Luciana I get you, I had a similar dilemma re the Tom Dixon lights, and ended up finding some gorgeous vintage copper lights which I like more, are more unusual, and haven't seen in anyone else's home. I had the central light re-positioned over the kitchen table (it's a large 70s onion shaped copper coloured one that moves up and down). I love it over the table and it sits quite low and looks great. At night we only have that one on and the rest of the kitchen disappears (including the washing up!) so it feels more intimate. I then found 2 more smaller ones that are over the sink and benchtop, and higher up than the table one. They are all different but the same 70s copper style so they look good together and I love them. People often comment (in a good way) as they add a bit of interest and personality to the room.

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Over a 1.6 mtr Island I would go for just the 2 as there is no Appliances in it spacing should be approx. 900mm centre to centre which would give 350mm centre to edge of island. the 3 pendants look good over the table but 3 might be a bit busy over an Island, one other thing to consider tho is the output of each light and if low output then maybe 3 could be better but without that information it is a bit hit and miss. Do you have downlights too , all these various elements go to towards the spread of light , so very little shadowing is best.

The Pooky website had loads of lovely lights. Wow! I also received some suggestions on another thread. I trawled through lots of websites today! I combined some ideas into a collage. Any thoughts? The dark pewter pendant is what I'm trying to co-ordinate with (I love the matt grey finish and its shape), whilst not losing the light airy feeling of the new living area with it's pitched roof, and large windows/doors. Hence why I thought about a glass pendant. But using glass pendants was just an idea. I'm open to other ideas. I also wondered if I should look at some "Hamptons style lights"? I like a timeless, calm, look.