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Please, help me narrow down my long list of island pendants!

8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago

Hi GWers, thanks for all your input on our main living area chandelier. We finally selected the urchin chandelier. I had nearly eliminated it from the running but after seeing it in person, I was sold. It really stood out among the other contenders and has a bold, unique Sputnik-esque vibe that fits well with our MCM/mashup modern/eclectic/beachy home:

So now I need pendants for the kitchen island that can co-exist with this strong fixture. I also have a 12 inch MCM globe fixture in the den that will be hanging nearby. Here are the final options for pendants --- we will have just two pendants over the 5 foot wide island. Which one do you think works best with the urchin and globe fixtures?

Option #1:



Option 2:



Option 3 (concerned two of these might not provide enough light or look substantial enough):


Option 4

Would love to hear the GW thoughts on these choices, or if I should keep looking! Many thanks in advance, Pip

Comments (31)

  • 8 years ago

    Here is #5 (reached the photo limit):

    and #6 (fear they may be to cold for the warm brass):


  • 8 years ago

    I like option one, color looks great with urchin and I like that it is solid, a nice contrast to your chandelier.

    Pipdog thanked User
  • 8 years ago

    #2, then 3.

    Pipdog thanked User
  • 8 years ago

    Right off the bat, I like #1. They look great with your chandelier choice.

    Pipdog thanked ck_squared
  • 8 years ago

    #1 simple, clean look that can stand up to but not compete with the urchin.


    Pipdog thanked cubby14
  • 8 years ago

    Love the chandelier you selected!!!

    If you only need downlight I think #1 is perfect. If you need some ambient light too, I like 2 and 3. I might like something more tubular too.

    Pipdog thanked localeater
  • 8 years ago

    #1, then #3. Keep it simple.

    Pipdog thanked sushipup1
  • 8 years ago

    #1.

    Pipdog thanked Bunny
  • 8 years ago

    Gee, I am the lone dissenter? I think #4 works best, followed by #3.

    Pipdog thanked Sueb20
  • 8 years ago

    Love your chandelier! #1 is a great pairing.

    If you need more than downlight, my first pick would be a bigger version of #3.

    Pipdog thanked lizbeth-gardener
  • 8 years ago

    I didn't read any other posts. 1

    Pipdog thanked MtnRdRedux
  • 8 years ago

    PS love the chandys!

    Pipdog thanked MtnRdRedux
  • 8 years ago

    They are all interesting in their own way. I vote for the first one. The others might be too glaring when turned on.

    Would you actually be able to see the others (besides 1 and 5) turned on?

    Pipdog thanked eld6161
  • 8 years ago

    Without giving much more though to ti, I immediately prefer #1. I just really like it!

    Pipdog thanked User
  • 8 years ago

    Another vote for #1.

    Pipdog thanked vpierce
  • 8 years ago

    #1 is my favorite.

    Pipdog thanked texanjana
  • 8 years ago
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    I like #1. However, do you need lighting that shines over the space more than a down light?

    I like these one's as well.

    #1 , Luna Globe pendant in natural brass. Simple, stylish and just plain cool.

    #2. Cb2 so not too pricey

    #3. I would like this with a different bulb. Rejuvenation cedar & moss pendant (comes in different sizes).

    #4. Love this, kiss globe pendant allmodern...com

    Pipdog thanked just_terrilynn
  • 8 years ago

    #5 ( either the one on the right or the left - not the flat one and not the triangle shaped one)

    Then #1.

    Pipdog thanked blfenton
  • 8 years ago

    #5 and #6:) I think #6 will give out great light, having these amber shades..Also there is something very alive about it.

    It's like the Sputnik is a hedgehog, and the pendants will be the pears that hedgehog would love to eat. But alas can't reach them:)

    And the first one that justerrilynn posted. The first and the last one too.

    Pipdog thanked aprilneverends
  • 8 years ago

    #1 and the first 2 with white glass that justterrilynn posted.

    Pipdog thanked maries1120
  • 8 years ago

    Another vote for #1.........

    Pipdog thanked raphaellathespanishwaterdog
  • 8 years ago

    I rarely chime in, but I love your room and I like #1

    Pipdog thanked Bethpen
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    #1 is the ticket. A big maybe for #3.

    Btw, thanks for posting the chandy choice. Very nice.

    Pipdog thanked Arapaho-Rd
  • 8 years ago

    #1 Love it and your chandy!

  • 8 years ago

    Another vote for #1. For me it's a tie with justterrilynn's first one, which I think is just so cool.

    Pipdog thanked nutsaboutplants
  • 8 years ago

    # 5 and justerrilynn's.

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  • 8 years ago

    The chandelier is perfect!!!! Great choice!!!


    I like #1. I also like Justterrilynn's 1 and 3. #5 might be good too, but I wonder if it is too much brass? I always liked those ones in the black. So exciting! Can't wait to see it finished. It's going to be spectacular!!!!

    Pipdog thanked rockybird
  • 8 years ago

    #1

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  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Thank you all so much! Seems like #1 is the clear winner. That's good, because it was the one I was leaning towards! I think it works perfectly with the urchin. Glad you all like the chandelier. Can't wait to share finished photos with you all.

    Justterrilynn, thanks for the suggestions -- #3 is the exact one we are using in our den, which will be about 20 feet away from the pendants. I think we are doing it in black though, like this (which will pick up on the black cord of the pendant):


    As for the others, I really love the delicate simplicity of #6, so we may use it as a pendant in my daughter's bathroom. And I think the Tom Dixon beat lights might show up elsewhere in the house too. I just visited the Tom Dixon showroom last weekend, and I was smitten:

    In other news, I just finished our lighting plan and turned it over to our contractor! So happy to have some decisions behind me. Many thanks to everyone for weighing in.

  • 8 years ago

    I'm late with a vote but #1. #5 is runner-up. Can't wait to see how it all comes together.

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