We love our counter stools. They work perfectly in our kitchen. I love the enclosed feel of the wrap around back and arm and the openness of the simple design. They are a bit lower to the counter than we would like but the bar stool would have been too high. For most people they work fine. I am 5 foot tall and to eat at the counter they would be challenging but to sit and enjoy a good conversation, they are fine.  Just be sure to measure before you buy.