Hello, You don't say what your ceiling height is, and that is important because it adds volume to the room. In any case, the island is about 10 X 5, and that will need full coverage for adequate lighting. Use 3- 12" pendants evenly across the entire length of the island, or 2 - 20" pendants across the entire length. When looking at this island from a distance, you want the lights to be centered with the entire piece, not off to one side.

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If you use the two, it looks like you'll be able to avoid the drop down issue. I agree with everything Interior Deluxe said.