I bought the gray barstools on sale and absolutely love them. They were darker gray than I had expected, but it still works with my decor. Very easy to assemble. Soft, plush, luxe. The only things I don't like about them are (1) the ring at the base of the pole - it looks cheap, but it's hardly noticeable unless you look up close, and (2) the bottom of these stools don't have any protective pads - the bottom edges are rough -  so you should buy those if you plan on using these on tile or hardwood floors.