Have you also considered not using pendant lights at all? You have the down lights well placed and it allows a clear view across the room. But if you did go with pendants, I would only do 3 to be able to keep them in a straight line. I think it would be too busy with a 4th above the other part of the counter. I prefer the 1st pendants, the white and oak, to help brighten the look. Good luck! Lighting can be a difficult thing to decide on.

They look great in that photo, Northstar! Works beautifully. Will be fine over your bench. Didn't realise how large your p really space will be. Wow! No, if you replace pendants that have staggered drops, the fittings are completely removed and new pendant fittings are installed in their place. The electrician just shortens the drops without cutting them & the extra lenth is hidden away in ceiling.

Hello awesome Houzz people! Thanks for your taking the time to read my question! I’d seeking some advice for pendant lighting design and layout, and would love your input and ideas for the following choices: Colours: Brushed Gold, Polished Brass, Wood, white, or something else?? The house has a scandi-feel, with lots of timber, whites and brushed metal and black glass for appliances Number of pendants: 3, 5 or more?? The dining room table is 2.7 m long, so there’s a large area to light up Arrangement: straight line, symmetrically offset, or in between? The cathedral ceiling height is 5.5 m so there’s lots of room to play with, and kitchen area has lots of straight lines Style: standard conical or something more creative?? Ideally the lighting is downward only (to create cosy feel around table, despite large room). Th other light fittings in the house are minimal (White cans in kitchen above bench). Looking forward to hear what your ideas!

Hi Dreamer, Lauren others " It’s not necessarily people trying to watch tv while working at the kitchen island, it is more about comfortably having a conversion with people on the other side of island, or doing prep work on the kitchen island without having to dodge the low pendants. " no dodging for prep work as its a wide island bench, tv not an issue but comfortably having a conversion with people on the other side is a point. ** If I keep to within 600mm, being 2400mm ceiling height minus 1800mm tall person leaving 600mm. I could have the Solis pendant at 375mm length and 225mm cord length being 375+225=600 so with the Solis Floor to bench 920mm from bench to bottom of pendant 880mm (height above bench) now at 1800mm from the floor then Pendant at 375mm Cord to ceiling at 225mm