Help! Kitchen lighting ideas wanted!

Currently I am in the planning stages of creating an office and updating my kitchen. My guest room is almost complete and as previously mentioned I hope to publish before and after shots next week. My current 'inherited' kitchen is only a few years old, however it lacks storage and is a little too contemporary for my style. I am opting to replace bench tops, doors, oven and adding a few new cupboards if possible. I hope this will be a cheaper option, to achieve a new look without breaking the bank. My new kitchen will have a country/contemporary mix, however, I am unsure about the style of light above my kitchen island. The existing light fitting is a modern suspension fixture and will definitely not work with the country look I want to achieve.

Current kitchen

Existing light above island - Out with the old!

Changes to be made to kitchen:

Window - existing narrow Venetian blind to be replaced with wide, white plantations style shutters.
Stainless steel splash back will be replaced by white subway tiles
Existing stainless steel sink and drainer to be replaced with a sleek white ceramic basin and co-coordinating tap
Stainless steel cooker hood - This will be updated with a hidden extractor in an extra cupboard
Cupboard Doors - These will be replaced by panelled doors in a neutral shade of white
Handles - existing handles replaced with antique style, pewter knobs
Bench tops - Current white Formica to be replaced with beautiful polished granite in Irish cream (a beige/grey speckled granite)
Existing 5 bar light to be replaced - 2 or 3 pendant lights or ??

Lighting is a major part of any renovation and can be costly as it usually involves an electrician, therefore I need to select the perfect light so not have regrets if I make a mistake. Below are few examples of lights I think may work from the wide range available from Scotlight Direct. Should my lights make a statement? should I have a bank of lights?, two suspensions...or should there be three? At times I am a little safe in my choice, so this is where I would like your help. Picture a light, bright, country look similar to the kitchens above and help me choose the perfect light above my island.