A picture would help everyone advise.

I'd also consider deleting the pendants for one or two recessed leds.

I think you're right about avoiding clear glass. I've learned a lesson to not use clear glass in the kitchen where almost weekly there's visible dust on them.

If you like a look, it doesn't matter if it is dated. Do what you like. And, post a picture because there could be other options you are not thinking of that can work.

I would have liked to maybe just have 2 slightly bigger pendants, but It's tricky because as you can see, the island is only 5' x 3', and the pendants are hung from a beam, so it's a little tricky to change the spacing.

I think frosted could be fine as long as the shade isn't shaped like a bell. That is a style I associate with the 90s.

You could also look at smoked glass or seeded glass if you have concerns about clear.

Now that I got the photos to post, would love some feedback!

I prefer uber simple pendants & wonder about something like this from West Elm? the shape feels fresh and you can choose the finish (agree to skip clear glass)

I agree with @deegw--it's the shape of the shade that makes a fixture "dated." A pendant like this one would like great, in any color of metal trim.

la_la Girl thank you. I live the shape but worry there’s not enough spacing between pendants to accommodate the wide brim Otto n.

Ok that’s what happen when the dog decides to be a lap dog

mcarroll16 can you share where you found that one?

I don’t know if this would work, but you might be able to do 2 and put a cover over the one in the middle.

@RAS it's this one. Very affordable. I don't know whether that's a good brand, I was just shopping for the look.

ker9 I thought about it but not sure if it sould leave too much space in the middle.? Are there any rules of thumb regarding spacing of lighting? If you were starting from scratch, what kind of lighting would you do for an island, or peninsula that is 5x3?

Maureen, thank you! Super helpful!

You don't see you have any brass in your kitchen so I'm suggesting black as you already have a black faucet and a few other black items in the room. Decluttering would also make the kitchen more inviting. Place more decorative items on your island countertop. I would also simplify the roman shade by simply hanging it straight inside the window frame.

Get a two-light linear pendent. Hang it on the center and put a plate over the far left and far right outlets and paint them to match the ceiling.

This will get you two well proportioned lights that are correctly spaced over the area.

I'm not nessecarily advocating for these specific fixture. Just want to give you an idea of the great variety of looks in which they are made.

Google two light linear pendent.