First, I assume you want backs on the stools? I wouldn't match the wood, rather I'd go with stainless or something that stands out. Not sure if you want traditional or modern? I'd go a bit modern like these so you can see past the stools to show off your lovely kitchen. Or add some color there via the stool. Look at grandinroad.com. Good luck!

I agree that I wouldn't go with something with so much walnut - they will "disappear" visually. I'd consider something that is perhaps the same as the lightest tone in the walnut, or something in a soft black finish (metal or wood), or a distressed matte leather. Some examples below (all from Arhaus):

Don't match the island and a world of stools exist! that would look fabulous. The island is the star here, not the stools. If you do want the walnut match, plywood and veneer do not make it a crummy stool : )

Why do they have to be walnut. Find a beautiful upholstered stool with a walnut finish on the legs.

I love your kitchen! What's the backsplash? And what's the size of your island?

Oh my-and have you used your sink yet? How is it?? That's the one I wanted! What size did you go with. Love this kitchen!

Another vote against walnut -- your island is a star, but you don't want the stools to just disappear into it. Lots of good suggestions above...

I like something like this, but I can't find any information on it.

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So this kitchen (see picture below) is the main reason I started looking for walnut bar stools. I'm using the same brass dome pendants over my island and to me it seemed that in this kitchen's the walnut island was even more emphasized with the walnut barstools. Visually it looks like one piece and your eye goes up to the bold pendants. It looks rather nice, I thought, so I started looking for walnut as well:

I tried black barstools, and they looked nice but I thought I should still try walnut. It kind of seemed to be that the black should have highlighted the dark grain of the walnut but instead I started noticing the barstools before the island. Here's the black barstools that I tried a few weeks ago:

What do you think?

hemina Thank you! The backsplash is from Cle tile. I attached another up close picture. I'm a big fan.
The island is 8 feet long by 43" wide. And I LOVE this sink. It is the bigger one of the 2 options.

Have a furniture maker design and make them for you.

Akaur - your kitchen is gorgeous! Love the walnut island!

Thanks tgb1! I'm curious - do you find that clothes catch and snag on the back of the chairs? That was my first thought when I saw Flynn's pictures.

The chairs look very cool. But I think I might need something with 4 individual legs so that I don't come home to our roomba stuck on one of the chair leg rods on a daily basis.

(Love the cherry? and black combo in your kitchen!)

Thanks akaur!
No snagging whatsoever- they're pretty well made and surprisingly comfy. Never thought about the roomba....:))

LOL, went through this and gave up. Here is what I did - I went to Pier One, got the white stools and then painted them on arrival to match my cabinets. You'll never find walnut stools to match - I tried.

And its the kitchen - who wants to spend a fortune on stools that will get gunked up. When you grow tired of Pier One - you can get others without crying about your bank account. If I find some fabulous stools later, these go to the thrift store that support the violence prevention center.

Really creative quality products stand the test of time

bellburgmaggie Your kitchen turned out beautiful! I remember you had shared your sea pearl countertop with me.

Did you by any chance try the the two stools that I linked? I think our walnut is lighter (it is unstained, just raw with a clear coat) than yours, but still curious. The first is from Room B via YLighting and the second is from Rejuvenation.

Uppers and lowers are fighting. Pick one colour for all.

I presume the big space is for an exhaust hood.

I would not match the stools to the island.

i would use either of these depending on your choice.

Pick from many out there but I prefer ones where the seat swivels. Much easier to get in and out.

I did not try your stool links. I was at the end of my project, sick of all the expense and fed up with counter height stools that cost $2000 each or more. If I come across stools I love more, I'll get them but at least I have something to sit on! And the fabric on the stools actually matches the sea pearl exactly - an added perk. I can see that actual walnut matching stools would be nice with the island - please do share with us your final selection. Your kitchen turn out beautiful!!

I noticed you have brass accent, lovely! Here are some ideas, the only drawback, they don't swivel. Beauty or function!

More options, I superimposed a couple into your kitchen for you. Don't know if you want a pop of color.

jbtanyderi Yes it is going in tomorrow. It is a chimney hood and there will be 6" of space on both sides between the hood and cabinet.

I too would not match the walnut. The stools are a nice place to add an accent color and a fabric. Enjoy!

A lot of times counter stools are meant to add color and be an added accent to your kitchen. If you want some stools with a back I'm sure you can find those, as there are many choices out there, but you do not have to match the walnut.