When buying dining chairs, you of course want to be sure they go well with your dining table. If they don't, they' won't look good, no matter how great they are on their own. Other considerations to make when buying dining chairs are their strength, sturdiness and height.
If dining chairs coordinate well in every other aspect, but the backs are either too low or too high the chairs won't look right. Height is especially important when looking for mismatched dining chairs. Mismatched dining chairs can make a modern statement, but chairs with dramatically different chair back heights may just look awkward and unconnected rather than stylish.
Dining chairs should also be sturdy and fit the body well. Check the maximum weight the chairs will hold. That information can sometimes be found on a tag or label on the bottom underside of the chair's seat. Heavier adults especially should have strong chairs that will support their weight. You also want chairs that don't wobble, but have uniformly cut legs so that all of the chair legs touch the ground evenly.
Set a budget when buying dining chairs and then consider your options. If your budget is low, you can try second hand stores or flea markets. This is especially a good idea when you're looking for the mismatched dining chair look as you may not be able to find complete sets of chairs. It may also be a good solution for buying dining chairs for the cottage.
Your local classified ads may be a good source of dining chairs. Sometimes you can find high quality furniture at a good price in these ads if people are selling the items because they've bought new dining furniture. Whether you buy second hand or new, you can find all types of great dining chairs for the kitchen, dining room and outdoors on the patio or deck. If you need to buy all of the different kinds of dining chairs at once, it's a good idea to spend most of your budget on those chairs that will be used and seen the most in your home.
