If you are thinking of purchasing cushions for the chairs in the kitchen, or any room in your house for that matter, there are several things you should consider.
Durability and stain resistance are one concern you should have when you have children and/or pets.
For this reason, some types of material are coated with stain resistant dyes so when you wash them the colors won't run.
It is also a good idea to purchase a higher quality cushion so you are not replacing it every few months or years depending on your lifestyle.
A cushion's main purpose is to make sitting more comfortable, although it can also serve to decorate the room.
Foam padding is what determines the degree of comfort you will find in a cushion.
They come in different thicknesses, and of course, the thicker they are the more expensive they will turn out to be.
When my back and legs are aching, though, I think the extra padding is worth the price.
There are many different styles of cushions.
There's the traditional string tie ones and a newer non-skid one with latex on the bottom to secure the cushion to the chair.
Having only used a string tie type of cushion, I wonder how long the latex bottom ones will hold up after they are washed a few times.
The most often used material for chair cushions is a cotton/polyester blend.
However, twill is also a good, strong material and would hold up to children and pets very well.
Some are made of nylon, 100% cotton, and even velvet.
You just have to decide which material will fit your lifestyle and see if there is something out there with a pattern you like also.
You can also request custom orders on cushions or make your own if you are a seamstress.