[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-how-to-choose-the-perfect-dining-furniture-pairings":3,"blog-related-how-to-choose-the-perfect-dining-furniture-pairings":32},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":10,"authorName":11,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":12,"categories":13,"tags":16,"products":25,"inlineProducts":26,"seo":27},1027,"how-to-choose-the-perfect-dining-furniture-pairings","How To Choose The Perfect Dining Furniture Pairings",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Hi there cuties! This week here on the \u003Cem>Kuotes \u003C/em>we're diving into \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>one of my favorite design topics:\u003C/em> \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-room/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=diningpairings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dining furniture\u003C/a> pairings!\u003C/strong> It may seem like no-brainer—\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=diningpairings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dining tables\u003C/a> require \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-room-chairs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=diningpairings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dining chairs\u003C/a>—but you'd be surprised at how many customers and clients I speak to who get a stuck on how to pair tables and chairs together in a way that's size-compatible, stylish, and comfortable.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"There are so many ways to mix and match dining furniture; a more traditional look might call for a matching table and chair pairing, whereas a more boho-chic or laidback coastal look might look best with a combination of adjacent styles and a mix of materials.\" \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">My design team and I have broken down the dining furniture pairing process to three simple pillars—size, style, and comfort. Read on to learn how to \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>confidently pair your perfect dining table and chairs\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> (and check out some of our bestselling dining furniture pieces across several popular style categories)!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=diningpairings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32590\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner-1.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Size Factors\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Of course, as with most furniture selections, size needs to be top of mind first and foremost. I would recommend measuring your space for your dining table first, and then selecting chairs to fit after. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Make sure you \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>measure for your table's footprint in the room\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, as well as for how many chairs it can comfortably fit around it, and make sure to account for factors like table leg placement and the different sizes offered with expandable tables.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Next, when it comes time to pair dining chairs with your table, there will be an \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>additional list of size factors to consider\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> in order to make sure your chairs fit comfortably around the table and also look proportional:\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Arm height:\u003C/strong> Is there a thick apron or table top that might get in the way of tucking the chair?\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Seat height:\u003C/strong> Consider leg space according to scale of table\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Updated Traditional Dining Furniture Pairings\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashsocial.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"5465496\" data-row-size=\"1.34\" data-gap-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/99329-Aspyn-Coastal-Brown-Upholstered-Cane-Back-Black-Mahogany-Wood-Wingback-Side-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33011\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_99329_1.jpg\" alt=\"dining chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/124772-Hervey-French-White-Marble-Top-Dark-Grey-Iron-Pedestal-Dining-Table-Large-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25038\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_26486.jpg\" alt=\"dining table\" width=\"999\" height=\"999\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/57720-Villa-House-Raleigh-Coastal-Natural-Linen-Brown-Mahogany-Wood-Cane-Dining-Side-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28089\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Villa-House-Raleigh-Coastal-Natural-Linen-Brown-Mahogany-Wood-Cane-Dining-Side-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71325-Paris-Rustic-Lodge-Brown-Acacia-Wood-Oval-Dining-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28198\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Paris-Rustic-Lodge-Brown-Acacia-Wood-Oval-Dining-Table.jpg\" alt=\"dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/46455-Carrie-Modern-Beige-Upholstered-Slipcovered-Dining-Parsons-Side-Chair-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19403\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Carrie-Modern-Classic-Beige-Linen-Slipcover-High-Back-Dining-Side-Chair-Kathy-Kuo-Home.jpg\" alt=\"dining chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/105942-Woodbridge-Lynn-Mid-Century-Margate-Brown-Wood-Extendable-Dining-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26036\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Woodbridge-Lynn-Hollywood-Margate-Brown-Wood-Extendable-Oval-Dining-Table-78-11822W.jpeg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Style Similarities\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">After you have your sizing parameters sorted out, you get to \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>the fun part of dining furniture parings: Styling!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> Ask yourself if you want all the same dining chairs or do you want to mix it up and add a head of table chair or a dining armchair with some side chairs? Do you want your chairs to match very closely with the table, or stand in contrast to it?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If you're not sure where to start, consider the following styling factors to help guide your chair choices:\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cul>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Finish compatibility:\u003C/strong> If you want \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>juxtaposition and contrast\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, ask yourself if the finishes (the color and overall material look of the chair's frame and the table's overall exterior) of the table and chairs contrasting enough? And on the flip side, if you want your pairing to look cohesive, ask if the finishes have a similar undertone?\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n \t\u003Cli>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Fabric:\u003C/strong> If you're choosing a dining chair with upholstery, consider that it\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> is often best to upgrade to a performance fabric\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> to ensure it's easy to clean any stains; you'll also want to look at the fabric color and texture and make sure you're happy with how it looks paired with the table.\u003C/span>\u003C/li>\r\n\u003C/ul>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Bistro Dining Furniture Pairings\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashsocial.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"5465628\" data-row-size=\"1.34\" data-gap-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/9684-Antonio-Mid-Century-Modern-Black-Oak-Barrel-Back-Dining-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33013\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_9684.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/21838-Mona-Mid-Century-Antique-Rustic-Metal-Tulip-Dining-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33014\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_21838.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79400-Greyson-Modern-Classic-Dark-Brown-Leather-Upholstered-Iron-Dining-Side-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33015\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_79400.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/127966-Caleb-Rustic-Natural-Brown-Reclaimed-Pine-Wood-Round-Bistro-Dining-Table-W-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33016\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_127966.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33017\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_98234.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/142840-Camilla-Coastal-Beach-White-Oak-Round-Extendable-Dining-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-pairing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-33018\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_142840.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>How Does It \u003Cem>Feel\u003C/em>?\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Finally, and I would argue \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>most importantly\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, you have to consider the comfort factor! You're likely to be using your dining table and dining chairs day-in and day-out, for everything from quiet weeknight dinners to holiday celebrations and special occasions. The chairs, and how they pair up and interact with the table, need to be comfortable for daily us.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\"However you define 'comfort' at your dining table, make sure you prioritize that when selecting your dining furniture pairings.\"\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">There are many\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> factors that contribute to comfort\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, and everyone has their own ideas about what that means. For an example: An upholstered seat and back will likely provide more comfort than an all wood chair, but all-wood might provide more structure and support. 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