So I have finally chosen my pendant over my peninsula.
When I saw it in the store, I knew it was it.
Fits many requirements:
- shape
- material (can't be fabric)
- height
- width
- price

I think it looks a little retro.

As for the 3 sconces, I really like the Nisse because the little glass at the bottom mimics the pendant's chrome ring and adds just a little bling to it.

reminder: my layout:

I like the looks of these, but with a small peninsula, I can't put 2 there. It looks weird with just 1.
I need a diffuser or something: hate the glare.
Do not like the glare from the clear glass and do NOT want to be cleaning it all the time.

thank you,
Amanda

yikes: kids off school bus

Also, I haven't been following your story...where are the sconces going? Between the windows?

DARFC.

So I'm going to buy all 3 (checking on their return policies) and will hold them up to the pendant and take pictures and will come back with updates. You never know about how the different finishes/sheen will look in real life...

Now do I start another thread for my help with stools?

What STYLE do you think fits in my space?
You're not choosing the exact chair, just the relative style. From there I'll center in the actual stool.

DH choose some really modern stool and that got shot down immediately by my real-life panel.

Stools:
- Must have a small back
- swivel is nice
- non-fabric/tufting - think little kids/sticky fingers

My palette:

The Serafina is a splurge/love-to-have-in-ideal-world. Love the detailing, but alas, the brads are a no-go (too many crevices to clean around/out).

breezygirl: "Very nice, and not the usual we see everywhere, pendant."
Really? Thank you for the reaffirmation! I thought I was off my rockers going with this one.

fori: "they all look like they came out of an old midwestern gas station rest room".
I have never been inside one of those. Hmmm...doesn't sound like a very good place to get decorating inspirations from...

Seems like I have some time.
GC used a very hated word: "backordered".

Yup, the familyroom tiles are backordered until the 12th.
Radiant floor heating will be done by the 2nd, but hutch/mudroom cabinets can't go in until tiles are down.
Thought the Familyroom would be done before the kitchen, since the site-finished wood flooring has to sit/acclimate w/ the radiant heat before install/stain/seal/coat1/coat2/coat3. THEN cabinets can go in, then marble template, then install countertop, template backsplash, then install backsplash, then appliances.
Yeah, goal of finishing by Turkey Day blew on by.
We're looking at December 14th now.
It's been 7weeks without a kitchen and living out of 1 room (1st floor); what's another 7weeks???

But very exciting: we've chosen the wall colors:
Matte BM Sweatshirt Gray in 75% pigment (too chicken to go full deep), over Eggshell BM Decorators White.
Still need to choose color for familyroom!

Thank you very much for your inputs,
Amanda

Can't wait to see the finished product!