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Size of pendant over island/table

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My kitchen ”island” is 40” wide and 54” long. I currently have an off-white distressed chandelier over it and have been thinking about replacing it with a rise and fall pendant. I’m not sure I want to do it, but in the meantime I’m wondering what diameter would work best over this table. Below is one I’m looking at.

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Carole Vaudable Interior Design
25 days ago
The new pendant is way better. About 16" diameter is ideal for your size table. Hang it roughly 30-36 inches above the surface. And change those chairs!
Joanne
Original Author
24 days ago
Thanks. What’s wrong with the chairs? They’re comfortable, and while they are a bit tall, the backless stools that were there before were not. What sort of chairs would you put there instead?
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