Picture?

It is difficult to say without a photo. However, in general it is not necessary to "tear up" your ceiling to move a light fixture, they "fish" the wire to the new location and patch the area of the old location. If seeing your fixture off-center everyday bothers you then I recommend that you consider your quality of life. Having something in your home as a daily irritation is not of value, it is worth it to spend some to make your home feel good for you. Good Luck!

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Adorable Kitchen! I would say yes move it if it bugs you

Yes, I would move it so it is centered on the island. You won't regret having it look balanced.

If you paint the pipes by the opening the same color as the walls, they will blend in more.

After seeing the photo (thank you), I recommend moving it to center. It is not a big nor expensive job to do this, easy peasy and done in a day. There may have also been a reason that they did not center in the first place such as a joist running through the center spot. Ask your installer.

I had pendants moved and it was not a huge expense or deal. I think it would look so much better moved. Are you sure you don’t want 2?

I’ve been quoted around $700 ... is that fair?

I would spend to get two pendants at the right positions. this is general illumination....it doesn't seem right.

$700 seems excessive to me. Is the ceiling plaster? Also it’s hard to tell from the pic but you just swagged the light to the left to Center it over the island?

Consider getting a second estimate for comparIson We have had a ceiling junction box moved for considerably less than that.

Also what are the dimensions of your island?

I doubt I could get a decent ceiling patch for $700, let alone add in the electric.

It looks like you have plenty of light and that fixture is a good chunky size for your island (and good style for your kitchen). I don't think you need more, and definitely not different.

Moving it would be nice but I don't think it's essential. But I've always been a sucker for a swagged fixture.

I love your fixture.

Can you please get a photo that is taken from a distance so we can get a idea of the proportion of your fixture to the size of the island to know if you really need an additional fixture or whether you can just move this one or just swag it to the correct location?

Can you please tell us the dimensions of the fixture and the dimensions of the island?

For $700 you should get more. Two recessed 5" cans on a dimmer and the pendant moved. Or you can pay the same just to move the pendant. It's probably more like a minimum to come out for an electrician these days. Costco has the A19 led 100w equivalent bulbs for those can 4/$7. 50k hours and 1600 lumens.

Part of your visual discord may be the big black escutcheon, chain, and then just a little hook...
Could you replace the escutcheon wit something smaller and flatter, and size up the hook?
btw, love your kitchen... butcher block top, black hardware, exposed hinges, and especially (always) envious of you few folks who can live with clear glass cabinets, and keep it all so beautiful and organized. kudos.

I actually like the swag look in your space. That is such an interesting kitchen that an ordinary light might get lost but this looks right. Is this new wiring, of a recent vintage, or decades old? If the wiring is quite old, the electrician might have added the old house PITA factor to his estimate but if it is modern work, that seems quite high to me.

I would keep it. We have a swagged light in our breakfast nook, as the previous owners added an L-shaped banquette that forces the table out of center. I like the swag and didn't even consider moving the light when we replaced the chandelier with the schoolhouse light - and the electrician was here to add wiring for new pendants over the peninsula (about $100). Maybe you can live with it for a while, and see if it continues to bother you? You never know what might be lurking in the new spot (pipes, joists...).

Swag two from the same point!

I think it's cute! I'd leave it.

Here are a couple more pics ... and some answers to some Qs:

- the island is 64x39

- the ceiling is plaster topped by drywall

- the glass shade at its widest is 14”

im thinking my swag technique is off ... abbycat’s swag looks great. Wonder if I should paint the brass to black on the fixture? Have it hang a bit lower? Or just go with everyone’s suggestions to recanted or add two pendants ...

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After seeing those photos, I like it even more.

leave it swagged unless you are prepared to have a much larger job or a not perfect patch. old houses don't like to be messed with (mine is 148 this year).

phamm Have you played around with the pendant height? My swag looks to have a little less slack than yours. If you like that look, drop the pendant down a few links. Proportion matters!

Here are some pendants to inspire you:

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I would leave it, but agree with abbycat9990 that you should drop it a little lower creating smaller swag. It absolutely goes with the character of your kitchen which is great!