Pendants too small?

[Laura Palmer]

Do you think our pendant lights are too small? 

I like that they’re simple and visually not disruptive (dining room light facing this room is quite a lot). I know I could go bigger, not sure if I need to.  Since I waited 4 mos for these to deliver, there’s a similar timeframe on the others, and $500 more each. 

I would, and actually try and just change out globes, so the hardware is unused (and no electrician cost). 

[mrsukyankee]

For island lights, I don't think they are too small.

[dr.girlfriend]

I'd probably want to see a picture with both fixtures in it but if the other fixture is nearby and big I think these are fine.

[Laura Palmer]

Thanks both! I’m happy enough with these, but I wasn’t sure if the6 were ridiculously tiny.

I don’t want to wait another several months or spend that much more when I do like this simplicity.

Thank you!

[maudefindlay]

They are not too tiny.

[ellipses84]

They are fine. You don’t want something too big that blocks the view over an island, so clear and that size are great!

[artichokie]

I’m the one person who thinks they are too small. I’d change them.

[pierogigirl]

I also think they are small.

[darby]

I don’t think they’re too small & I really like them, but it appears to me that they are too high & should be handing down lower.

[sju]

I also think they could be lowered. The size looks fine to me.

[kitty]

I think they do look small but I can’t decide if that’s because it’s currently trendy to use very oversized pendants or if because they are really too small…

[Roc A Bee]

I think they should be lower.

[Laura Palmer]

Thanks everyone! Taking all of this in to see what we want to do.

Really appreciate all of the feedback and input.

[munkii]

They definitely need to be lowered, but, also, if you can add a third (I know it would mean more work through moving the existing and patching or adding a plate), it would look more balanced.

[aprilsails]

I think lighting choices are so personal. If you like the look and will be living with the choice, and you like it, it’s perfect.

Personally, I would go with two larger fixtures or three of the smaller, but that is the aesthetic I like, and my three pendants over my 8’ island are pretty chunky and a very specific look. But I love them, and that’s all that matters to me.

[deadwing]

I agree they should be lowered.

My preference would be for 3 vs 2,but I realize that would be alot more work.

[dr.girlfriend]

I thought they should be lowered at first too, but then I wondered if it's just an illusion because of the archway covering the top so you can't tell where the actual ceiling is. If you look at them relative to the back cabinets they look too high, but relative to the sink they look like they couldn't go much lower. I would say if you're really on the fence more pics from different angles would give people a better sense of how they actually look in the space. But, as you said, just changing out the globes is probably not going to be difficult or expensive so it's worth a try if it's bugging you.

[Laura Palmer]

I intentionally asked the builder to only install two, I prefer that. I think I’ll keep the size then, but ask h what he thinks about lowering them.

There is a lot about these I love and haven’t been able to find elsewhere. (Hand blown dimpled glass that’s not seeded or have an open bottom among the things I love)

fwiw they’re 36” from the top of the countertop, which I want to say is what he said they were from the ceiling. 

[Roc A Bee]

36 inches is the high range of how high they should hang. If they are adjustable, I’d drop them a few inches and see how you feel.

[lolalolalola]

I think they are too small, sorry!! If you only want 2 lights they should be bigger. We have 2x 20” lights above our 10 foot island.

[definitelyO]

I love that style and saw something similar when I was shopping for mine.

Love the black/white contrast on your island!

[libbygrl109]

They seem a little small, but I kind of like how they blend in so that you can see the kitchen behind them.

If you are happy with them, and serve their purpose for you, then keep them. It’s your kitchen.

[lightbulbsun]

I think as long as you like them and they're producing enough functional light without being distractingly glare-y, then keep them. I probably would have gone with three lights over the island, but that's being nitpicky. I always tell clients that it doesn't really matter what anyone else likes, they're the ones who need to live with it!

source - I'm a lighting designer

[wildrice]

Are they producing enough light for what you need?

I think they look nice and there is no way that I'd spend an additional 1k to change them.

[whitemerlot]

Yes. I think they are too small.

[MrsDarcy]

I really like them.

[Laura Palmer]

Thanks again everyone. I’m keeping them as is. They give off a subtle light we like when we don’t want the big overheads on. And we had some people over this weekend and they all liked them. (They also said three, but I’m really not a fan of that look)

Appreciate all of the points to consider!!