If your home feels more like a racetrack than a showroom, you know the challenge: how do you find dining chairs that can actually handle real life? Between sticky fingers, spilled juice, muddy paws, and the occasional crayon artwork, your dining chairs go through a lot.
Choosing the right upholstery fabric isn’t just about looks; it’s about longevity. Here’s how to pick materials that stand up to the chaos of family life, without sacrificing style.
Why Fabric Choice Matters in a Lively Household
Some fabrics may look beautiful, but in a home with a pet that loves the furniture or children with messy hands, they can quickly become hard to maintain.
The wrong fabric can stain, wear out, or stretch quickly. Worse, it can turn everyday messes into long-term regrets. The right fabric, on the other hand, gives you peace of mind. It should clean easily, resist wear, and still look beautiful years down the line.
Top 5 Most Durable Fabrics We Recommend
1. Sunbury Lana
This luxurious yet ultra-durable fabric combines style with practicality. It’s soft to the touch, but tough on stains and wear. Perfect for high-traffic homes that want elegance without worry.
2. Wemyss Fiora
Fiora is a rich and sumptuous printed velvet. Incorporating FibreGuard, an advanced finish that helps protect against spills and stains without having to resort to specialist cleaning.
3. Wemyss Fibreguard
Known for its stain-resistant technology, Fibreguard is made for busy homes. Most marks wipe away with just water, making it ideal for pets, kids, and real life.
4. Faux Leather
These are wipe-clean champions. Great for high-use areas like kitchens and dining rooms. Bonus: pet hair doesn’t stick!
"I watched Zowie demonstrate the cleaning process of Sunbury Lana during the fabric sample stages, and im so pleased she receommended it. My husband knocked a bottle of beer all over our new bar stools on Christmas Eve, a damp cloth, and the next day they were back to brand new" - Demi - customer.
How We Help You Choose the Right Fabric
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Free Fabric Swatches: See and feel the difference in your own home
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Honest Guidance: We'll help you balance look, feel, and functionality
Final Tip: Think Long-Term, Not Just Look
It’s tempting to pick a fabric based purely on style. But if you live in a busy home, the best dining chair is one that still looks beautiful after the party, the playdate, and the surprise puppy zoomies.
Choosing the right fabric now means fewer worries later and a home that feels just as beautiful as it is lived-in.
Need help picking the perfect fabric for your family? We’re here to guide you every step of the way.