These stools were the splurge in my kitchen project.  After looking and looking and looking, I took the plunge and bought these.  My current style at home is coastal farmhouse, so I love the texture these added to the kitchen.  I could not find anything comparable.  I like that these have a short but comfortable back rather than just being stools.  My kids at first complained that they are “scratchy,” but that complaint was short lived.  Love them.