Are 2 fabric dining chairs in style or out?

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I am going to update some dining chairs. They are used daily. Back is fabric, seat is leather. Want to go neutral, no patterns

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I have never liked 2 fabric chairs or sofas so I need a bit more info as to what you are asking? Are you buying new chairs or redoing the old ones ? And posting a pic of the chairs and the space are a good idea

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palimpsest
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It depends upon the style of the chair. I would probably get a performance fabric and do the chairs in the same fabric, seat and back.
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Sammie J
last month
Can you post of picture of the style of the chairs? That will make a big difference in what type of fabric might work...
irenesr
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Here are the chairs. I want a light neutral fabric to replace the Tuscan or Mediterranean Fabric that have been on chairs for years. Designer suggested one fabric to modernize look. Any ideas for a new table for a clean modern look? Thanks to all for responding.
(Both designer and upholstery shop have been on Houzz.)
irenesr
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Here is the room. Kitchen to right. Living room to south of picture.
Sharon Fullen
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Are you trying to moderize the dining room? If so, go with one fabric. IMO one fabric is more pleasing to the eye here.
Jinx
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I agree — one fabric. A solid, neutral would look great:

But … function is important, too. I think a solid on the back, with leather seats, would look fine. I’d weigh which will be most practical for how you use them. Just changing the red ’Tuscan’ pattern will make a big difference.
Sud Design
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Really nice. Is for sale?
homechef59
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One fabric. Neutral linen color. Do not trim with nails.

These chairs and that table will never be modern. They are as traditional as they come. That's not a bad thing. It's just not modern.

Use a neutral fabric and it will harmonize the effect. I also suggest a performance fabric such as a Sunbrella fabric.

I like Sunbrella's Posh fabric in Salt for these chairs.

Tip: While you can pay $55 per yard at Ballard Designs for this fabric, a search at Ebay will result in a price about 1/2 of that for the exact fabric. You will need a fair amount of fabric, so saving money where you can is a good idea.
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Studio NOO Design
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You could mix a pattern fabric for the back and use a solid color for front and seat.
irenesr
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Thank you all for the helpful ideas. No no nail heads and one fabric. Neutral linen color is what I had in mind and has been suggested by designer/upholstery shop also. I suggested Sunbrella or performance fabrics but the feel did not appeal to my husband. Will choose another performance fabric easy to clean. Yes, it will never be modern lol. Hickory White is mfg so I think it is worth redoing for this condo.
irenesr
Original Author
last month
Ideas for a different table? I do have a 72” or 74” length glass top from a different set but need a new base. Custom because top is not standard length.
Jinx
last month
I should’ve clarified I wasn’t suggesting nail heads. Those were just the only pictures I could find for fabric ideas.

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