I searched through dozens of bar stools, both online and in store. The “View in Room” feature really helped with the decision to purchase these. The style and color went well with my kitchen island counters and nearby furniture. I wish the room in view feature would show what every color option looked like instead of just one color. Luckily for me, the beige color was the one in the view. We ended up buying three, after purchasing one and seeing how it looked. The backs don’t go above the top of the kitchen island, which is great. They don’t block the view from the kitchen to living room in our open floor plan. They’re sturdy. They do need to be spun around in both directions for a few minutes to get them spinning smoothly when new. After that, they’re really easy to get in and out of. They met our criteria for a 360 degree spin with a low to medium back. We love them!