I absolutely LOVE this pendant!  I bought two of them for my galley kitchen.  I also have recessed lighting in the kitchen (4 cans), because the pendants alone would not be enough light (I prefer a lot of light in the kitchen).  However, the light these pendants give off is so nice that I only turn on the recessed lights if I'm cooking.  We've just completed a full renovation of our kitchen, and these pendants give a wow factor when you walk in.  I would definitely recommend them.