The bar stools look exactly like the pictures and go perfectly with my kitchen and other furniture. There’s a fair amount of cushion in the seat and they’re very comfortable to sit in but I’m not sure how long the material will hold up for. I docked a star for that and the fact that mine are a touch wobbly, which I think goes back to how I aligned the seat with the back during assembly. For someone who wants nice-looking bar stools without spending large amounts of money (for a first apartment for example), I think these will perfectly suit your needs.