What is the decor of the rest of the space that is visible from the kitchen but not in your photo?

You went to the trouble of a new kitchen w/waterfall and then need a trash can there? No. NO no

Nicola Counter Stool, Set of 2, White, Vegan Leather, Gold Base · More Info

no suggestions here, just congrats on your new kitchen. Beautiful!

The trash can is temporary. Waiting for the pullout trash can bins to deliver.

Rest of space is a loft style condo with concrete and steel features. Posted more below from first level mainly.

Really exciting space.

I don’t think you need any more square things.

I wouldn’t get something so curvy it competed with the kitchen and other showstopper items that deserved the focus, but I would look for some curve and/or texture, even if it is in the same tone as the knee-hole of the island.

If I can find a photo of what I think would be my choice I’ll add it.

Cool space!!! I was going to suggest the Crate and Barrel stools, but you already have them for your dining chairs...comfy, right? I have them around my island and love them. You have some many points of interest, I would something backless and dark to blend in with your island when pushed in.

The tig stool from Crate and Barrel would look very cool in your space imo..

So, after reconsidering, my feeling ended up being to go with stools that are really inviting to sit in because you are going to need something really magnetizing to get people to want to turn their backs to the window and get them to embrace the action in the kitchen. I think the stools should to be keyed to the warmth and attraction of the overhead pendants. Even at the risk of competition with other dramas in the space.

Not all of these upholstery choices would be mine, and several come in blue or green. although I’m not sure either color is a good idea. I think maybe it is best to get swivels, so that people can converse with people sitting at the table …. but some first blush choices

Betty Grey Velvet Counter Stool - Grey · More Info

This next comes in off-white/gray, which I think would probably be better, and also as a swivel

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These are probably too downscale but I like the huggyness of them

Grotto Counter Stool, Set of 2, Light Gray Wood/Black PU/Chrome · More Info

Grotto Counter Stool, Set of 2, Cherry Wood/White PU/Chrome · More Info

Ditto

Symphony Counter Stool, Set of 2, Walnut Wood/Black PU/Black Metal · More Info

Kind of zen austere but the width makes them inviting. They also come in maple, which is elegant

Roberts Table Stool Brassy Gold, Walnut · More Info

If you are willing to spend a small fortune…

Erlea Fabric/ Pu Bar Stool, Alpine Light Gray/ Fairfax Gray (Set Of 2) · More Info

Sorry - didn’t even notice that you had them for your dining chairs!!!

IMO a splash of color would be awesome I would not probably choose velvet for stools since it rubs badly and never looks right if a spill happens and is cleaned. What is the reason for the stools under the painting they are pretty lost and IMO do not work at all with the new kitchen but then neither does the LR dark stuff work. I think you need to do a bit of work on the LR first and then worry about stools for the kitchen

Not sure of the quality, but nice.

The stools and high top table were from previous condo. The old stools worked pre kitchen upgrade, but will be sold as we continue to furnish. Trying to keep the focus right now on the kitchen and stools for the counter.

Thanks for the feedback and ideas provided thus far.