The great thing about upholstered armchairs is that you can get creative with fabrics and with such a wide array to choose from there's guaranteed to be something to match the look and feel you're after. (Image credit: Styling, Katrin Cargill / photograph, jan Baldwin) You can seat many more people around a table when using armless chairs.' An armless chair is also better if space is limited. 'Some clients of mine find that armed chairs put up an invisible fence between guests while armless chairs allow people to be closer to one another. 'If you’ve got a round table, or lots of room to play with, nothing could feel more inviting than armed chairs placed all the way around – your guests will thank you for it.’Īlternatively, New York City-based interior designer Phillip Thomas describes how they can hinder engagement. 'I love seats with arms, as they’re the ultimate in comfort and can double up as a reading or occasional chair, but they do require a little more space – as a general rule, they need an extra 7in per chair, which is why they’re often used at the head of the table,' explains Sue Jones, co-founder and creative director at Oka.
If space is tight armless chairs are undoubtedly more practical, but if space isn't an issue then they can be luxuriously comfortable and versatile. (Image credit: Anna Stathaki) Are dining chairs with arms better?Īnother big debate when it comes to dining room seating is whether to choose chairs with or without arms – again, there are pros and cons for both designs. Of course, to make them more comfortable you can always add seat pads.Īlternatively, if you have a small dining room, then consider lightweight, stackable designs made from metal or plastic. 'In a high-traffic area such as a kitchen or breakfast room (or a home with young children and pets) it would be best to choose a timber or painted chair for practicality and easy clean-up,' says Simon Temprell. However, if you have a dining area in an open-plan living room or are looking for kitchen seating ideas you may want to opt for something less formal. As we all know, dining rooms can often be noisy due to a lack of sound absorbing surfaces.' Upholstered chairs are also very helpful for sound mitigation. They will curve to your back and create comfort for your guests,' adds interior designer Tracy Morris.ĭesigner Phillip Thomas is also an admirer and suggests that 'upholstery is one of the elements that can aid in creating a cozy dining environment. 'Typically the best dining chairs are upholstered with a rounded shape. 'Upholstered dining chairs are more luxurious, and bring a feeling of softness and warmth into a space,' says Simon Temprell, interior design manager at Neptune. Upholstered armchairs work well in formal traditional dining rooms helping to bring grandeur and a sense of occasion to dinner parties.
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When it comes to comfort, nothing beats an upholstered dining chair, plus they offer the chance to showcase beautiful colored and patterned fabrics. (Image credit: Neptune) To upholster or not to upholster?
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