Gathering for a meal or an evening chat are common ways to strengthen family relationships and friendships. Having quality seating options for the dining room can help make this space more comfortable for a variety of activities. Dining room seating options may seem obvious, but there are different styles, materials, and additional options that are not placed around the table that can help elevate your dining experience.
Sugar House Furniture offers mission-style furniture pieces for multiple rooms in your home. We believe that high-quality furniture is something that every adult should have access to. Our furniture experts can help you make the right choice when it comes to seating, storage, and decorative options that best suit your space.
1- Benches
Many people don’t consider benches when they first begin to research dining room seating. While benches may not be your first thought when it comes to seating around your dining table, they can be a unique option to elevate your dining experience and actually make seating large groups more comfortable.
Benches come in multiple lengths and widths to best accommodate your space. They can be made of wood, metal, stone, or be upholstered. Having a bench around the table can save space and make it easier to leave and sit down at the table because there are no shuffling legs or shifting seats over.
2- Barstools Or Bar Height Chairs
Tall dining tables are becoming a popular design choice in dining rooms and kitchens. Choosing bar-height dining room seating or barstools can help people reach your table and elevate the look of your dining room. For spaces with tall ceilings, taller furniture pieces will be needed to help make the space feel full.
Bar stools can be used around a table or at an island bar. Bar stools can look like traditional chairs, or they can resemble more of a farm-type stool. The design options for these heightened chairs are growing to fit more personality types and home themes.
3- Upholstered Furniture
Making your guests or family comfortable is a large goal that should be accomplished by furniture. Dining room seating can be upholstered so that they are more comfortable to sit on for long periods of time. Upholstered chairs, benches, or barstools can make your dining experience more comfortable and limit back or leg pain.
Another benefit of upholstered furniture is its ease of cleaning. This makes it a great option for dining rooms because it is more likely to see stains. These furniture pieces can be wiped with a damp cloth or combined with a stain remover. While it is more durable, upholstery will require some maintenance to remain in good condition. Especially with constant use and sliding from people sitting on them.
4- Additional Lounge Seating
The kitchen is a common gathering place, even if you are not eating. Including additional comfortable seating inside your dining room can help people feel comfortable hanging around the kitchen and dining area after they have finished their meal. Lounge areas in the corner of the dining room, window seats, or upholstered benches can make your dining area multipurpose and seem more inviting.
Lounge seating can be a good option for game nights, family birthday parties, or other events you may be hosting in your home. These additional seating options can also be moved into other rooms and be used to accommodate more people.
Consider Height, Width, And Scale
Fitting any furniture piece in your home will come down to finding the right height, width, and scale for the other furniture. When you are looking at the design or materials for dining room seating, it is important to look at technical aspects as well.
Choosing the right chairs for your dining table will come down to how they fit around and under the table. This can be determined by the height and width of the dining chairs. If you choose chairs that are too tall, it will make it difficult to eat while sitting on them at the table.
If you are looking at benches or stools, the width compared to your table or wall space will help to ensure it fits comfortably. If there is not enough space between each wall to be putting a 5-foot bench around your table, you may need to consider another option or reduce the bench length.
Dining Room Furniture From Sugar House
Sugar House Furniture offers multiple wood furniture options and accessories for your home. We offer chairs, sofas, benches, bookcases, shelving, desks, entertainment centers, mirrors, and more. We are your one-stop shop for all your quality furniture needs, no matter what room you are looking to furnish.
Our company loves to provide quality pieces to Salt Lake City residents and surrounding areas. Improve your home with elevated furniture options from Sugar House Furniture.
