Choosing the right restaurant chairs to match your decor and aesthetic can make for a timely process, given the extensive variety available. At Fusion Living, we believe it is important to provide our customers with the right information to choose their favourite designs easily.

Whether you want to craft a Scandinavian feel with our range of Nordic restaurant chairs or create a sleek interior with our minimal chair designs, you can find everything you need here to choose a style that beautifully captures your vision.

This guide is designed to ensure you are equipped with the best tips and advice to plan and execute the look of your dining area. With expert recommendations, you can master your style, making the process time and cost-effective.

Table of Contents

• Types of restaurant chairs
• What size dining chair do I need?
• How much clearance do you need for a dining chair?
• Do dining chairs have to fit under a table?
• Do dining chairs have to match the table?

Types of restaurant chairs

Choosing the best restaurant chairs for your dining area is crucial for achieving your desired look. Whether you want to set a rustic feel to your space or go for something warm and cosy, Fusion Living has got you covered. Although this section of the guidance features recommended materials, you can also browse our restaurant chairs, prioritising colour or your favourite styles, such as contemporary, luxury or modern retro.

Metal chairs

Adding metal restaurant chairs to your personal or commercial dining area is a simple way to ensure your space is stylish, practical and safe. With their robust structure, chairs such as the Industrial Grey Metal Dining Chair are made from tough and durable steel, granting them longevity and reliability for years. The range of colours on offer also allows you to match your seating with your overall decor, giving it a stunning consistency if that is the look you intend to create.

From a practical standpoint, implementing metal furniture into your dining space is a brilliant way to maximise safety. While the rigidity of metal prevents damage or chipping from occurring, its fire-resistant features will keep you and your guests protected, with such reassurance providing that added layer of comfort.

Plastic chairs

Give your dining area or restaurant a splash of colour with products from our range of plastic restaurant chairs. Maintaining plastic furniture is simple, with their surfaces being quick and easy to clean, and their lightweight structures granting maximum accessibility and mobility.

Models such as the Lemon Yellow Plastic Bistro Dining Chair are perfect for mixing and matching with its range of colours while ensuring consistency with its timeless design. If your dining space or restaurant extends to an outdoor area, this style caters to internal and external environments, causing your furniture to flow nicely.

A plastic design would be very practical within commercial dining environments when packing away, as many can be stacked. Their compact nature allows you to maximise floor space when cleaning or accommodating larger functions that may require more room.

Rattan chairs

Combine contemporary with classic with one of our stunning rattan dining chairs with their eco-friendly designs and ageless aesthetics. The contrasting colours of each style give your room added texture and help to accentuate your room with an elegant twist.

Our Eco-Friendly Rattan And Black Birchwood Dining Chair will give your dining space an Anglo-Indian feel, helping you craft your chairs as standout pieces or adapt them to blend with your decor splendidly. The Birchwood seat provides optimum comfort, while the curved top rail and slender legs make for a strong, durable frame.

A rattan-style dining chair is perfect for capturing consistency while implementing nuance into your space. The natural wood within rattan materials means that its shades can alter, giving your dining area or restaurant an effortlessly warm and homely feel.

Upholstered chairs

For customers who prioritise sophistication when selecting their decor, look no further. Our range of upholstered dining chairs will elevate your dining space to new heights of luxury with their classy, elegant designs that never go out of style. The various colours and fabric materials allow you to create endless looks, from cosy warmth to themed and personal aesthetics.

The contemporary Art Deco design of our Manhattan Grey Leather Tub Dining Chair offers practicality and comfort with its hard-wearing brass frame and genuine leather upholstery. The tub-shaped design of the seat offers maximum relaxation, giving your dining area a home-away-from-home feel for all your guests.

Whether you are shopping for domestic or commercial environments, maintaining your upholstered dining chairs will be equally important. Our selection features several fabrics which are easy to clean. While leather designs are simple to wipe down frequently, the textured fabrics on our White and Textured Cream Chelsea Side Chair and Black and Luxurious Light Pink Chelsea Arm Chair are removable. Once removed from your seating, you can follow specific cleaning instructions applicable to the fabrics.

