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How To Pick The Right Dining Chair
It isn’t until you start shopping for new dining chairs that you realise the decision is far from easy the range of styles is almost endless and then there are all the practical things to consider too. That is why we’ve created this guide on how to pick the right dining chair
Decide on style
We suggest starting by deciding on what feel or style you want your dining space to have moody and luxe, airy and coastal, colourful and contemporary or something else.
The easiest way to decide on the style you want to achieve is by doing some research. Many of us are drawn to a broad range of styles so it’s ok if the images you’ve collected don’t tell a similar story.
Once you know the direction you want to take, all the other choices will become a lot more straightforward.
Select material
A big consideration is the type of material of the chair upholstered fabric, metal, aluminium, acrylic and timber are the most common options — and there are pros and cons to each.
Upholstered chairs often create a more formal look and can offer greater comfort. They also provide an opportunity to introduce colour and pattern for those wanting to make a bit of a statement in their dining space. We’ve curated our favourite upholstered dining chairs in the shop carousel below. The downside to upholstered dining chairs is that you cannot simply wipe them clean so if you have young children or pets, you may want to think twice before buying these.
Timber dining chairs are generally low maintenance but because of the hard material they can also be uncomfortable. Another thing to consider before buying timber dining chairs are the other timber finishes in your dining space — if you have timber floors or other timber furniture, you want to think about how the different tones will work together.
Metal and aluminium dining chairs are more commonly seen in outdoor settings but there’s a trend to bringing these indoors as well. These are possibly the lowest maintenance chairs you can find but can also look ‘cold’ or ‘hard’ in your dining space.
Size
One of the most important decisions before buying any piece of furniture is considering size or scale. Beautiful furniture can look completely out of place if it appears ‘lost’ in a large space or if it dominates a small space.
We always suggest measuring your area and using masking tape to map out the size of the furniture. You want to allow a comfortable amount of space between chairs around your dining table. Don’t forget to measure the height from the floor to table and factor the height of arm rests if you want to slide the dining chairs under the table.
Although this isn’t a fun or glamorous job, it’s essential! Too often, people end up furniture that simply doesn’t work.
Other things to consider
It goes without saying that the quality of the chair is important — particularly if you’re looking for pieces that will last the distance (let’s put an end to this disposable furniture era). Dining chairs can be put to the test with the weight they have to carry so you want to make sure you buy one that is structurally sound.
Deciding on an arm or armless dining chair is another variable (although this can fall under the style section above). It’s a personal choice whether you want to have arms or not, and you can even mix things up by having dining chairs with arms at the head of the table and armless chairs on the sides. Armless dining chairs take up less space around the table, as well as less visual space (for those of you who have small dining spaces and want to create the illusion of space).
Source from:https://stylecurator.com.au/how-to-pick-the-right-dining-chair/
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