Maybe it's because I hated the light fixtures these replaced, but I am IN LOVE with these pendant lights.  I think it's because the style  straddles the line so perfectly between traditional and contemporary.  The clear glass shade allows the light to spill into the kitchen as well as the work space below.  (They ARE bright and we did get a dimmer switch ~ which makes me actually love them even more!)  We have a small kitchen and only two fit over our tiny peninsula, but they have BIG impact.  We bought them with the dark finish and I couldn't be happier with the quality and design.  My husband did the installation himself (he's handy and had to make some adjustments for length) and it went really smoothly.  I am thrilled with this purchase.