GUIDE:
HOW TO MIX DINING CHAIRS
CREATE A PERSONALISED DINING AREA
Do you want to create a dining area that feels vibrant, unique and personal? Decorating with mismatched chairs is an effective way to break up a rigid interior, but the art lies in finding the balance. In this guide, we teach you how to mix different chairs around the dining table without it feeling cluttered – by following a clear common thread in colour, shape and material.
THE ART OF MIXING CHAIRS WITHOUT IT BECOMING MESSY
Many choose the safe option and buy a complete dining set with identical chairs for fear that the end result will feel untidy. But mixing chairs gives your dining area character. The secret to succeeding is to create a visual cohesion, even though the furniture differs.
FIND YOUR COMMON THREAD: COLOUR, SHAPE OR MATERIAL?
To create harmony at the dining table, you should choose a common denominator. Here are three strategies:
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Same colour, different models: Keep the dining area cohesive by choosing chairs in the same hue or type of wood. This provides a unified yet exciting impression.
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Same shape, different styles: Focus on the silhouette. You can mix different chairs as long as they share the same design language, for example gently rounded backrests or clean, square seats.
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Shared material: Let the material be the common thread. Perhaps all the chairs should have a comfortable upholstered seat, or be made of oak? By sticking to one material, you can easily vary both colour and shape.
CREATE BALANCE WITH SYMMETRY AND ODD PAIRS
A professional tip is to work with pairs. If you have six seats, you can have three different models facing each other. This creates a reflection that the eye perceives as calm.
Do not be afraid to add individual chairs from different dining sets for larger gatherings. Mixing chairs with different histories and colours creates a charming and inviting atmosphere that gives the dinner extra personality.
We hope that you have been inspired to create a personal dining area!
Remember that there are no fixed rules – dare to experiment to find the combination that suits your dining table best, whether it is round, oval or rectangular.