I looked at those and thought they were very bulky looking?? I was looking for decent priced, real leather (not bonded or otherwise) counter stools for weeks. Found these on overstock.com, I got them in black, tons of good reviews so I went for it. First set came in with a broken leg, but I reordered and the second set was fine. Leather is very nice, legs aren't the best, but for the price you can't beat them. The height is 26", little higher than what i would have liked, but we've eaten at the bar with them and it's fine. the backs come just above the counter, nice look. Read all the reviews and see what you think. I'm giving you a link to the brown, since that's what you have pictured. Oh, and they sell out frequently but seem to get them back quick enough. Someone on the kitchen forum got them too...but I can't remember who it was?? Good Luck! Here is a link that might be useful: counter stools

boxie, I love those stools. They look really comfy as well as pretty. I have seen them on a few sites, and would work well except for the fact that they are black metal, while my accents are ORB. In the end, I ordered the wood ones from overstock, since they were disappearing before my eyes this morning, and when I finally ordered my 3 pairs, there was only 1 left. Then I showed a coworker, who thinks I really should have gone with the metal. The deciding factor ended up being (of all things) that I don't know how the metal ones look from the back, I assume they are just plain metal, and the backs of the chairs are what you'll see when you enter the kitchen. I really wish I wasn't rushed into this...I'm a little nervous about the point that amck made about the potential for "missing the mark" on finish. It will probably be too $$$ to send them back if I don't like them, but there's always craigslist I guess. I also prefer the idea of the square seat as other posters mentioned and not having to change the fabric. But, like my coworker said, the metal ones would have made my gorgeous dishes pop. *sigh* I wish I was confident. All in all tho I think I did well on the price, paid about 700 after discounts for 6 stools including shipping.

HI everyone, Thanks for the responses. I'm going to bug all of you to help with my bathrooms too! The builder finished foundation today so onto framing!!! I'll be making final selections over the next 2-4 weeks!! kawfeeaddict: Do you know the name of the white granite you used? Can you share a photo? Look at my photobucket inspiration pic and you can see the irridescent tile backsplash...its different but really cool! erikanh, thanks for the thread link. I've look at it several times but some of the pics don't show anymore. I research a bunch of the granites online today and i'm interested in seeing some slabs in person rmkitchen. I'm going to search for my twin! I'm excited if I can find her b/c I'm needing some source info from that inspiration picture and hoping she might have it!! And YOUR kitchen....well i've printed out MULTIPLE photos from your kitchen last week. I LOOOOOOVE it! I even told my designer in the last meeting how I wanted to "frame" and paint a chalkboard area on the side of my fridge. Then I found your picture and I emailed it to my designer! I would love to do the inset cabinets like yours.....so cool. Also love the raised DW. Oh, the marble countertops are just so beautiful....I just can't do it. But its so fun to find someone who really has the same "style".....please share any other parts of you home as I'm building this house so its all a "clean slate". My basic approach to my home is I'm a southern girl and love southern, comfortable things. I live inland but the beach colors, textures, clean, crisp, cottage feel is what I'm going to try to incorporate in my home in a classic but fresh way. Did that make any sense? Thanks for finding me and thanks for sharing your AMAZING kitchen.

I loved Ina's kitchen too, so I can't wait to see your finished kitchen! And I'm dong a 10' island with no upper cabs so we have similar taste :-) Here are my thoughts at first glance: - Ditto what Marcolo said about the range being butt to butt with cleanup, so moving the sink would be good. - It might just be me, but I feel like a 48" range (nix the speed oven) would have more visual balance with the island size. - Where will your dishes and silverware be stored? I know you said in drawers, but where will those drawers be? In the pantry? - Do you envision using the two DWs daily? Or one more when you're entertaining? We're doing two as well, but are putting the second one in our pantry and are going to use that as the "hide the mess" spot when we entertain. - Can you post your whole first floor? I searched for it but the references to it have been removed from your photobucket acct. - The current island seating looks like it might be hard to get in and out of because of the cabinet sides on the two end stools. Especially if two people are sitting in the middle seats. - I'd consider doing L-shaped seating and increase the seating amount to 6 or even 8. You said you have two kids but may have another one. I'd want to have a seat for at least everyone in the family, and ideally be able to accommodate each child having one friend over and all of them being able to sit at the island. - If you did do the L shaped seating, you could do cabs back to back on the other end and have more storage in one area. I drew your island at half inch scale so you can see what the L-shaped seating would give you and how much space you'll still have. You could also do backless chairs, like Ina, so they're hidden underneath when not in use. Since your den and nook is at that end, I imagine people will gravitate towards that end when you're entertaining.