How To Choose the Right Upholstery Fabric for Your Dining Room Chairs

Reupholstering dining room chairs is a simple way to change up the decor and design of your dining room. Dining room chairs are a staple in most homes, whether it’s for family dinners, a homework station after school, or a favorite gathering place for family game night.

Grey and white patterned dining chairs around a glass table — Dining room chairs need to hold up to daily wear.

For everyday pieces like dining room chairs that will be subjected to daily heavy wear, it’s essential that you choose upholstery fabric that will be tough and durable against stains and damage.

A hand using a cloth to wipe a spill off of grey fabric — Sticky fingers and spills are no match for Sunbrella fabrics.

The Best Dining Room Chair Upholstery for Kids and Pets

Dining room chairs are easy targets for potential food and drink spills. Because of this, cleanability and durability should be your number one concern. Sunbrella fabrics are stain and water resistant and easy to clean with mild soap and water. Made with Color to the Core™ technology, durable Sunbrella fabrics will keep their color and strength for years to come, even with regular cleaning and daily wear.

A marble dining table with upholstered seat dining chairs — Sunbrella fabrics are a durable, long-lasting option for dining room chair upholstery.

Choosing Upholstery Fabric for Dining Room Chairs

Sunbrella offers a large portfolio of indoor and outdoor fabrics, all with easy-to-clean durability that lasts. With award-winning designs in a broad range of colors and patterns, it’s easy to find a Sunbrella fabric that matches your style.

A white upholstered dining room chair — With easy-to-clean Sunbrella fabrics, your white dining room chairs will stay white for years to come.

Factors to Keep in Mind When Choosing Your Upholstery for Dining Room Chairs

Upholstered dining room chairs can add both style and function to your home. However, the style and function are only as good as the fabric you pair them with. Here are some factors to keep in mind when choosing upholstery fabric for your dining room chairs.

Durability

Dining room chairs, and other high-traffic areas in your home, will receive heavy daily wear. It is important to choose a fabric that will last against years of regular wear. Sunbrella performance fabrics are engineered to last. Our fabrics are abrasion resistant and designed to stand all the tests of time.

Stain Resistance

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.

Ease of Cleaning

When the inevitable spill does happen at the dining room table, you want upholstery fabrics that will be easy to clean. Sunbrella performance fabrics are easy to clean with mild soap and water while maintaining the strength and integrity of the fabric.

Three navy and white polka dot upholstered chairs at a kitchen dining bar — Upholstered chairs can add a fun pop of color and pattern to your kitchen or dining room.

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