Chair covers for the kitchen: varieties and choices

It's no secret that textiles give comfort even to a laconic interior design. Today we are used to using it in every room of the house: these are curtains, upholstery and even covers for chairs. In this article we will consider what are the covers for chairs for the kitchen, and also note the main nuances of their choice.

Covers for chairs are nothing but special furniture covers for different cuts and colors. This can be very concise removable products with simple clips or complex covers that pack chairs. Based on the type of chairs, they vary in modification, may include closed the entire chair or just its seat. Models differ in the degree of adherence of the material to the surface of the closed elements.

Some of them sit tight enough, repeating the contours of furniture. They are made in the form of a single element worn on the back. Others are sewn in such a way that they are not worn on chairs, but are wrapped in textile with a back and seat.

The type of cut the buyer chooses on his own, based on the budget, the specific type of chairs and their own taste preferences. Regardless of the choice of model, it has a decorative and practical function. This product prevents premature destruction of furniture, protecting its working surfaces from accidental scratches and other mechanical damage.

Besides, wraps give chairs a more aesthetic appearance, ennobled the overall look of the interior. Together with the dining room tablecloth, they add elegance to the dining group. Combined with the color and shape of the curtains, they make the atmosphere of the room home-like and comfortable. When choosing the right design, they become a bright accent of the interior, give it the necessary status.

Based on the tasks that are required to perform wraps on kitchen chairs, they can be divided into 2 types.

• Everydaythat can be used every day. Products of this group are more likely to protect furniture, which is reflected in their cut and forms. They have nothing superfluous to users. They are made from a more practical non-wrinkling and washable material, although the textiles can be quite elegant, decorated with a print over the entire area of ​​the material or in the form of a simple ornament.

• Holiday Covers made for certain celebrations. Often they are not so much practical as they are beautiful and hint at something special. Unlike previous models, they are complex in cut, often decorated with ruffles, frills, decorative braid, made of textiles with a shiny or iridescent texture. In addition, bows, ribbons and beads can serve as decorative elements of such products.

Modifications of wraps have their own division.

Each type of wrap has its own characteristics.

• Universal there is nothing like wraps with fixation on elastic bands, loops or bows. They are intended for chairs without armrests. This also includes the so-called pillowcases for backs and covers for stools. Their shape can be classic square or round. At the same time, the ties themselves can even be located on the legs of kitchen chairs.

• Half covers, in fact, are a shortened version of universal models. They are fixed by means of elastic bands, the textile of these wraps is usually durable and practical. These models are purchased for the design of kitchen-living room chairs in homes where children live. The legs of the chairs after putting on the wraps remain open, which increases the comfort of users when operating the chairs.

• Luxury Models - expensive wraps that are intended exclusively for special occasions (for example, banquets, weddings or other celebrations). Products of this group are made from elegant and expensive materials. Moreover, almost always the length of the cover completely covers the legs of the chair. Luxury models are always generous in decor in the form of bows, ribbons and draperies.

• Euro covers - a kind of know-how through which you can instantly change the design of kitchen chairs. These models are made of special material of tension type. They are pulled on chairs, which immediately take the form of small armchairs. This fabric is not affected by puffs and claws of pets. The tension of such covers is especially dense, they do not slip during operation from the chair frame. However, the price of these wraps is very high.

The parameters of removable wraps depend on the type of chairs themselves, for example, stools, classic products with backs and bar with metal frame. Typically, the width of the seat is 40-55 cm with a depth of 40-55 cm. The height of the skirt reaches an average of 35 cm, the height of the back from the seat varies from 40 to 70 cm.

Depending on the chair itself, the dimensions of the cover may vary. To buy what you need, you need to measure specific chairs, choosing options for the width of the backs (from 38 to 47 cm), their height (48-59 cm), the length of the skirt (43-49 for long and 30-35 cm for short )

The shape of the models for the seat can be concise round or square, for the backs it is individual.Some of them are made in the form of a rectangle, in others it is trapezoidal, in others - in the form of a trapezoid with rounded upper corners. Conventionally, all models can be divided into 3 types: whole, separate and seat covers. In this case, the most difficult from the point of view of cut are options for the whole type.

