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Things to Consider When Shopping for Dining Room Seating

22 January 2021 by Varun Rana

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The dining area is where all the day’s conversation happens. It is also where you will hold dinner parties, family get-together, or just eat with your family each night. You need to make it as comfortable as possible for everyone. However, it can be confusing settling on the perfect dining room seating. Here are a few things to consider when shopping for dining room seating.

Maintenance

Depending on the material you pick for your dining seats, each of them comes with its share of maintenance. If you have children and pets, your dining chairs will be exposed to a lot of use. It would be best to go for chairs without fabrics or with very little material in such a case.

Leather or cotton blend chairs are easy to wipe and will look really lovely in a dining space. However, should you go for delicate colours such as velvet, you may need to get slipcovers to drape over them when in use. Covers are easy to remove and clean.

Wood dining chairs are more popular, and although they are easy to clean, wood changes its color with time. It’s also important to wipe clean any spillages immediately to avoid water stains.

Size

Before you start hunting for a dining set, you need to have the ideal size in mind. To come up with the correct size, consider the space in your room. Figure out where you will put all the chairs and any extras if you buy an extendable table.

Additionally, you will need to factor in the space between chairs before you settle on a particular size. Remember, the dining seats will be pulled away from the table when seating, so think about the extra space needed.

Table and chair height

Consider the table and chair height before you make a purchase. Often, the distance from the tabletop to the chair’s seat is at least 12 inches. Tables with more than 30 inches are also available. However, these may not be ideal for a family with young children.

Comfort

Comfort is relative. What may feel comfortable for one person may be uncomfortable for another. Therefore, you will need to sit on a chair to feel its level of comfort. Is it big enough? Is it too high or too low for your liking? An upholstered seat should have enough padding and be soft on you while seated.

Quality

Before spending money on a dining seat, check the quality. Avoid buying furniture online. You need to feel and see it. Confirm whether the structure is strong enough to hold you while seated. It should not be jiggling.Run your hand over the seats. They should be even and smooth.

Conclusion

Dining room furniture is a matter of personal style and preference. Space and budget also play a significant role in determining the type of dining seats you buy. Whatever the case, do not be afraid to try different and unique styles available in the market today.

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