How to choose the right dining chair?
Before investing in dining chairs, homeowners must consider some key points including aesthetics and comfort. Duvall & Co shares some tips on choosing the right dining chair.
Criteria to choose the dining chair
The dining chair, no matter how beautiful, can look terribly wrong if it is the wrong size, wrong style, or fails to serve its purpose.
1. Size
Homeowners can use masking tape to measure the space and map out the size of the furniture.
- Height: This should be measured from the very top of the chair right down to the floor. A taller chair will grant a more formal, enclosed look whereas chairs with lower backs will give a feeling of space in the dining.
- Seat Width: This measurement of the seat from side to side will help calculate the number of chairs that can fit around the table.
- Seat Height: The height of the chair from the floor up to the bottom of the seat helps to ensure that the chairs will fit in comfortably under the dining table.
- Depth: The seat depth, measured from the front of the seat to the back, decides how far back one can lean back on the seat.
- Backrest height: The height of the backrest will determine the chair style and support.
- Footprint: Unlike the seat width which determines the number of chairs that can fit under the table, the footprint is the floor space or footprint the seat occupies.
2. Comfort
If the dining chairs are expected to be used for long hours, comfort is crucial. Therefore a well-padded seat, upholstered, high back, or armrests must be considered. A chair that is not upholstered fits in easily around the table and can also be cleaned easily.
A dining room that is intended to be a social hub of a house needs chairs that are sturdy, luxurious, and easy to clean. An upholstered chair, for instance, would grant a more formal look and would be more comfortable.
3. Intended mood
Every homeowner envisions a certain mood that defines their dining space. From elaborate, airy, and coastal, colorful and fun to contemporary and formal, the moods are endless.
For an eclectic look, a mixed and matched look could be ideal. For a formal look, Duvall & Co’s Isa Dining chair or Malibu dining chair would be an ideal choice. Adding an Oliver bench to the dining table, for instance, can accommodate a bigger gathering and add a communal dining touch to the settings.
Dining chairs to consider
Based on the aforementioned factors, homeowners can decide what kind of chair they need.
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High-backed dining chairs
A high-backed dining chair adds to the aesthetics of the room beside the comfort of the back support. The Jax dining chair by Duvall & Co is a wing chair that can add elegance as well as sensibility to the dining setting.
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Dining Chair with different leg frames
The leg frames play a big role in the chair's comfort and aesthetics. From bulky wood leg frames and cantilevers to slim steel-tubing, the chair leg frames must be chosen as per the dining table size and style. A dining table with an ornate pedestal, for instance, must not be obscured by thick chair leg frames. The Zane dining chair by Duvall & Co is made of mixed material and has slim-line metal legs apt for a spacious and contemporary look.
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Dining armchairs
Dining armchairs offer a premium and comfortable mood in the dining room. Before purchasing, homeowners must double-check there is adequate space to fit in the armchairs.
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Open-back dining chairs
An open back or a ladderback chair does not crowd the visual space. It opens up the room with its simple and clean lines. The Margaret dining chair with its scrubbed oak framing and carbon-toned seating offers a refreshing appeal to a dining space.
Duvall & Co and its custom-built furniture
Duvall & Co hand-crafts every piece from hardwoods, particularly wood species that its customers request. The most prime, solid hardwoods with depth and character are hand-selected. Each piece is finished by hand with the highest grade, commercial finishes that enhance the natural beauty of the wood’s grain and color variations.
Every piece can be modified an unlimited number of times to suit the specific requirements of the client. It is designed to last across generations as a family heirloom and is, therefore, worth every penny invested.
To book an appointment for custom-built, dining chairs, and other furniture, call at (919) 819-8377 or e-mail at info@duvallco.com
