For a wedding reception, nothing spruces up a dining table like white dining chair slipcovers and a tablecloth. Deciding whether or not to use slipcovers for your dining chairs at the wedding is the easy part. The hard part is picking out a fancy design to suit your wedding theme and tastes. A casual look can be achieved with short and trim slipcovers. The most elegant look comes from long skirt chair slipcovers. These drape down to the floor and cover the legs completely. You can opt for a pleated skirt for a more softer feel or a straight skirt if you want to go formal.

Choosing the right dining chair slipcovers comes down to the measurements. The chair that you are trying to dress can vary greatly in size, so make sure to get proper measurements of the length and width of both the chair seat and the seat back. Tie-on slipcovers are very popular at weddings because you can tie a beautiful bow in the back and it has an added advantage in that a loose fit can be easily disguised. However, it is important to get the take spindle width measurements in this situation.

Picking a color can be hard. White slipcovers are the easiest. Another simple route is to go for a solid light color. Neutral colors, patterns or designs generally match any existing wedding decorations you may already have purchased more easily. It’s best to match the tablecloth to the dining chairs as too much contrast can take away attention from the bride and groom. Patterns and prints can add fanciness and elegance. Subdued patterns and solids give a more formal feel. It really all depends on your theme.

Slipcovers are an excellent way to turn outdated or old dining chairs new again. You can use them when you throw parties if you entertain often to add that extra pizazz. Best of all, if your guests spill their drinks or stain the chairs, you can clean it right off by throwing it in the washing machine. Dining chair covers are machine washable and dry-able. That’s why buying a few sets with the intent to use them again in your home is a smart idea. You want to have multiple sets anyways so you can continue to enjoy your slipcovers while the other set is being cleaned.

White dining chair slipcovers continue to be a popular choice for weddings. It’s a clean color that can be paired with anything and can come in a variety of fabrics. You can go with silk or synthetic silk fabrics for added class but beware that the cleaning procedure may be more involved. Cotton continues to be a top choice and there are many more materials available.

There are many varieties of dining chair slipcovers to suit just about any occasion. The one encountered the most often is what appears at wedding receptions. These are the long skirt dining chair slipcovers that drape over the chair’s legs and during dull restaurant or hotel chairs into classy seats. Though these longer slipcovers are great if entertaining guests, short dining chair slipcovers are more suitable for every day use and look much neater.

These shorter slipcovers do not drape over the legs and do not have an skirts or tails. They are quite inexpensive and it’s easy to buy multiple sets for all the chairs at the dining table. The color selection available is enough to match any type of decor in the house and introduce a wonderful ambiance at a moment’s notice. It’s also easy to buy different colors or styles for the same set of dining chairs for regular use and special use or when cleaning. You may consider these if your chair has legs you want to show off. Conversely, if they are rather unattractive, then a skirted slipcover might be better.

Either way you go, no one can argue about the neatness of short dining chair slipcovers. To achieve an even neater look, you need to make sure the fit is good and not saggy. First, decide what type of chair you are trying to dress, such as a Chippendale or Parsons, and get the matching slipcover set. Some sets come in pairs or more so you can save money this way by looking for multi-pack sets. The dining chair may require some extra enhancement for a snug fit, so you can wrap the cushion and seatback with extra cloths or foam before you put on the slipcover.

You aren’t just limited to solid colors with short chair slipcovers. There are a whole host of patterns and prints to choose from. A popular choice for the dining area is the duck pattern with beautiful floral design. There are also geometric patterns if your house has a modern theme that you are trying to follow.

Even better, several designers of slipcovers like Vera Wang will often make identical print slipcovers for sofas, couches, sectionals, drapes, tablecloths, and other furniture pieces. You’ll be able to unify your furniture like never before effortlessly. Best of all, you can have a hodgepodge of mismatching chairs underneath collected over time from various relatives and friends and nobody will be able to tell. Dining chair slipcovers are truly versatile in this fashion when you expand the idea beyond the dining room.

Cleaning is easy as slipcovers are generally machine washable. Though it will depend on the fabric, most stretch dining chair slipcovers can go right into the washing machine and can even be tumble dried. However, if you have a linen slipcover or some other material that wrinkles easily, it may be better to let the cover air dry. You also don’t want to leave the slipcover in the washing machine too long after the wash cycle as it could allow deep wrinkles to set in.

Short dining chair slipcovers can give your barren chairs a vibrant life and color without a heavy cost. Whether you are decorating or entertaining, you never have to worry about getting your chair stained or dirty because cleaning is only a machine wash away. To top it off, there are a number of great patterns and prints available and worst case, you can never go wrong with a solid. Many name brand designers have dining chair slipcovers to match other furniture they design so you can easily unify any theme in your home.