In the manufacture of chair covers, different raw materials are used. It can be a natural material and textile made from synthetic fibers.

However, more often a dense, abrasion resistant material is used in production.

The bulk of the range is made from fabrics such as:

• cotton (a budget option, often used for home tailoring)
• crepe satin (an alternative to satin and silk, used for decoration);
• spandex (dense matter with a matte texture, stretches in one direction);
• gabardine (soft and dense material, resistant to washing);
• microfiber (textiles with a noble appearance, dense, matte);
• leather (the most expensive raw materials with the highest aesthetic characteristics);
• knitwear (a dense soft fabric stretching in two directions).

In addition, in the shops you can see designer novelties from knitted fabric.

For example, some of them very quickly lose their attractiveness, while others decorate kitchen chairs for a long time.

Design solutions for chair covers can be very diverse. It depends, first of all, on the stylistic decision of the interior. In addition, this is influenced by the degree of convenience necessary for households.

They look in the interior of spacious kitchens very nicely. At the same time, it is excellent if a similar cut is repeated in the design of the curtains. For example, on sale you can see covers:

• with frills from the seat to the floor, ruffles on the connecting seams;
• with fluffy skirts, decorated with folds, frills, bows;
• in the form of funny toys with muzzles on the backs;
• in the form of euro covers, tight-fitting chair with back;
• consisting of two separate capes, by means of which separately cover the working surface;
• apron models with ties on the back of the backs;
• in the form of ball gowns made of 2-3 types of textiles;
• skirt products designed for kitchen stools;
• models with elastic bands for seats and extra padding;
• options with hearts and flowers on the front of the backs.

Popular shades of covers for kitchen chairs today are the colors:

• lavender and purple;
• lemon and bright yellow;
• wine and burgundy;
• milk and beige;
• orange and sand;
• pistachio and green;
• silver gray and gray blue.

Spectacular contrasts can be called combinations in colors:

• white with gold;
• milk with pistachio;
• creamy and blue;
• white with wine;
• here with burgundy;
• bleached emerald with white;
• violet-burgundy with white;
• gray with white;
• beige with chocolate;
• scarlet with gold;
• fuchsia with white and silver.

So that the chairs in the kitchen-living room are not only beautiful, but also practical. When buying covers, you need to consider several basic rules.

• You need to take models from high-quality and practical material. Do not take products in which textiles are prone to puffs and scratches.
• The texture of the wraps textile should match the material of the curtains or furniture upholstery.
• The color of the covers should be combined with the shades used in the interior of the kitchen.
• The design is selected taking into account the resources of a certain style, otherwise the models will not fit into the overall interior.
• You need to go to the store for purchases with accurate measurements of the chairs, including not only the parameters for the width and depth of the seat, but also the height and width of the back.
• The style of the skirt should correspond to the direction of the legs. If they are tilted, the cut should take this into account.
• To make the design of the dining area look holistic, it is better to purchase covers complete with a dining tablecloth.
• The shape of the cut is selected in accordance with the meter of a particular kitchen: the smaller it is, the simpler the cut and the less decorative elements.
• For small kitchens, it is better to choose models without fluffy skirts: they will interfere with users.
• Covers with magnificent skirts according to the principle of ball gowns should be bought only for large rooms, in which there is enough space between the chairs. Otherwise, wraps will interfere with users.

We offer several examples of the beautiful design of kitchen chairs with spectacular covers.

Stylish covers for dining classic style.

Beautiful capes to decorate the kitchen-living room.

An example of a concise design of a dining group.

Spectacular patterns with a similar dining tablecloth design.

A festive set for special celebrations.

Practical models with a short skirt.

Bright covers for the kitchen group.

Models for arranging a modern kitchen.

Covers for Provence style kitchen chairs.

Models for decorating a bright kitchen-living room.

How to sew a cover on a chair, see below.