As pendant lights (small) over a reception desk in a lobby? The lobby will be edgy decor.. but classy and contemporary.
I can pick colors and pattern. Don’t forget.. these will be small pendant lights.

http://www.meteorlights.com/lampshadestyles.htm

I’m looking to add a little color without replacing the shades, which I have researched and realized it will cost about a shade for the colors I want. I have so many shades, it would save me a lot of money if I could paint them myself. The existing shades are white semi-translucent glass. I’d like to add an aqua color to them, either solid or in a pattern, which may look better to hide the brush strokes)

Cabinets: chocolate espresso (dark brown)
Countertops: Santa Cecilia granite (cream colored with brown & blacks shadings / specks)
Floor: creamy colored ceramic
Appliances: stainless steel
Backsplash: undecided

I want to hang 3 pendant lights over the island, but can’t decide what color the lampsade should be. It’s easy to stick with the brown / yellow shades, but would any other colors look nice too?