Thanks for your help dohraime.

Thanks Rayanm89, Floorboards are Blackbutt and I have no idea what grade - hopefully a good one. They have just been redone due to our kitchen renovations and we cannot move back in for another 5 days! This photo may give you a clearer picture of them.

Lovely space and great floorboards! Were you hoping to have the pendants above the island?

Something that complements the S/S balustrade and fans should work well.

These kitchens all have interesting chrome feature pendants which add character to the kitchen and could work in your space:

https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/modified-telluride-by-candlelight-homes-traditional-kitchen-salt-lake-city-phvw-vp~384348

https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/bespoke-new-basement-kitchen-kingston-london-contemporary-dining-room-london-phvw-vp~14092443

https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/allure-apartments-contemporary-kitchen-brisbane-phvw-vp~27513689

I am also a fan of the glass pendants shown in the last photo posted by dohraime (first post, third photo).

Be wary of choosing anything oversized as it may overwhelm the space, especially with standard height ceilings.

Yes above the island and was considering then getting a complimentary pendant (more of a feature) to hang above the area opposite the kitchen but still haven't worked out if this will be a dining table area or a lounge/coffee area?

Thanks for your advice BKD Designs. I will have a look at your suggestions now.

We used this glass pendant light in our kitchen. http://www.cougarlighting.com.au/internet/fontaine.pdf

I love the shape and how they are a feature but do not obscure the line of sight. We have 2700mm ceiling height but they can be varied to some extent.

thanks for your help scottevie , they are a great design. I'll check their length for our ceiling.

I love the top one..bring shape and colour to your kitchen :)

also look at your artwork..take inspiration from the colours and also the shapes within it..it will help you choose your pendants to match your artwork :)

Chrome to match balustrade and tap fittings?

Cremona' Chrome Pendant Light · More Info

or mix it up a bit to bring in the colours of the room?

DINA · More Info

Thanks Uyenvy Le, the colours in the first one are great.

Thanks Swanee, I think I will do a bit of cutting and pasting of these suggestions onto my photo.

Hi there, I agree with a lot of the suggestions above. Consider the textures, colours and finishes of your furnishings and artwork and think of the pendants as an opportunity to reiterate some of these. So for instance, if you have some black metal in the coffee table legs, you may bring in some of that in the kitchen pendants and look for say glass pendants with black fixtures. Coloured pendants are fun but they can date a lot quicker - bring in colour in the room through artwork, cushions and accessories.

Thanks for your helpful suggestions Loanna Lennonx Interiors and NB Interiors. I'm determined to make a decision by the end of the week.

Hi,

We would suggest our Olivine light? Maybe in a cluster? http://www.castelleandleon.com.au/collections/modern-pendant-lights/products/olivine-nordic-pendant-light

We are also happy to offer 10% on any future orders just contact us at castelleleon@gmail.com

Thanks and happy hunting

on your kitchen, it looks amazing. What about something like this?

The position needs to be changed but you have overall look and feel.

:)

Here for more details of the Dover pendant.

http://lightco.com.au/indoor-lighting/pendant-lights/dover-1-detail

Thanks LightCo, It looks great and I appreciate your editing skills! I ended up though deciding on a version of these.