Of all of the pieces of furniture in our homes, dining chairs are the items that get the least use. Years ago, when practically every meal was taken around the table, they were the most used piece of furniture in the house. Today, most people eat their breakfast in the kitchen or in front of the TV. The same is true of lunch, and many families take their dinner on their laps in the front room.
Many families only eat around the table all together once a week, or on special occasions such as Christmas or when older relatives visit. However, most people still have a table and dining chairs in their home. It may be a piece of furniture that gets less use, but most people decide to invest in a dining suite to finish off the look of their home and to make sure that when they want to eat together or entertain, they still have the option to do so.
Buy the right type
If you are going to spend money on dining chairs, it makes sense to buy the right kind and get as much out of them as you can. Key to this is buying comfortable, sturdy chairs. These chairs can double up as extra seating for when you hold a party or have a large group of visitors. The chairs need to be light enough and narrow enough to move easily. If they are stackable, that is even better, because you can buy a couple of extra ones and store them in the garage or loft until you need them.
Buying good quality chairs that look good will make a big difference to the overall feel of your home. It will finish off your dining room and make it an attractive and comfortable room to use.
Many people use their dining room table when sorting out their paperwork and many kids still do their homework sitting at the dining room table. Therefore, it makes sense to buy comfortable chairs.
Chairs that have some form of padding on the seat are usually the most comfortable. It is important to choose a chair with a back that is high enough to provide proper support. When you sit in a dining chair, you are sitting in an upright position, so having proper support for your back is especially important.
Buy chairs that are easy to adapt
Look for chairs that will be easy to update and adapt. If you do this when you change your home decor, you will not necessarily need to update your dining room chairs and table. Instead, you can simply change the upholstery to fit in better with the colour and style of the room. If you have wooden chairs you could even paint them to make them fit in better with your new decor.
Certain styles like the Pendleton and the Henry are especially adaptable. The classic lines of these chairs mean that with the right upholstery and finish they can be made to fit in with practically any style of room.