Dining chairs might be the second thing you choose after the dining table, but this doesn’t mean they don’t have the same importance. In fact, chairs for dining are as important as the table itself, so choosing quality ones is of vital importance. While it’s true that the first thing you see in chairs is their appearance (whether they’ll meet your dining table and the rest of the home décor or not), you certainly shouldn’t forget about their material, quality and sturdiness. This is crucial if you want to sit in comfortable and quality chairs that’ll serve you for many years to come. When it comes to their appearance, the two most commonly used types of chairs are wooden and upholstered chairs. Both of them have their pros and cons and only by knowing them, you’ll be able to make the right choice.
Why Choose Upholstered Dining Room Chairs?
The truth is that upholstered dining chairs are a beautiful addition to any type of dining table. They’re stylish, charming and appealing, and usually more comfortable than wooden chairs. The latter is due to the fabric but mainly due to the padding. Unlike wooden chairs which can become extremely uncomfortable to sit on for hours, upholstered chairs provide the perfect cushioning even when sitting on them for hours. Given the fact that these chairs have padding and fabric on them, this also provides them with sound-absorbing quality which makes them ideal for dining rooms or kitchens that look empty and echoing.
These chairs also give you the freedom to choose from a large selection of materials, designs, colours and textures which also allows you to play with colour and texture. Thanks to the fabric itself, these chairs can also add warmth and aesthetic appeal to the room. When it comes to choosing their design and look, it seems that upholstered chairs offer greater versatility, unlike wooden chairs. Even though the base of these chairs is mainly made of wood, you can choose from the different types of upholstered chairs. While they can be entirely upholstered (except for the legs), you can also choose from partially upholstered models that have only the seat and a part of the back/front upholstered.
Upholstered chairs for dining rooms are also easier to clean and maintain, especially if you choose ones made from microfiber material. This makes them the perfect choice for those of you with children and pets since all of us know how messy they can be. So even in case of stains and spills, you’ll just need to wipe down the excess liquid and eventually clean the stain with soap and lukewarm water. These chairs also allow for being vacuumed which is great for reducing dust and dirt in your home.
Why Choose Wooden Dining Room Chairs?
Wooden chairs are one of the oldest and most commonly used types of chairs until recent days. Even though they aren’t as comfortable as upholstered chairs, a lot of people find them more attractive and when it comes to improving their comfiness, usually they add a cushioned seat on them when sitting for a longer period of time. Being made of quality wood means that these chairs will be extremely durable and long-lasting. If treated well, these chairs can last literally a lifetime and can be passed down for generations. They can come in a large selection of styles which makes it easy for you to match with different types of dining tables.
When compared to upholstered chairs, wooden ones allow for being painted in any colour you want which gives you the freedom to change their look as you wish. This will certainly save you a lot of money instead of buying new chairs. If comfort is something that matters to you but you don’t like the idea of adding an additional cushion seat, you can opt for wooden chairs with upholstered seats. This will not only make them more comfortable but will also add to their style and appearance. Plus, the upholstered seated part can be easily cleaned and changed whenever you want. The procedure of changing the seat fabric is quite easy, as all it takes for you is to remove the seat and install a new fabric according to your personal taste. This will allow you to jazz up your dining room anytime you want without having to splurge more on buying an entire chair set.
Both upholstered and wooden chairs have their own beauty and appeal, so the type you choose should mainly depend on your personal taste, style and preferences. The most important thing is to pay attention to the chairs' construction and used materials. All of them have to be quality, sturdy and long-lasting in order to be able to get the best of both worlds – longevity and appeal all at once.
