How to Choose Dining Room Chairs: 5 practical tips to get it right and ensure comfort

Dining room chairs are essential in interior design, but above all, they are key pieces of furniture in terms of comfort. It is not just about eating, but about enjoying a pleasant moment in company or alone.

The dining room is the ultimate space for sharing. A place that we often use to celebrate birthdays, meetings and important dinners, but also to eat on a daily basis. Choosing comfortable and aesthetically pleasing chairs is of utmost importance. For this reason,?not just any model or design will do.

Materials, measurements, style and comfort are just some of the factors that can influence the choice of the perfect chairs.

Today, we want to help you choose pieces that really complement your?dining room table?and integrate correctly into your home.?

1. Appropriate sizes

The first thing we need to do before buying dining room chairs is to measure. To ensure they are comfortable, we will need to take care of the?proportion in relation to the table. A standard table is about 75-76 cm high, so the chairs should have a seat placed about 43-50 cm from the floor. This way, we can ensure that we have between 25 and 35 cm of space between the seat and the bottom of the table. We don't want any uncomfortable diners!

However, if you opt for?chairs with armrests, the story is different. You should check that the armrests do not interfere with the edge of the table, as this could make it difficult for the chairs to slide easily or limit the movement of the people sitting. It should exceed the height of the table by at least 10 cm. This way, you will have chairs that look as prominent as they deserve and without visual disproportion with respect to the rest of the furniture.

2. Number of chairs: according to the shape of the table

To decide how many chairs to put in the dining room, we must consider that each diner needs to be about 60 cm wide to sit comfortably or 70 cm if the chair has armrests. For example, a standard-sized?rectangular table?usually has room for three chairs on each side, plus one at each end. In the case of round tables, the calculation varies depending on the diameter. A 120 cm table is ideal for four people, while a 150 cm table will seat six diners.

3. Combine? Why not?

The idea that all chairs have to be identical is a myth (and an outdated one, by the way).?Mixing styles and materials can create a very original atmosphere in your home.?You can try combining similar designs but with different touches. For example, place four?mid-century?chairs, but choose some upholstered in velvet and others in leather. You can also opt for pieces in coordinated colours that follow the same colour scheme. Another popular option is to combine elegant chairs with rustic ones.

4. Choose materials according to your needs (and style)

The materials of the chairs should ideally suit the use and style of your dining room. Treated and sealed wood is perfect for dining rooms that are used daily. Being such a versatile material, it can be used in classic, rustic, modern, and even bohemian styles. On the other hand,?upholstered chairs?are a favourite of designers and interior designers. However, if the dining room will be used daily or there are children in the house, it is better to choose a stain-resistant or easy-to-clean fabric.?

Metal chairs are?an innovative option, although they were already in fashion a couple of decades ago. Today, they look great in industrial designs or combined with some rustic pieces. They are perfect for dining rooms with open kitchens, especially?those made of steel, which is so trendy today. In this sense, like plastic and robust chairs, they are very durable and easier to maintain and clean.

And if we're talking about originality, we can find some chairs with transparencies on the market. They're unusual, but they work very well in small spaces where we need to visually light the space.

5. Evaluate the comfort of the chairs

Comfort is an essential factor when choosing those chairs where we will enjoy long conversations and after-dinner conversations. Unlike armchairs or chairs, they should?offer physical support without excess, promoting a relaxed but safe posture for eating in peace.?