Chair covers
Chair covers in Saudi Arabia — the fastest way to give your seating a new colour and a fresh, refined look without reupholstering a single chair. At RIS you will find elegant chair covers in rich Rouge, warm Yellow and soft Jaune tones, made to refresh and protect your dining chairs and accent chairs. One cover changes the mood of the whole dining room in minutes.
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Why Use a Chair Cover?
A chair cover does three jobs at once: it refreshes tired or faded upholstery, protects good chairs from spills, sun and daily wear, and restyles the room for a season or an occasion. A set of Rouge covers makes a dining room feel bold and formal for a dinner party; Yellow and Jaune warm up a breakfast corner. When the covers come off, the original chair is untouched underneath.
How to Measure Your Chair for a Cover
- Seat width and depth: measure the seat at its widest points, front edge to back.
- Back height: measure from the seat up to the top of the backrest.
- Total height: measure from the floor to the top of the chair.
- Shape: note whether the back is straight, curved or winged, and whether the chair has arms — armless dining chairs take the most standard fit.
Measure your largest chair if the set is mixed; a cover that fits the biggest chair sits acceptably on slightly smaller ones when it is tucked well.
Choosing the Right Fit and Fabric
A good cover follows the chair's lines without pulling or sagging. Look for an elasticated hem or ties that anchor under the seat, and seams that sit along the chair's edges. Smooth fabrics with a slight stretch give the most tailored, sophisticated result, while textured weaves forgive minor size differences. For dining rooms, choose a fabric that wipes or washes easily — dinner parties are where covers earn their keep.
Putting It On and Keeping It Smooth
Start at the top: slip the cover over the backrest first, align the seams with the chair's corners, then pull it down over the seat and tuck the extra fabric deep into the seat-back crease. Smooth from the centre outward, then fasten the ties or elastic under the seat. After the first sitting, a two-minute re-tuck settles the fabric into place for good.
Washing and Care
Most covers wash on a cold, gentle cycle with similar colours, and air-drying keeps the fit exact — a hot dryer can shrink the fabric. Iron on a low setting or use a light steam while the cover is on the chair to remove creases. Treat spills at once by blotting, not rubbing, so the colour stays even across the set.
Delivery Across Saudi Arabia
RIS delivers across Saudi Arabia, with free delivery in main cities on orders of 2,500 SAR or more. You can also visit our Jeddah showroom to see the cover colours against real chairs before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what size chair cover to buy?
Measure four things on your chair: seat width, seat depth, back height from the seat, and total height from the floor. Compare them with the cover's size range and choose the size that covers your largest measurement, especially back height. If you are between sizes, the slightly larger cover tucks in neatly, while a too-small cover pulls at the seams and rides up.
Do chair covers fit all types of chairs?
Chair covers fit standard dining chairs and straight-backed accent chairs best, especially armless designs with a defined seat and back. Very wide wingback chairs, chairs with thick fixed arms, and unusually curved backs may not take a standard cover cleanly. Measure your chair's widest and tallest points first — if they fall inside the cover's range, the fit will look tailored rather than makeshift.
Can I change the colour of my dining chairs without reupholstering?
Yes — a set of chair covers changes the colour of every chair in the room in minutes, at a small fraction of the cost of reupholstery. A Rouge set turns a neutral dining room formal and bold; Yellow or Jaune gives it a warm, sunny lift. The change is fully reversible, so you can return to the original fabric whenever you like.
How do I wash and dry chair covers?
Wash covers on a cold, gentle machine cycle with similar colours, using a mild detergent and no bleach. Air-dry them flat or on a line rather than in a hot dryer, because heat can shrink fabric and change the fit. Iron on low or steam lightly once the cover is back on the chair for the smoothest, most elegant finish.
How do I stop a chair cover from slipping or bunching?
Tuck the excess fabric deep into the crease between the seat and the backrest, and fasten the under-seat ties or elastic band firmly. Foam tuck rods or rolled towels pushed into the crease keep family-room covers anchored through daily use. A well-measured cover slips very little — most movement comes from a cover that is simply too large for the chair.
Do chair covers protect chairs from children and spills?
Yes, protection is one of their main jobs. A cover takes the juice spills, sticky fingers and daily scuffs that would otherwise stain the original upholstery, and it goes straight into the wash afterwards. For homes with children or frequent majlis and dining gatherings, covers keep expensive chairs presentable far longer — and replacing a cover is far cheaper than re-covering a chair.
Which chair cover colour suits a dining room best?
Rouge — a deep, refined red — suits formal dining rooms and makes a bold statement against dark wood and brass. Yellow and Jaune, its softer golden shades, brighten breakfast rooms and casual family dining, and pair beautifully with white tableware and natural wood. If your walls and table are neutral, the chairs can carry the colour; if the room is already colourful, choose the calmer tone.
Can chair covers be used on accent and lounge chairs?
Yes, covers work on many accent chairs, especially straight-backed or lightly curved designs without wide arms. Measure the back height and seat width carefully, because accent chairs vary more in shape than dining chairs. A fitted cover lets you restyle a single reading-corner chair to match a new sofa colour, instead of buying a new chair.
Chair cover or reupholstery — which is the better choice?
A chair cover is better when the chair's structure and foam are still good and you want speed, low cost and a reversible change. Reupholstery is better when the padding is worn, the fabric is torn, or you want a permanent, fully tailored finish. Many Saudi homes use covers seasonally — one colour for Ramadan and Eid gatherings, another for the rest of the year.
Will a chair cover look wrinkled?
A well-fitted cover in a smooth fabric sits flat and clean, especially after a light steam once it is on the chair. Wrinkles usually mean the size is too big or the fabric was not tucked into the seat crease properly. Wash, air-dry and fit the cover while it is very slightly damp, then smooth it by hand for the sharpest result.
How many chair covers should I buy for a dining set?
Buy one cover per chair, plus one or two spare covers in the same colour for a typical six-to-eight-seat dining set. Spares let you swap a stained cover instantly before guests arrive and keep the set looking uniform while others are in the wash. Because dye lots can vary slightly, order the full set and spares together in one order.
Do you deliver chair covers outside Riyadh and Jeddah?
Yes, RIS delivers to all regions of Saudi Arabia, and delivery is free in main cities for orders of 2,500 SAR or more. Covers are light and fold flat, so they ship safely anywhere in the Kingdom. You can also visit our Jeddah showroom to compare the Rouge, Yellow and Jaune shades in natural light.
