I actually really like the festoon lights! Fairy lights remind me too much of Christmas to have as an all year round feature.

What about this one? It's also chrome and opal glass from the same manufacturer.

I share you concerns with the look of the light. I lived in Cairns for a while and many restaurants etc had high ceilings with lights and fans with a more traditional look. Maybe you could do some internet stalking of hotel websites etc. I'd start with Palm Cove. Good luck.

First Floor additions; Leichhardt house, Sydney Australia. Skillion clerestorey roof with raking ceiling & highlight windows. LIGHT; Lots of light! Ibrahim Conlon. Architect