Chair cushions add needed softness to hard wooden kitchen and dining room chairs, but choosing decorative cushions that don’t overpower the kitchen set isn’t easy. You can pick up a set of chair cushions for $5 at the local dollar store – but will they fit into your room’s decor – or detract from your style? Cheap chair pads are filled with thin, durable fabric and poor quality work.
If you take the trouble to choose well-made, quality chair cushions for your kitchen or dining room set, you’ll be rewarded with a set that lasts longer, is far more comfortable and requires less care in the long run. In the selection of the chair cushion for wooden chair, make these things into account. Pick the right size for the seat – if the cushion is too small, it will be uncomfortable. If it’s too large, it will look bulky – and the edges of the chair seat will add to the wear on the fabric and cut the life of your cushions.
Make sure that any ties are sewn into the seam of the cushion. When people sit and stand, chair ties take a lot of pulling and tugging. They are more likely to remain attached if the ties are sewn into the seam.
To make it easy to keep them clean, buy seat cushions treated with stain guard. Investing in a can of stain resist or stain guard make it easier to keep them looking fresh and new should you find the perfect cushions aren’t stain resistant. Your kids eat here in the kitchen, I am assuming. Choose washable chair cushions – or one with removable, washable covers. Some spills are bound to soak in, even if you use stain guard. The ability to wash your chair cushions in the washer will simplify your life. Be sure to pick cushions in a durable fabric, that is able to stand up to the wear of lots of seating.
Corduroy, denim, chintz, canvas and duck are all good choices for fabric that wears like iron. Ruffles and piping, as well as rolled edges, needs must be securely sewn between the top and bottom of the cushion, directly into the seam. Examine the full length of the seam for any gaps or breaks and pull gently on ruffles or piping to be sure they are fully attached. While tufted cushions are definitely stylish, using them to sit on for too long can become uncomfortable. Make sure, when choosing tufted cushions, make sure the buttons are sewn through all the layers of the chair cushion to avoid losing buttons to wriggling bottoms.