it is too old lady looking (am I making any sense whatsoever?).

#3 for you...#1 for me! That is exactly what I have been searching for.

#1. I think #3 would take away from your Tiffany fixture and compete with it. #3 is also too busy. #1 is more soothing.

I think #3 compliments your tiffany best.

I agree with Lisa, #3 because of the tiffany fixture, but I also like #1.

Sheila, 3 looks not in the least "colonial." And today's old ladies had fluorescent panels outlined in oak set in their ceilings to illuminate their green formica counters and orange-green-and-brown patterned linoleum floors. Not dainty fixtures that remind me snowdrops in bloom.

Honey, you have a flowery Tiffany-style lamp and you're worried about being old-ladyish? :)

Don't be dissing old lady tastes here. They aren't always wrong. It's just pretty. And goes with the big lamp. I think you could stick that pendant in a colonial kitchen and it would be fine, but it strikes me as more transitional. A little bit of everything. Might look odd in a modern kitchen or a majorly prostyle kitchen or a "bachelor-chic" kitchen, but it's just right for anything that can have that big ol' floral fixture you're keeping.

It goes. But do you like it? If not, wait until the rest is done (if you're sure you want pendants) and THEN decide. You have to look at them...

how bad am I? I have been going back and forth between #1 and #3.... still no decision. as soon as I think I am ready to order one, I decide to wait and then think I shoudl go with the other. I keep reminding myself that really they both seem like they would work really well so little down side.
Can you imagine when I decide definitively on the faucet-sink and pull? Lawd have mercy.

#3 - and can you please tell me where you found it and do they have it in brushed nickel???

If you can't decide (and they are both pretty nice), see what goes on sale first. Then it's DESTINY.

no question --- #1. The Tiffany is pretty, and imho #3 would add a (presumably unwanted) air of fussiness to it. The Tiffany is a focal point, it should be allowed to do its job. Amazing all these opinions, though, and of course I will arm wrestle anyone who disagrees with me! ; )

Gotta say I like #1 best but I think the reason is this:

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oops - sorry for the sideways photo. Darn it.

dorothyct - It's not sideways on my screen. I love #1.

Laurie

I vote for #3 - and I like it so much that I've got to ask, where did you find this?

Thanks.

I also vote for #3 because I think it goes with the stained glass over the table without being too matchey.

#3 is kichler smithsonian. I dont know really where I found it, but when I "froogle" it, it is not available at as many places as most other kichler items. The best price I have seen (from a reliable recognizable store) is $106.
#1 is seagull serenity and is in the $50-range.
What do you think of this? I just stumbled on this, I know I know I ought to get off the friggin puter already. Indecision RULES!!!! Seriously though, I think it is still betweeen 1 and 3. unless of course you think otherwise tee hee
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Sheila, hasn't anyone "shopped" this together for you yet? I've been following a few of your posts but didn't see if anyone had done that yet. I love the newest light you found and I also vote for the Bordeaux granite. I just threw this together but maybe it will help a bit??

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I do like #4!

Subtle, girly, a little bit pinky, nice! Sets off the big shade without shouting "marry me instead!".

I'm assuming these are all on a similar scale, and all fit into the space properly...

#4 is cute bit I think it's too much color (is it really tinted pink?) for your space

name please...

Where/how are you finding all these lights, BTW?

Hubby is stuck on HD and I don't like any of their lighting choices.

I don't think #4 is pink but maybe it appears that way on photoshop. The description says it's more of a golden tinted lampshade. Here's the three lights Sheila is considering without the painting behind it. I'm not sure the scale of all of these either but I imagine they are all pretty similar in size.

Light #1
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Looks great, they are all nice pendants. The 1st one just doesn't seem to match your kitchen to me. I think the one labeled#4 in Lindy's picture looks best!

Ohhh, I really like #4! It would compliments your existing light, yet also have some character of its own as it extends in length more, yet also have the decorative edge.

Wnat to add in about #1 (the one I have).....if you have it on a dimmer - the shade will appear yellow-ish in dimmed light and very white in full light. If you have no dimmer - expect the shade that comes with it to be pretty white in appearance.

Thank you -- and Lindybarts that photoshop was incredibly helfpul to me. I am finding that the description of the measuremtns of the fixtures do not seem to make sense and I called and inquired so of course no one knows. For #4, it says it is 6 1/2" wide by 14" high. No way is it that high, and I have tried to figure it out. Anyway I am now only considering #3 and #4. I might just order them both and return one... but as of this minute I just might call and order #4.
I really do appreciate all the input and photoshop help.
And if anyone wants me to find any lighting for them, I have lots and lots of hours of experience:)

updating.
I actually made a decision and ordered the newest find, #4.
Somehow although I suspect all would have worked just fine, and I did like them all and agonized over selecting the one, I think this one is the right one. Now here's hoping it all comes together.
and thanks again for all the feedback. I really dont have people to bounc these ideas with, so thank you all!!!

Sheila, I'm sure it will. Now, want to help me find some pendant / track lights for above our bar?

Criteria: not expensive, brushed nickel finish, frosted glass or alabaster shade (something in the white range), a little frilly (love #3 and #4) but not too much.

Ideally it would have a large light to match for the main part of the kitchen.

Here is a link that might be useful: Our DIY Kitchen WIP

Pbrisjar-- you have no idea how much I enjoy looking on the net for stuff; you might be sorry you asked.
I looked at your kitchen photos above and love the countertops (what is it?).
To begin with your lights... the#3 did come in pewter. I dont know if you mean you want a silver tone or if it must be brushed nickel. Anyways ....
Here is one maybe not so girly, but very nice and simple. I will keep looking. Maybe we should start a new thread for you? First one is dolan harrison line, and the second is progress trinity. For most of these, they have full lines of lights so you can browse and see if you like th other ones.I will try to get back on later today to look more.
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