A dining room holds elegance and class at its fingertips. Many homes that showcase a dining room are used for birthdays, holiday dinners, or maybe even a murder-mystery party. So, when it comes to choosing the right kind of dining room chairs, you need to have a vision and a budget set.
When enjoying a family dinner or the periodic birthday cake, you most likely won’t want to shift and move while sitting on your dining room chairs. On top of choosing comfortable dining room seating, you also want them to be a quiet counterpart to your room’s appeal. In our guide, we’ll show you what to consider when choosing the right dining room chairs, so you’ll find your perfect match.
What’s Inside
In most homes, your guests will come through the front door, and the first room they see is your welcoming dining room. As they walk through the foyer, you don’t want the first impression of your designed home to be sporting mix-matched and unappealing dining room chairs. And by the time the spaghetti hits the table, you don’t want your guests standing up to take a stretch break due to uncomfortable seating. Take a look at how to match your dining room chairs to any home aesthetic and what type of materials are best for you.
Dining Room Styles
Every home has a style, and every dining room highlights a certain kind of flair.
Mid-Century Modern Dining Rooms
Open windows, clean lines, and asymmetrical shapes define the mid-century modern décor. By bringing earthy tones and saturated colors to your dining room, your guests will be flung back to the 1950s. This architecture was crafted to allow space to flow from one to another. Open concept plans led guests and families to seemingly be in one room at all times. So, if you want your dinner party to boast individuality and airy vibes, mid-century modern dining room chairs are the way to go.
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Traditional Dining Rooms
Share a delicious meal with friends and family in your traditional dining room. Comfort and relaxation are at the heart of this design, and your dining room chairs should match. Rich colors and elegant shapes define this style, and upholstery dining room chairs are the perfect fit to create endless nights with good friends.
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Farmhouse Dining Rooms
Countryside homes in rolling rural hills inspire the farmhouse interior style. The timelessness and relaxing décor make this one of the most popular designs today. With pops of cozy and nostalgic moments, anyone who comes to visit will feel at home. Natural materials, metallic fixtures, and wooden cabinets complete the farmhouse dining room style.
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Contemporary Dining Rooms
Contemporary design is anything that is trending at the moment. And for us, that means your contemporary dining room should focus on color, shape, space, and sleek finishes. To achieve this style, your room should be without clutter and boast all things neutral. For your contemporary dining room seating, shoot for dusty gray or matted black tones. Darker leather dining room chairs would be a great match for this style as well.
Learn More: Your Guide to Contemporary Interior Design
Modern Dining Rooms
Modern dining rooms will boast similarities to the contemporary style, except instead of highlighting wood and brick for design, it features glass, steel, and concrete to achieve their look. Neutrals and earthy tones play a big role as well. But in contrast, modern interior design doesn’t love the idea of functionality. The form is the baseline for this design, with hard materials being its leading role. When searching for the perfect modern dining room chairs, remember that some may not be as comfortable as others.
Learn More: Your Guide to Modern Interior Design Style
Materials
Besides knowing your dining room style, choosing the right materials is a significant factor. Consider whether or not your dining room chairs undergo wear and tear or if pets take lazy Sunday naps on them. Between kids playing around the house or a window causing sun damage, choosing the right material is a necessary step.
Metal
Metal dining room chairs are not for the faint of heart, but they will definitely succeed in giving your room its perfect look. Metal dining chairs bring modern and contemporary feels to any room, so they can easily freshen up the space. Metal chairs are relatively lightweight so moving them from one room to another is perfectly fine. Additionally, they are extremely easy to wipe off if any markers happen to land on them.
Wood
Wooden dining room chairs will give your traditional or rustic interior design all it needs. They are versatile in color and shape and bring a lot of dimension to a room. Depending on how formal you want your dining room to be, upscale your chair with upholstery backs or wooden arms. Wood can also be easily wiped off and cleaned if need be.
Leather
Leather dining room chairs give your room elegance and comfortability. Your guests can sink into the cool backs of the dining room table chairs while enjoying their meal. Soft and padded finishes bring diversity to your room. Also, if you want to dress down your chairs, look for some that only have leather on the seat rather than the entire chair.
Fabric
Fabric dining room chairs can come in all different forms and styles. If you want your room to have a bit of eclectic style, go for a seat that showcases funky patterns. Or, if you want a mild pop of color while keeping your style down-to-earth, find a dining room chair with fabric that has a touch of red or yellow.
Wicker
Wicker dining room chairs are made of rattan, willow, bamboo, or reed materials and fit into aesthetics like boho or coastal designs. They create airy and natural appearances while giving your guests a comfortable seat. Cane dining room chairs are similar but give your seating a bit of a thicker appearance.
What are Different Types of Dining Chairs?
There are a few common types of dining room seats to choose from.
Arms: Dining room chairs with arms give your guests room to recline at the dining room table.
Wheels: Utilize dining room chairs with wheels for plush carpet and easy access in and out of the table.
Skirted: Skirted chairs have a piece of fabric that wraps around the legs of the seat.
Windsor: A chair with a rounded backrest and features wood or metal frames.
FAQ’s
Q: What is a reasonable price for dining chairs?
A dining room chair price can range from $99 to as high as $1,000 per chair. Depending on your décor and design will impact how much a dining room chair will cost. When decorating your room, chairs are usually one of the least expensive items to invest in so plan accordingly.
Q: How many inches should be between dining chairs?
To give your guests enough space to eat and enjoy themselves, we suggest at least six inches between each chair.
Do dining chairs have to match the table?
Your chairs do not have to match the dining room table. However, we do advise that you keep the interior design similar for cohesiveness.
How long should a dining room chair last?
A dining chair should last between five to fifteen years. Depending on the material, wear-and-tear, and how well it is taken care of can affect how long it lasts.
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