Dining chairs make a very strong statement because any object or color element that is repeated in decor becomes something that creates attention. Chairs for the dining room table are in multiples four to twenty repeating their statement. The style of the chairs can create a feeling of either welcoming, luxury or sophistication.
When choosing your chairs for your dining room the fabric you choose can either help keep the flow of the room into the next room or can be bold patterns, detailing and colors that make them stand out. The variety of designs available is innumerable and can match any taste or style of living.
Actually dining chairs do not have to be used just around the dining table. They can be used as an accent piece as corner seating. They can be used in the living room or family room as additional seating for guests because they are characteristically bigger and more relaxing than the kitchen chair and still have the decorative quality that adds to your room. These chairs are attractive and can be placed next to an end table in hallways or bedrooms or in a front entrance. These will take less room than a recliner or a regular upholstered chair.
There is also a large assortment of chairs for the dining room. They are made of wood composites, veneers, solid woods, metal, rattan, and even acrylic. They come in every style imaginable. The shapes of the chairs can be round with complicated scrolling or plain with square backs. The backs of chairs can be fully upholstered; have cross pieces for support or can just be solid. The seats are usually upholstered creating comfort or smooth wooden seats.
Typically the chairs that are placed at the ends of the dining table have closed or open arms. The fabric used on the chairs also helps to characterize the style of the chairs. The smaller plaids or prints usually spell out country while the geometric patterns or plain fabrics define modern furniture. The fabric can be made to match the other textile pieces in the room.
When choosing your dining chairs there are a few simple things to take into consideration. The chairs should complement the size of the room. Measure the space that is available and make note of this. Measure the size of the dining table to figure the space available between the table legs and the distance from the edge of the wall.
Once you have determined that the size of the chairs will fit easily with the table and room size then think about the physiques of the persons who will be seated at the table most often. You might want to look for chairs with wider seats or higher backs or sturdier materials. Sit in the chair yourself and check it for comfort.
If you are choosing wood then the tone should match other pieces of wood in the room. If the chairs are upholstered then the fabric should be coordinated with the other fabrics of the room and the theme colors of the room. Styles should be congruent as well. If the house is done in modern styling then you probably will not want French provincial for your dining chairs.
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