Hi, for your lighting fixture dilemma in your kitchen and dining table you could go with a custom blown glass chandelier for both. Below some reference images.

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no it would not be tacky but it may be a bit boring?

that being said those pendant lights are actual working lights in your space unless you are adding recessed lighting it is one of only to light sources.

1. they will cast yellow light in your room

2. they will not give task lighting

3. if they are bright enough to function that light is going to be glaring in your eyes

4. clear glass is the hardest to keep clean.

Lastly, the size of the table dictates (in most cases) the size the light fixture should be.