I will tell you what not to do. lol I would not use those clesr glass fixtures you posted as the light will be right in your eyes. It doesn't bother some but it drives others crazy- like my wife..haha

 

Yes, the clear light was a concern. I have a four bulk light in the dining area that has clear lights and glass paneling that need to be updated (80's style). The light does not bother me. The bulb faces upward though you can see the light clearly. I noticed all the single pendants tend to point downward with clear lights/encasement. The light will be higher than my dining room light so it may not be an issue. If it was lower, closer to eye level, I would think it would cause some irritation.

I would use recessed lights over the sink. Pendants over the table. More than 1 location of pendants leaves the eye not knowing where to look and admire. 1 takes away from the beauty of the other. I think for sure the existing industrial shade lights are not a good fit for a modern room. So 1980's.

For the recessed lighting would I have to cut the electrical box hole wider or can I just adapt it to the existing electrical box hole? There is one light above the refrigerator. I would assume that could be the same type of lighting that will be above the sink.

 

I would use recessed lights over the sink. Pendants over the table. More than 1 location of pendants leaves the eye not knowing where to look and admire. 1 takes away from the beauty of the other. I think for sure the existing industrial shade lights are not a good fit for a modern room. So 1980's.

 

4" recessed lights basically fits the existing hole, box removed.

 

I saw some lights that can attach to the electrical box directly which might be easier to install. Would this work above the sink? The ceiling is slightly angled so not sure if this might not look right or if there is another solution that might look ok.