We bought new cabinets that were very dark, and wanted three bar stools that would look nice without standing out when they were slid under the counter-height bar. Our kitchen style is simple and rather eclectic: shaker cabinets, industrial lights, white glass back splash, contemporary stainless appliances. We bought the cappuccino color stools, which is just a tad lighter than our cabinet finish but not so much lighter that they stand out.  

The stools are simple enough to go with our decor, but by no means are they boring....the smooth finish, wood grain, stain, shaped seat, and dark metal wrapping where our feet will always be propped, all come together in a perfectly beautiful, high-quality, and functional seat.  

Pros: Beautiful, good quality, versatile style
Cons: Not all the cross-bar screw holes were lined up just right, and took extra effort to assemble.