I love these stools! I purchased the counter height and they fit perfectly at my kitchen counter. I originally thought I would recover the seats but the “leather” is very nice, not cheap looking at all. The color is a soft shade of blue, a little on the turquoise side but not a bright shade, very tasteful. I assembled the 3 stools myself without any issues but I like doing that sort of thing. The finish of the wood is smooth and they seem sturdy so far, we’ll see after the kids get to them!