Design Detail: Chair-Back Pulls

When you go into a store or restaurant or stay at a hotel, do you really pay attention to the design of the space?  You should! Some of the best design ideas come from the stores, businesses and restaurants that we frequent and many of those ideas you can be incorporated into your own home décor.

One of my favorite design details that you see a lot in restaurants is Chair Back Pulls.  It could be a simple piece or a more decorative style but the addition of a pull on the back of a chair is a small statement that adds a lot of style.

Adding a decorative handle to the back of your dining chairs, or even a desk chair is a simple, easy and cost-effective way to add a high-end design look to your décor.

Here’s a little inspiration….

Leather or fabric pulls look great with woven or rattan chairs, keeping the vibe casual.

Ring pulls are a stylish addition to fully upholstered chairs.

Open handle pulls will work great with any look and because they come in so many styles and finishes your options are endless.

Simple wood back chairs can be easily updated with chair pulls.

When looking at different chair-back pulls, keep these tips in mind…

If you are adding chair pulls to a chair that is being upholstered, you’ll have many more options because you’ll be able to use pulls with either front or back screw attachment.  Once the chair is upholstered the screws are hidden under the fabric. Pulls added pre-upholstery will also be more secure and sturdy so you don’t have to worry when using them to actually pull the chairs out from the table.

If you’re adding pulls to a chair that is already upholstered you’ll want to look for pulls that can screw in from the front of the hardware like the style shown below.  This will allow the screws to be inserted into the fabric and the screws to be concealed beneath the upholstery without removing the fabric.

I recently came across a really great resource for cabinet and drawer pulls, Cool Knobs and Pulls and have selected a few of my favorite styles that I think would make great Chair Back Pulls.

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Even if you aren’t thinking about adding pulls to the backs of your dining chairs, you’ll want to stop by and check out Cool Knobs and Pulls.  They have an amazing selection of drawer pulls, knobs, hinges and other furniture hardware that will give furniture an instant update.

Design is in the details!