Dining Room Chairs Nebraska Furniture Mart (2024)

FAQs

What type of fabric is best for dining chair seats? ›

Finding New Upholstery Fabric for Your Dining Room Chairs

Look for materials that complement your dining room's decor while offering durability and ease of cleaning. Fabrics such as microfiber, leather, and polyester blends are popular for their resilience against spills and regular wear.

As a general rule, using 54″ wide fabric, 3/4 yard will work for 2 chairs. Three-quarters yards will give you two pieces that are 27″ x 27″. If you have four chairs, you will need 1.5 yards, six chairs takes 2.25 yards, eight chair seats take 3 yards, and so on.

It is worth it to reupholster a chair since it's typically much cheaper to reupholster than to replace it. Only about 1/2 yard of fabric is needed when reupholstering a dining chair seat.

At the widest part of the chair seat, use your soft tape measure to measure from the bottom of the seat, around the top, and to the other side leaving a one inch allowance on each side so that you have some excess fabric to pull and staple.

If your dining room is in neutral colours, a white coloured dining chair, beige, light pink, or brown is a perfect go-to combination. You can also choose bold colours like teal, purple, orange, or blue. These colour combinations never go wrong with neutral colours.

Add an Ergonomic Seat Cushion or Pillow

An ergonomic seat cushion can significantly improve your dining experience by enhancing comfort and posture. Choose materials and designs that support your seating preferences, ensuring both comfort and style.

Reupholstering a Dining Chair Without Removing Old Fabric

It is entirely possible to just skip the part about removing the old fabric and batting and to put new fabric right on top. This may be a good option for you if: The existing foam and batting is in good condition.

Can I reupholster a chair myself? Assuming you're comfortable using tools like a staple gun, screwdriver, and sewing machine, you're probably a good candidate for a DIY reupholstery project.

Fabric Amount

Chairs typically need between 1 and 10 yards of fabric, depending on the type, style, and size of the chair. Reupholstery materials typically run from $50 to $70 per yard.

How do I know how much fabric to buy for a chair? ›

Measure the front, back, and sides, and remember to add an inch for seam allowances. Next, measure the frame, making sure to account for any areas covered in fabric. When you finish measuring, divide each measurement by 36 to calculate the yardage needed for upholstering your chair.

Generally ¾ yard of fabric will yield 2 chair seats… even if it's a large pattern… trust me! So if you have 6 dining room chairs 2 ¼ yards of fabric will usually be enough.

The most common dining chair width is between 16" and 20". We recommend giving each guest at least 24" – 26" of dining space and leaving 6" of space between each chair for elbow room and to easily slide in and out of the table.

Measure the width and the length of your cushions seam-to-seam. Don't forget to calculate the measurements for the cushion side panels. One yard of fabric is equivalent to 36 inches. Generally, it takes about 2 yards for each cushion, with a 1-inch allowance for the seams.

For someone who may prefer a softer and less of a performance-oriented style, going the natural route may provide the best fabric for your office chair. Some of the most well-known along this line are cotton, wool, silk, linen, and leather.

Performance fabrics are designed to be durable, stain resistant and easy to clean. They are made of a blend of synthetic fibres and natural fibres that allow the fabric to hold up well when it meets harsh chemicals or spills.

Which types of fabric work best for reupholstering a chair? Stick with fabrics that are resistant to mildew and fading (like wool, poly blends, and leather), and avoid delicate fabrics (like silk) if you have pets or children.

Dining room chairs are especially prone to food and drink spills. Sunbrella fabrics are woven with stain and water resistance built in, so you can enjoy your meals without worrying about stains.