What size dining chair do I need?

There are multiple factors to consider when choosing an appropriately sized dining chair for your space. Many of these factors relate to the dimensions of your room, table and chairs, so it is important to accurately note these to ensure your furniture sits nicely together and does not cause overcrowding.

How do I measure my dining table?

When gauging the size of your dining table, you must measure the surface area:

• Round tables: Place a tape measure across the surface to measure the circumference. You will then need to measure the height of your table by positioning your tape measure at the surface of your table down to floor level.
• Square/Rectangular tables: Measure the length and width of your table’s surface to get the dimensions of its perimeter. Then, work out the height of your table by measuring the length between the surface of your table and the floor.

How do I know what size seat is best for my table?

Many of our commercial restaurant tables are specifically designed to match seats within our range, such as the Marble Chelsea Circular Medium Table and White and Textured Chelsea Side Chair. However, if you prefer to mix up your decor, measuring the table, the space between the table and floor and your dining room chairs is essential.

Each seat within our collection contains the dimensions, making the process much easier, and can be found within the ‘Product Details’ section, featured below:

You should also consider the design of your table when choosing your chairs, as bulkier styles may decrease leg room. We recommend having 25-30cm of space between your dining room seat and tabletop, which you can work out using the following formula:

Table height - seat height = Space in-between

If your measurements do not align with the recommended space, consider selecting a new style to ensure maximum comfort.

How many chairs should I place around my table?

While your dining area should prioritise building an intimate and communal feel, every guest must have their own space on a table. We recommend one person should have access to 60-76cm of room so they have space to eat and move. While the width of your chairs will need to be measured (pictured above) to allow for appropriate space, you should also consider how many chairs are suitable to place around your table and where they should be positioned. Check out the table below for our recommendations:

Design	Measurements	Number of Chairs
Round	700mm	2 (placed opposite)
Round	900mm	4 (evenly positioned around the table, each chair should be directly opposite from another)
Round	1200mm	6 (evenly positioned around the table, each chair should be directly opposite from another)
Square	600mm	2 (placed opposite)
Square	900mm	4 (1 chair placed on each side of the table)
Rectangular	600 x 1100mm	4 (2 on each side of the table length, facing opposite)
Rectangular	700 x 7000mm	6 (3 on each side of the table length, facing opposite)
Rectangular	900 x 1400mm	6 (2 on each side of the table length, facing opposite and 1 on each side of the table width, facing opposite)

How much clearance do you need for a dining chair?

When positioning your dining furniture in your room, you must allow for clearance between your chairs, the wall and any other furniture within proximity. We recommend having at least 36 inches of space between respective furniture and walls to keep your environment safe, allow easy access for guests, and minimise hazards.

Do dining chairs have to fit under a table?

Yes. Dining room chairs must fit under a table to ensure your room has plenty of floor space and so diners have space to position their legs underneath the table when sat. If dining room chairs are not tucked under the table when unused, your dining room or restaurant will appear cluttered and untidy. Select appropriate tables and chairs with compatible dimensions to give your space a compact and sophisticated finish.

Do dining chairs have to match the table?

How you execute your restaurant or dining decor is entirely up to you. You should aim to match your tables and chairs if you are aiming for a cohesive aesthetic. However, you can mix and match your tables and chairs if you want to craft an eclectic look to give your dining space added character.

Purchase your favourite restaurant and dining chairs at Fusion Living!

At Fusion Living, we are committed to providing our customers with quality dining furniture, which is why our range of restaurant tables and dining chairs contains the best luxury brands. Whether you choose one of our Fusion Living tables or Hille dining chairs, you can design your dining area to your taste with endless customisation opportunities.

Purchase your favourite restaurant and dining furniture at Fusion Living today and qualify for Free Delivery On All UK Mainland Orders!

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