I think you've got the perfect size!

They work very well. The size is good also.

FUN!!! Lighting AND a conversational piece!

I like them. You could also do two of the 18" instead of three small ones.

Love them!

Justine 7700...that would require us doing patch work and electrical work on the ceiling! We don't want to have to do that:(

I like them.

I like the pendents but do not like the dark chains.

I absolutely love the pendant lights themselves but I almost feel like they're getting lost over the island. I'd probably opt for something heavier, a little more substantial if you will.

Beautiful! Keep them! I'm curious what the dimensions of your island are. I'm awaiting three 10" pendants for our 102 island and am anxious on the measurements too. You got it right! I can see the chains being nickel sprayed if too dark for you. We have a very similar layout and colors in the works now, too, 18 would have been too large. Are you happy with the lighting they put off? Are those 9 or 10 ft ceilings? Great job!

The island is 104"! Our ceilings are 9ft high. They give off a ton of light. Dimmer to be installed ASAP. I'm glad most of you like them. I still think 12" would have been perfect but 10" might have to work for the time being.

Would placing them lower or higher be any better?

Love them and personally would prefer them to be slightly lower.... At least from the vantage point at which you took the photo they seem too high.

I like them too. Nice choice!

I like them and usually like decor in odd numbers, but I feel 3 is too busy, 2 would look better. Maybe that's just me.

Oh gosh, I apologize but I have to differ with everyone else- pendants are cool but too much like the rest of the kitchen to be complimentary. Have you looked at some of Circa Lighting's antique gold pendants?

I would rather not add a new finish to the kitchen. Antique bronze pendants and brushed nickle is enough!

Gotcha. Beautiful kitchen- good luck with your decision!

They are perfect- never do 2, remember the rule if threes. If you stand at the island as if you are chopping vegetables, you should be able to lean in and have plenty of head room.

Very nice choice!! and agree with 'dclostboy'. I would spray paint the chains to match the ceiling. The pendants themselves will be the focal points of the units and will give a cleaner, simpler feeling.

No I would do something in silver look at Restoration Hardware and look for the style Harmon Pendant or the Vintage Barn style (this style has bronze or a clear option)

The chains on the pendants just kills the look of your beautiful cabinets. They stand out too much. You need a cleaner look in my opinion.

They work!

I like the lights but I don't think I like them for this space. Personally, I would suggest going with something not so visually heavy. They are very dominant because of the dark color and chains.

Also, it is tends to be best to stick with odd numbers of item
Also, it is tends to be best to stick with odd numbers of item

I disagree with the notion of "never 2". It seems that 2 oversized pendants over an island is starting to catch on (trending, right?).

Can you switch out the chains with a straight piece of metal in the same color? Maybe a lighting store would sell that as an accessory.

I like them just the way they are. Kewl. (Once they are finished being installed they will look super good.)

I found out it is called an extension rod.

Love the lights, but not in your kitchen. The chains are too dark. Makes the kitchen look crowded. Maybe dropping to two instead of three would work, but the chains still look bad against the cabinets.

I think your kitchen looks great, by the way.

Oh, you just made my day! Thank you, what a relief. I think the heaviness of the chains is because they're not finished being installed just like Darzy said. I think they could be lowered a tad, but don't need to be. They're pretty with your island wood. If you don't mind sharing, I'd love to hear what make/size cabinet pulls you chose, and is that marble or quartz? We are looking at a marbled quartzite and this looks close. It's a stunning kitchen!

I think they look fantastic. Perhaps the chain will not appear as heavy when you place the ceiling caps on. And if necessary you could purchase an end cap that's slightly larger (1-2 inches in diameter) to anchor the look of the chain. I truly think they are hung perfectly height wise.

makchick- just want i to say I am sorry for the post suggesting antique gold fixtures- thought your current fixtures were wrought iron which of course increased the weight in the minds eye. Either my laptop needs updating or my glasses! I do so love Circa Lightings fixtures, however and there are alternate finishes for almost every luscious fixture. Hope this last detail is coming together for you!!

YAY! Good for you! Enjoy!

They are gorgeous!

Looks MUCH better finished! Congrats! Dumb question....is the vent hood still in progress?

The kitchen looks great! nice choice

Justine 7700 ...yes! The chimney extension is on back order!

Nice choice! They look great in your kitchen setting.

They are freat. Guest they didn't need painted chains : ) Nice work and choice!