I am in love. I was skeptical about these stools, however, after seeing the pictures posted from others--I'm SO GLAD i bought them!!! They are not TOO white they are in between ivory and bright white so they will match most kitchen countertops and white paint colors within a kitchen. The silver is brushed nickel so it matches perfectly if you're going for that color scheme. The leather is soft and the chair is comfy--perfect height for countertops. Even my 6'4" husband can sit at the counter in them and eat a meal without knocking his knees on the countertops. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.