I think two above your island should be fine and I'd use the same over the sink, too.

Hard to tell by pictures. Island looks fairly large. I think the island is the star of the show in your kitchen. So i would consider 3 over island and a can over sink. That would keep island focal point.

Just don't hang the pendants too high. Common mistake.

I'd lean toward doing two pendants on the island, at the corners of the front face, and then a coordinating fixture over the sink, but I'd go with something closer to semiflush because the ceiling is so much lower right at that spot.

What is the height of the ceiling at the island? I still think 3 pendants fit nicely one centered over each end piece and one in the center of the whole thing. No drama with semi flush so unless that ceiling is 7' at that point, pendants are the best bet. I'm guessing it is at least 8' at that point. I could be wrong. But if it is 8' that's 96". Take 30" off for the island height and that leaves 66", take 33" off for height from counter top, maybe a few more say 36" that leaves 2' or 24' drop which is plenty. So, tell us what the ceiling height is at the island and we can go from there. Do you have a particular pendant in mind? Another option might be just one pendant for islands that extends along the front plane of the island centered of course. Something "cage" like and open might be nice. Just another option.

That is a very good size island, I would do two big or three small and then find one from the same collection for above the sink.

Thanks for everyone's ideas! The lowest part of the ceiling is 8 ft, the highest part is 12 feet at the peak of the vault, so over the island is probably between 9-10 feet. Nice and high. I'm struggling between picking something simple and modern, or something a little more ornate and unique. I'm doing a "coastal cottage" theme with the home colors and decor- but nothing too antiqued or aged looking. We'll also be replacing the lighting over the dining room table- but not for a few months.

I think it looks much better to do 2 medium to large sized pendants over island versus 3 dinky ones. A large lanterm style would look great. Then do a coordinating not matching light over sink. I agree your dining room light needs updating as well

Have you thought about doing some open shelving in a small area? To me that kitchen has an iver abundance of cabinets which is dating it. Might help the overall look

shininga, that is a darn good point! Perhaps taking the cabinet on top of the refrigerator and moving it out into the room a foot and then taking the cabinets to the left of the refrigerator and painting them a gray tone to match the backsplash. Turning this area more into an homage to a butlers pantry or bar area with an under counter wine rack??

Here are a couple ideas for your island lighting.

this light is kind of beachy but at the same time, sophisticated.

A bit dressier and shell like look beachy but not kitchy.

A little more contemporary look. Enjoy!

Mercury glass is a very nice light look you might enjoy.

Flo picked some great choices. I love the mercury glass. If you pick small globes, you could probably do 3. If you pick the larger ones, do 2. And yes you could a smaller, similar looking pendant over the sink.

It is purely preference. You can see below there are two different designs of ours, one with 4 and one with 2 pendants.

If you go with two on the island, you can go bigger on each of those and smaller on the one over the sink area. Here are a couple more. There are so many to choose from and I love lighting, so hope I don't overload youl

This is nice look and priced very reasonably. I believe this also comes in a smaller size.

This is interesting lantern type light. Nice to "see through". You can get these in black too, but I kind of like the brushed nickel, even though you have the dark cabinet hardware. Just softer with your paint color and white cabinets.

You will have to decide on sizes of the larger fixtures. I just selected "entry" types because they are larger. That way 2 work on island. I think I still prefer 3 over your island due to its size. Smaller 4th one over the sink.

These are very economically priced. You can use as a ceiling or chain. You would need the ceiling, but then could be ceiling over the sink. Not my favorite choice, but more thinking about budget.

If you wanted to be different, you could do something like one long rectangular fixture something like this.

What a nice kitchen and so much storage! The island could do five smaller pendants. With the pitched ceiling smaller simpler lights will look best. I wouldn't put a pendant over the sink. You won't get the task lighting you want. A couple of can there. Really if you weren't so set on pendants, I would say your kitchen is the perfect type for all cans.

Or just one big one over island.

Love the Mercury Glass! That's probably my favorite so far. You guys are amazing, thank you so much for all the advice and suggestions! We have an electrician coming in a couple of days to help us plan everything out and make a final choice so I want to be prepared.

Great! Yes, I think the Mercury glass would be beautiful. And, they look great in the daytime and beautiful when lite at night. I would get the island ones on a dimmer so you can control for evening or get together. There are also companion pieces you could use for that dining area when you are ready.

Oh it's done and it turned out amazing!!! We did 2 pendants over the island and a can light over the sink. If you want to see the whole make over you can check it out on my blog! http://www.rachaelsbooknook.net/coastal-home-kitchen-makeover-reveal-white-cabinets/

Congrats! Are the pendants Mercury Glass? Could you tell us who makes them. They look great! I do wish there were 3 there though, but hey, overall you did an amazing job. Now enjoy it!!

Thanks! I got them from the Lighting Specialists. The pendants are double layered with mercury glass on the inside and a clear glass on the outside. I actually much preferred it to plain mercury glass which was a little too busy when I saw it in person, but toned down with the second layer it is just stunning! http://lightingspecialists.com/brand-kichler/mini-pendant-1lt/sku-V2-43625ni

Thanks - I really like those. I will add to my "examples book". Appreciate your sharing. Kitchen looks really nice.

What height did you end up putting your island lights? How far from the island to bottom of the light?

Since it's in the center of the kitchen, it's better to go for an airy look with clear or white glass, and not too large pendants, so three will look better than two.

You can have 3 single pendants over the island and a small cluster of the same style over the sink.

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