Fechters: How To Choose The Right Dining Room Chairs

Finding the right dining room furniture can be tricky. If you’re not sure how and where to start, then read on. We bring you a guide to help you find the right dining chairs to suit your space.

Many buyers may choose to look at a dining room table first. However, let’s not neglect the power of a good dining room chair. The right chair should be the perfect scale, level of comfortability, and ideal dimensions to help you maximise your space.

Here are our top considerations…

Scale & Dimensions

For comfort, the respective scales of your dining table and chairs should work together. Lofty, wide chairs may look out of place around a smaller table. This could also make for a more uncomfortable dining experience with little room for moving about.

As a guide, the standard size of a dining table is normally around 76cm. But it is always important to check the dimensions of your dining chairs so that it offers the right fit. Seat height for your standard dining chair is normally around 46cm high. It is also important to measure the width of your chairs. This will help you determine how many people can comfortably sit around the table.

Remember, as a rule of thumb, the average diner finds a distance of 10 to 12 inches the most comfortable. However, this can vary, depending on the tabletop, the height, and the size of the diner.

Style

Contemporary or classic? Simple or ornate? These are just some of the considerations you’ll have to make when it comes to selecting the perfect dining set. Durable materials are also a top consideration for seating. Whether solid wood or metal, a beautiful chair is sturdy, and strong and will last you a good few years.

Furthermore, selecting tables and chairs with a common element usually ensures that they’ll look good together. That common element can be the period, the colour undertone of the finish, or the level of formality. It can also be a single design element, such as the furniture legs or feet. That said, don’t choose tables and chairs that share all of the same elements or you might as well just buy a matching set.

More about materials

The material of your chair is another important design factor.

Upholstered dining chair styles are incredibly popular as these often add a comfort factor with a padded finish. If you want to go for a different material chair but maintain that comfortable seating, consider dining chair designs that only have upholstery on the seat. Upholstered chairs also work well in traditional, farmhouse, or chic dining rooms.

Wood is another staple chair material because it complements almost every design aesthetic! Plus, it’s super easy to clean and maintain. Go for a wood finish to add an understated piece to a busier room or add texture to a transitional space.

Other material options worth considering are wicker and rattan. Add this seating style to rustic or coastal rooms for a beachy or seaside vibe at home.

If you’re looking for the perfect dining room chairs, visit Fechters and have a look at their comprehensive collections, as featured above.