I'm really happy with they bowls. The color and design is not a distraction, it is really nice. These are the perfect size "bowl" for all kinds of meals. Being that I cook a lot of Italian dishes these were exactly what I was looking for and the exact size I had when I lived in Italy. I also cooked many American dishes and they are great when you have a gravy or any type, even juicy meats, I like that it keeps all the liquids with the meat.