Your inspiration lanterns look really beautiful. I would think 2 of those-but you don’t indicate the size?? Would be so convenient if the two could be installed in the outer two sockets already in place. Your photo may not be an accurate judge of the space available, but it appears that the height of the existing pendants might be too low for the new lanterns. I’ve found the best way to judge size is to build a template from paper and hang from a rope. The size and height will be easily found this way.

The smaller one is 14.5” high. The larger comes in either 18” or 24.5”. I had originally thought 2...but then didn’t know what I would do with the middle hole in the ceiling. Do they just cap it off? I am not putting in any new holes so location stays..:

They’re lovely lanterns, but will any of them provide enough light for cleaning up/prep, or reading? I do think you need a light above the raised bar section and two above the counter height section.

I had not considered the task lighting point over the sink. I think staying with 3 is probably best but why is it when it comes to lanterns over and island why are all the pics i see only if 2? Is 3 too much???

People are moving away from 3 minis to 2 large in general. However, it depends on the size of your island. I wouldn’t do 3 mini but 3 medium would look fine to me in your space.

Thank you all. I love all of these pics I think 3 will look great! Now after looking at those pics I also want a new countertop....