You need much bigger pendants!

Since the pendant you have chosen is smaller in size I might suggest using 4 of them and centering one of each of the panels on the front of your island.

Might find this article helpful, as it covers placement/distance, height from island and size recommendations.

https://corderohomeandlighting.com/selecting-therightsize-light-fixture/

Standard size recommendations, but are not set in stone. Maybe look on line to identify what approximate size you prefer.

I prefer 3s for penadants and this is anew build so this si the time to correct the electrical and for you to get 3

Good afternoon raerae1871!

May I suggest some pendant options that could go extremely well above the island:

Reflection Breeze pendants

Cloud pendants

Breeze pendants

Napa pendants

Mist pendants

Voyage Twigs pendants

Reflection Moon pendants

Reflection Twigs pendants

Think 40" apart is fine; all depends on how much ground you're looking to cover with the lighting in the kitchen!

If you would like more ideas for pendants can head on over to www.galileelighting.com

If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out at support@galileelighting.com

Hope this helps!

Have a good week!

In the description, it says the shades are 8" in diameter

About this item

A simple, smart-looking vintage style pedant lamp modeled after the industrial styles of the early twentieth century. Features an 8" raw brass cone shade, high quality reproduction socket with an antiqued brass finish and flat paddle switch. 7 feet of brand new cloth-wrapped twisted cord with an antique style wall plug completes the look. (Color shown is vintage brown).

Use two of these fixture instead.