A cool stool.

When you need a visually light stool to work at your modern or traditional kitchen or desk counter, check out CHIP by Knoll. Makers of modern furniture for commercial applications, Knoll has a small line of residential products as well.  I love the simplicity of this one.  It comes in a wide range of bright and neutral colors, including natural birch, white, red, orange, grey, black, blue and yellow. The frame is durable steel and plated in chrome. A tremendous benefit for small spaces, you can stack them!