Gallifrey has a good point. That bench area is in a high traffic area. Get something that tucks all the way under like the oak ones suggested by Hayleys room.....but don't spend a fortune. I suspect that in time this area will become a work-zone bench (absolutely perfect in fact and nothing wrong with that, given it falls in the middle of your working triangle - fridge, sink, stove)

Agree grey fabric not so practical for both the above reasons. The white ones look fine and the timber could tie in with your table and bench. But a colour could be good too. Could tie it in with accessories in your kitchen? Artwork? Depends if you're after a more sophisticated, neutral-type colour scheme, or perhaps something with a bit more character/fun. Cheaper stools that will withstand little kid treatment are ideal, and you can always update and change the look if they get wrecked and you want a more grown-up look down the track. Fabulous-looking kitchen by the way :) Enjoy your new home.

Black bar stools would look great, one or two pendants over table would look beautiful downlighting above island , this would then make a feature of your pendants above table.

Hi! Can i put these dining chairs and bar stools in the same space? photos of my dining table, cane light fittings over table. Ceramic light above kitchen bench. Swatches are of my flooring (not the honey coloured flooring the samples are on though), kitchen cupboards, bench top. sorry if it's confusing. We will be having black window frames and kitchen tap - house is under construction. Thanks in advance.