How to choose the perfect dining room chair

Choosing the perfect dining room chair that fits your space and decorative style can be a real challenge. From colour and size, to comfort and design, there are several factors that you should consider before making a decision. But don't worry, we're here to help you!

Style reflects your personality

Looking to create a more customised feeling in your home? You can start right here by choosing dining room chairs that fit your style and the decoration in your dining room or living room. Prioritise consistency with other furnishings and decoration. Once you're clear about that, let your imagination and originality run wild and end up with interior design that truly reflects you. At IKEA, we have everything from classic wooden chairs to high-back chairs lined with textiles.

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A white INGATORP extendable table, four INGOLF chairs and an INGOLF junior chair stand in a traditional-style dining area.

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Don't forget about comfort

Upholstered dining room chairs offer lots of comfort and are much more inviting to sit on for longer periods of time and make the most out of the table. They’re perfect for when the dessert is super tasty and the conversation brilliant. If you spill food down them, don't worry about it. Most of our covers are machine washable, or if they're leather they can be cleaned with a cloth.

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Fashionable, but functional

We think that it's important to choose a chair that works well for you in your everyday life. You can find ones with metal legs or wooden legs. On the other hand, stackable chairs or stools are easier to store, whether you want to clean or dance, or if you just need more space.

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Dare to mix it up

Once upon a time, there was a rule that said all dining room chairs had to match. But rules are meant to be broken, don't you think? Not all people are the same, so surely their chairs shouldn't be either. So, why not add in an armchair for anyone who needs a bit of extra comfort? After all, a table with comfy chairs for its guests equals a more social table, since people will be able to enjoy each other's company for longer.

A white EKEDALEN extendable table, with different chairs around it, stands under an YTLÄGE pendant lamp in a dining room.

The more the merrier

Foldable chairs are like a friend you can always rely on – always there when you need them the most Whether you have a small space or you often have unexpected guests, they can easily be tucked away between use. Most of our chairs are designed to be hung flat on the wall.

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