The color of this white ceramic set leaned a little too close to gray for us and it lacked the glossy appeal of our other set.  Also, the bowls felt a little too steep yet small.  The set is a great value otherwise since they have held up well.  They are tough!  I would have sent a set to someone moving into a first apartment or going off to college.  The biggest plus was that the coffee mugs became big favorites around here!