Decorative cushions add the perfect touch to your home

Choosing decorative cushions that don't overwhelm your kitchen set is not easy when hard wooden kitchen and dining room chairs beg to be softened. You can pick up a set of chair cushions for $5 at the local dollar store - but will they fit into your room's decor - or detract from your style? The shoddy workmanship, less durable fabric and thinner padding make a cheap chair stand out.

You will be rewarded with a set that lasts longer and is far more comfortable if you take the trouble to choose well-made, quality chair cushions. These things must be considered when you are selecting the chair cushions for your wooden chairs. Pick the right size for the seat - if the cushion is too small, it will be uncomfortable. If it's too large, it will look bulky - and the edges of the chair seat will add to the wear on the fabric and cut the life of your cushions.

Check closely to be sure that any ties are sewn securely into the seam of the cushion. Chair ties must be strong enough to withstand pulling and tugging when people sit and stand. If the ties are sewn into the seam, they're far more likely to stay attached.

Your purchase of seat cushions will actually help to keep your room tidy as stain guard treatment will rest stains. Invest in a can of stain resist or stain guard if you find the perfect curtains that are not stain resistant. This makes it easier to keep them looking fresh and new. Your kids eat here in the kitchen, I am assuming. Select seat cushions that may be washed or that come with removable and washable covers. Despite having stain guard protection, occasional spills will be absorbed. The convenience of being able to throw your chair cushions in the laundry will simplify your life. Be sure to pick cushions in a durable fabric, that is able to stand up to the wear of lots of seating.

For fabric that wears like an iron, corduroy, denim, chintz, canvas and duck would be a good choice. Rolled edges, piping and ruffles should all be firmly sewn into the seam between the top and bottom of the cushion. Check carefully for any seam and the gap between the rest and give some of the ruffle tug of the pipeline to ensure that it will not easily free of charge. Cushions that are tufted look attractive, however, they aren't that comfortable for sitting on for a long time. In choosing tufted cushions, be sure that any buttons are sewn through all of the layers of the chair cushion to avoid wriggling bottoms pulling them loose.