May 27th, 2009 by admin

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. Local dollar stores sell sets of chair cushions for as little as $5, but do they match your style or detract from the rest of the decor The construction, durability, and comfortability of less expensive cushions are inferior.

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. These things must be considered when you are selecting the chair cushions for your wooden chairs. It’s important to choose the correct size for the seat, because a too-small cushion will cause discomfort. If it’s too big it will appear cumbersome, and the edges of the seat will show wear sooner and reduce the lifespan of the cushions.

Be sure to inspect any ties sewn into the seam of the cushion. The ties or straps on a chair cushion get pulled and tugged frequently from everyday use. They are far more likely to stay attached if the ties are sewn into the seam.

An easy way to keep seat cushions clean is to buy them treated with stain guard. If you find the perfect cushions and they’re not stain resistant, invest in a can of stain resist or stain guard to make it easier to keep them looking fresh and new. Your kids eat here in the kitchen, I am assuming. When choosing chair cushions, look for either washable ones or ones with removable, washable covers. Some spills are bound to soak in, even if you use stain guard. Your life will be made easier by being able to toss your chair cushions into the washer. Choose cushions in a sturdy fabric that can withstand lots of wear and tear.

Good choices for fabric that wears like iron are corduroy, denim, chintz, canvas and duck. Firmly sewn into the seam between the top and bottom of the cushion should be rolled edges, piping and ruffles. Make sure the ruffle or piping doesn’t come free easily, by giving a little tug. Also, examine the seam carefully for any breaks and gaps. Tufted cushions can be uncomfortable if you sit on them for long periods of time, but they are pretty. In choosing tufted cushions, be sure that any buttons are sewn through all of the layers of the chair cushion to avoid wriggling bottoms pulling them loose.