I am wondering if you really have room for chairs and stools on the long side of the table? Seems like having both would make walking through there almost impossible.

If you do have room, I would be inclined to do stools and chairs that match - they are so close to one another, in the same room, and it all feels like a part of the kitchen space. Having two completely different styles and finishes there would be too busy, imo.

As for the stools, I would not do anything backless, unless no one is really ever going to sit there for very long. The ones you chose that have the wooden 4 posts on the corners of the seat can be uncomfortable for people who are not skinny - you end up with their legs on those wooden post corners.

I don't think I recall any black in the kitchen area or in the living room, which is quite open to the eating area if I am remembering right. I would think black stools and chairs might look kind of disconnected to the overall floor plan.

Could you bring home a stool and chairs to try before you commit to all of them? I think that would be the best way to know what you want.

Hey Deb, I was going to PS this for you but got really busy. I agree with Les that it is a tight space to put those chairs but I will give it a try later. Maybe tomorrow...so busy lately! ;c)

I would do the backless black stools,(say that 3 times fast)! I'm not sure, but I would also pay attention to the height of the chairs in relation to the height of the banquet. I would probably look for something along the same height so as not to look off kilter. Might be just my weird thinking though! :)