Use Leather , even when its worn out its still strong ! value for Money .

i guess i should have said i need it to be very inexpensive. single mom and all.

You can use cotton fabric material, which can add style statement and is not going to be expensive, but that is not really going to be time less. So, you can also try with faux leather finishes which looks good and are affordable too.

You have to watch leather and faux leather because sometimes when you sit on the cushions the air puffs out in an embarrassing manner (!!)... they can be almost airtight, depending on the skill of your upholsterer. There are some inexpensive yet very durable faux-suedes that would be economical. There are some that have nanotechnology which means that spills and drips can be easily mopped up, even mustard and red wine. In that case you could choose an off white which would look beautiful with the frames, and would go into any space in the future. If you want to source some fabric through me, I could be of assistance. My email address is below.

Cynthia
www.ctaylor-luce.com
ctaylorluce@cogeco.ca

you are absolutely right. Come to think of it I have had a kitchen set that did that exact thing. We had them reupholstered in fabric after the kids grew up. We couldn't place blame on those kids anymore. So I guess I am thinking cream fabric or chocolate. When I say timeless I am thinking more like easy to drop into any space. I'd love them as accent chairs. Reds would be great... but it seems I should play safe and go gream or brown.

Yes, I'd really recommend waiting until you know where they're going to go. It's hard to go bold or interesting when they have to work ANYWHERE! LOL

Good luck. By the way, brown would be way too boring. Brown on brown? noooo!

You're very welcome. Feel free to ask again when you know where they're going! :)