Any ideas?

Paul F. I already did that. It’s still too long.

I just wanted to see if shortening those rods was even possible or if anyone had any other creative solution, I hadn’t thought of. Yes, I understand I can sell it. I just wanted to exhaust my other options first if there were any.

Doubt it can be adjusted without the risk of ruining. It also doesn’t quite feel like a pendant for over an island. It’s such an important choice and maybe look on line for inspiration and if interested, post a picture of island if you’d like suggestions.

That’s what I thought Maureen. I only have one opening from which to hang a fixture. I think the chandelier look is kind of fun over an island, but it has to be the right height. Currently my fixture is 36 inches above the island as indicated in the illustration you so kindly provided. I’m sad to part with the Chapman fixture, but it is what it is I guess.

Can it go elsewhere - foyer or hallway for example. I’d suggest a linear style if only using one.

https://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/251-first-elle-matte-black-four-light-chandelier-2319414.html?partid=googlePLA-DataFeed-Chandeliers&kpid=2319414

IMO a poor choice for an island for 2 reasons first farbric shades in a space with steam, grease etc not good and IMO an island fixture should light the island not the ceiling . Put it somehwere else where is can work and get a btter one for the kitchen

Put it over your dining table or back on Marketplace : )

An 8 ' ceiling gives you a total of 24 inches for fixture, chain, mount, at al.....

It's really nice--I'd try to use it elsewhere.

Thanks everyone!

How about one of these?

I’m seeing a lot of this style now so I’m guessing they must be trendy? I really want something traditional that’s going to last a while.

My ceilings were all too low to accommodate the other fixture. Thankfully I was able to sell it on marketplace.

You're lucky to have been able to sell the fixture.

Shows the importance of measuring when ordering items for your spaces. The numbers don't lie.

Definitely! The chain was deceiving. I just thought I would remove it and it would be fine. Nope. Good life lesson!

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your suggestions about a linear chandelier. I just ordered this one from Ballard designs. What do you think about this for over my island?

… and then I freaked out and canceled the order 🤦‍♀️. Then I ordered this fixture in both black and antique brass to compare. My island is 87 inches in length and this fixture is 50 inches. I think that would work right? I have never been so bananas and indecisive on a project before 🙄. Thanks again for following along and helping me on this kitchen update everyone!

Here is the brass one.