Designer dining room chairs are essential elements of your decor. They are an integral part of your dining room’s interior design, a very important room since it is where you will entertain guests. It is important to make a good impression on these guests and showcase your taste for design. However, it can sometimes be quite difficult to choose the right chairs, especially if you are not purchasing them as part of a set with the table. They should not be chosen at random; you must find perfect consistency with the dining table. Furthermore, it is important to realize that chairs are not secondary elements: due to their number (4, 6, or even 8 chairs depending on the size of the dining table), these pieces will have a significant presence in the room.
Between design and comfort, several factors must be taken into account to properly choose your designer dining room chairs. Through this article, we will provide you with all the keys to success.
Matching or mismatched designer chairs?
Eames Plastic Chair – Vitra, available at Jbonet
Here is one of the questions you should ask yourself when selecting your designer dining room chairs. Should you choose identical chairs or do you want to play with variety? Opting for matching or mismatched chairs will bring a completely different dimension to your room.
A few years ago, it was unthinkable to choose mismatched designer chairs. It was even considered a lapse in taste. But today, the trend has reversed, and it is fashionable to present different chairs. Choosing mismatched chairs can indeed accentuate the personality you wish to give your dining room. The choice between matching and mismatched will depend on your preference:
- If you want a sober and elegant room, it is recommended to choose matching designer chairs for your dining room, in perfect harmony with your dining table. This could be a table by the same designer for perfect consistency, or a table in the same colors and with similar shapes as your chairs. If you opt for a table with slightly rounded edges, do not hesitate to choose chairs that also feature a rounded shape. The designer chairs will then blend seamlessly with the table.
- If you want a dynamic room, do not hesitate to choose mismatched chairs. You can choose chairs in different colors but also with different shapes. However, be careful not to disrupt the harmony of your dining room too much from a visual standpoint or to overload it: when choosing your designer dining room chairs, ensure they all share a common element, such as the shape of the backrest. You could, for example, opt for two chairs in perfect harmony with your dining table and two other chairs that stand out.
What style of designer dining room chairs should you choose?
This is another important question to consider. If you want perfect consistency between your dining table and your chairs, the question is simple: you should choose these elements from the same designer. However, if you fall in love with a table but the store does not have the associated chairs, what should you choose?
Generally speaking, it is important to coordinate materials to create an ensemble that is as harmonious as possible. For instance, do not hesitate to choose the same wood color if you opt for a 100% wood set. Additionally, it is important to pair materials or colors that harmonize well together: wood and metal complement each other perfectly.
Depending on your decor style, it will also be important to choose appropriate pieces: if you have a Scandinavian-style decor, it is best to choose light wood chairs (and possibly with light fabric). Conversely, if you opt for a Haussmann-style atmosphere, designer dining room chairs with velvet and darker colors will be perfectly appropriate.
Prioritize the comfort of your designer dining room chairs
Cotone Armchair – Cassina, available at Jbonet
Comfort is a decisive factor in choosing your chairs. Enjoying a meal at the table naturally involves the food, but also the comfort. There is nothing more unbearable than being poorly seated or having a sore back when leaning against the backrest. Therefore, you will need to choose your designer dining room chairs based on your lifestyle:
- If you enjoy spending time at the table, prioritize comfortable chairs that feature a padded fabric or upholstered leather seat. The less practical side is that these seats require special attention as cleaning them can be complex. If you have a cat or young children, this may not necessarily be the style of designer dining room chair to choose. In this case, it might be better to prioritize chairs made of wood or with fabric that is easy to clean.
- Similarly, if you enjoy spending time at the table from lunch until late, opt for chairs with a high backrest and armrests. Your guests will be more likely to relax and stay at the table without waiting for you to invite them to the living room. Be careful with high-back chairs; they are perfectly suited for large dining rooms because, from a visual standpoint, they take up space. If you prefer more understated chairs, prioritize low-back chairs, which are also more modern. But be cautious, as they can lack comfort and give the sensation of “breaking your back” when you lean against them.
You now have all our advice for choosing the right designer chairs for your dining room. Of course, the easiest way to choose is to see and try them. We invite you to visit our Jbonet boutiques in Nice and Cannes, where our teams will be happy to advise you based on your decor preferences.
