First, we love the lights from Curiousa and Curiousa (above), and have used them successfully over dining spaces several times. You have to be absolutely certain of your dining table position before fixing your lighting positions, same with the downlights. Make sure the latter are adjustable to give you some leeway. Another look is to have a single hanging light over the table but cross lit with direction downlight at the same time. Gives real sparkle.

Hi there, Have you got any photos of the space this would help to visualise what kind of fittings would fit your kitchen. Here are just a few suggestions for you to look at. Brooklyn 3 Light Industrial Ceiling Pendant Bar - Satin Chrome Fisherman Pendant Ceiling Light Rise and Fall - Satin Chrome From what you've described this could be something to consider. Here are a few others just to inspire you. This last one isn't the colour you asked for, however it is a really nice retro design that you still might consider. Hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to contact us by emailing customerservice@litecraft.co.uk or by calling 0161 359 4777 Kind Regards, Litecraft Team

If you get one that is actually too long and where the cord can be hooked up then you can adjust the height to your desired length. If it's too long or too short just keep adjusting til it's right! See my light fitting from IKEA where I did this, was determined to get a low intimate light above our dining space. Also with this if you decide to move your table (within reason) you can move the light to hang where you need it! 

We haven't chosen the pendants yet - we have just dropped a couple of £1 cheapies from B&Q until we find the perfect ones :) We did get a really nice wall sconce from Spark & Bell though for the far end of our kitchen https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/491111424/aureole-brass-double-wall-sconce-with?ref=shop_home_feat_2 We went for a Shaker kitchen in the end... I will post a picture when done as we are still getting floors down and the units scribed in at this stage..!