donaleen, those Toledo stools are contenders if I go the factory look. They're industrial, but with delicate lines. Angie, I think the first two are too modern, but very cool, especially the top one. Funny, you went Amish. I checked out the same thing. As you've noticed, it's only the piano stools that adjust low enough for table seating. They might be OK, except they don't have that sort of delicate line you expect. I think with those turned-leg stools, it's got to be just the right stool not to look too clunky. Those have the perfect look, but of course they're not adjustable.

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Nope Enduring. The sink pic is upside down no matter which way I turn the iPad. However, it is just fine on my Mac. I thought it was just a fluck yesterday and figured things would straighten out today. It's been a crazy day with our senior dog at the vets. I got on GW for some sanity tonight but "New To Kitchens.." just continues the craziness. I think I should cut my losses and go read a book. ;) Big BUMP to get this baby off of pg 3.

If you do put in an island, you don't need to have counter stools for it. It can be a prep sink area, and you gain additional storage (if you need) underneath. As one who has put her prime prep area in front of the window (it is almost always daylight when I prep, whereas it is often after dark when I clean up - plus due to the window, there are no upper cabinets to bump into - and as a tall woman I NEED uppers almost as much as I need daylight...), I wholeheartedly approve of that notion, if you can make the rest of the room work. I also like the idea of semi-open rather than closed or fully open - I do like defined spaces to some extent. I am glad the DW is now next to the sink in this new rendition. But the overall gestalt of the room still doesn't work together for efficiency of space and efficiency of movement.