I have just installed 3 eight inch pendants on an island that is 10 x 3. They are the popular industrial look pendants. I think I could have installed ten inch pendants, but I was told the smaller size would work. They look fine. I have to get used to them as I have never had an island in any house we have lived in. I will say that I am having trouble adjusting to the light in my kitchen because the room is not flooded with light from one or two large ceiling fixtures.

It has been suggested that you make a mock up of the size you are considering and hang it to give yourself an idea of the dimensions.

Karen

Someone told me to blow up balloons to the proposed size and hang them from a string. I did it and it was a good way to visualize the size and number I wanted.