My Pair of Chairs

Last week I stopped by a small home store nearby that is going out of business.  I was sad to see it go but happy to see the 50% off signs.  A chair caught my eye and I assumed it would be too expensive for my not currently working budget, however it was $374 for the pair, plus half off.  I thought that was a decent price for two chairs.  So I bought them with absolutely no idea where to put them.  Husband = Not Happy.  Since it was a going out of business sale, I had no choice but two keep my chairs with no home.  Eventually I found them a spot in our basement.  They are a little to fancy fancy for down there, but I think once I update the cushions to soemthing more fun and casual, they will look great.  And we always need extra seating down there since that's where we host football parties.  Here's how they are looking now:

What do you think?  Any ideas of what type of fabric will give these chairs a more casual feel?