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When you're looking to integrate a contemporary look within a period context, it's important to respect the integrity of the architecture - lighting pieces that marry old and new are the way to go. My favourite pendant in these settings would have to be the Jasper Morrison designed Glo Ball by FLOS. It is a classic piece that will stand the test of time and works well in both contemporary and period spaces. Here is one of my projects that includes the light in a contemporary home- Here is an image I've found (this is a project by NEXUS design), that displays the light in a more traditional setting-

the easiest way to light any space is look at which way the globes point, and you can see it in the picture you posted. When that fitting is turned on the light hits the ceiling first and washes down from there. What you need is functional lighting whether you make a statement of the light or let the kitchen do the talking is up to you, the best form of task lighting for you in there would be a 3 circuit track system, allowing you to place and point the light where you want it. And being 3 circuit the same track could have 3 different functional light fittings suspended from the 1 power source.

Looks like the real estate agent photo is quite stretched and that the kitchen is quite small, largely because of that, I'd personally recommend having two medium size pendant lights hanging over your bench-top. As for the dining table, i'd recommend a glass topped dining table, so that light can flow through the glass, so you don't block yourself visually - and in essence, creating an illusion of a larger space then perhaps it actually is. Gabriella Otimi Hansel Gretel Australia