Simple and clean lines make these a quick addition to the kitchen. We have a bar height counter that we plan to eliminate when we remodel, so we wanted afforadable but not ugly stools. Our plan is to use them unitl we remodel and then they are a great option for our outdoor entertaining area and durable enough to stack and store under the porch when they aren't in use. These were the slightly more matte finish than the previous stools we bought and I love that they have less shiny look. Tip: Don't remove those little rubber pieces on the underside that look like packaging, if you stack the chairs that keeps them from scratching on each other.