Model, color, upholstery, and combination with other furniture – choose the perfect armchair and get inspired by ideas for each room.
A corner to relax with your favorite book, an extra bed, or an extravagant art object? In this article, we will talk about possible options for placing a chair in the interior with photo examples, as well as how to choose the right model and what to combine with.
What types there are
Manufacturers offer different models of chairs for any style, room, and task.
- Classic – four legs, soft seat, back, and armrests. The frame can be static or adjustable – in the second case, a mechanism is provided that allows you to change the height of the seat, tilt, etc.
- Bag, pear, pouffe – models without a frame, consisting of a fabric cover and soft filler. They take the form of the human body, light and mobile. Most often they are used in a nursery or in a room where young people live – due to the flexible form in which you “drown” and a small height above the floor, this option is not suitable for people of age. Due to the absence of sharp corners, this model is safe for children.
- Folding – essentially the same classic type, but with a folding mechanism that turns the seat into an additional compact place to sleep. Suitable for small apartments where there is not enough space for a full-fledged sofa bed.
- Rocking chair – despite associations with the past, this type is still relevant now, since light swaying well helps to relax after a hard day. It can be on skids (the most popular option), on springs, or with a pendulum-type mechanism. Most often located in the bedroom, study, or living room.
- Chaise longue is another model for deep relaxation. It differs from the usual elongated seat with a footrest, on which you can stretch to your full height.
How to fit into the interior
What to consider when choosing, so that the product fits into the decor of any room?
Size
The first and most important rule is that furniture should be proportionate to the room. If there is enough space, feel free to choose large products that will fill the free space: recliners, leather loungers, and classic models with armrests, and footrests.
For a small room, simple and compact options are suitable, preferably on legs so that the seat is raised above the floor and seems lighter.
Color and pattern
Appearance is determined by the role of the product in the interior.
- It can be part of a furniture composition – in this case, the upholstery is matched to match the main palette or matches the material with other upholstered furniture. In some cases, both conditions are met – for example, this is true for a sofa group in the same style and monochrome interiors (especially in minimalism).
- Or a bright accent – you can choose any saturated color if you wish – an active print. If there are two or three chairs, they may not be combined with each other and the rest of the furniture in terms of ornament and color. In addition to bright colors, you can experiment with shapes and accessories or choose an unusual designer model.
The room itself also influences the choice of color. So, muted pastel and nude shades are suitable for the bedroom, noble deep tones are suitable for the office. In the nursery, with the help of upholstered furniture, you can add bright colors, and in the living room and in the kitchen, the choice of color depends on your imagination and the overall color scheme of the room.
Upholstery
The material of the outer coating is also selected taking into account the functionality of the room and the product itself. Expensive upholstery made of genuine leather, jacquard, and suede looks good in a classic living room or office. These are strong and durable materials.
If the seat is constantly used, beautiful and practical artificial materials are suitable for upholstery: velour, flock, microfiber, and chenille. For rooms with a lot of dirt (kitchen, nursery, hallway), manufacturers offer fabrics with special impregnation, which greatly simplifies cleaning.
Ideas for every room
Consider a photo of interesting placement ideas in each room.
Armchair in the interior of the living room
The design of the hall is rarely complete without 1-2 chairs. They are usually located next to the sofa, forming a soft group with a sufficient number of seats. Depending on the size of the room, one or more chairs can be added to the sofa. A pair can be identified and placed symmetrically or side by side (you can combine them around a coffee table) or consist of 2-3 different accent pieces.
How to match with sofa
- Calm background and accent – both the seats and the sofa itself can be a bright spot.
- Overlapping ornament – a print can be either completely identical (for example, items from the same set), or partially repeating, designed in a common style.
- The common connecting element is the upholstery material, the shape, the legs, and the pattern on the textiles.
- Color in color – in this case, so that the design of the room does not look flat, you can play with different textures and complement the soft group with decorative textiles.
In the bedroom
In the bedroom, the chair is used as a seating area – you can organize it using a comfortable compact model with a soft back and – optionally – a footrest. It is also appropriate in the working corner – if the bedroom also plays the role of an office, then add a comfortable upholstered seat to the table instead of a regular chair. Also, the chair can be placed in the make-up area – and thus replace the standard ottoman at the dressing table.
In the kitchen
The chair in the kitchen, as in the interiors in the photo, is most often used in the dining area as part of the dining group. Since you need to place several seats around the table at once, give preference to highly compact products on standard legs without armrests.
In the classical style, identical, symmetrically located seats from one set are used. Upholstery – suede, velour, or jacquard. In the loft or Scandinavian style, you can add brightness to the interior by choosing chairs of different colors or even different models, thus making the dining group an interesting design element.
In the nursery
In the nursery, upholstered furniture can be intended both for the child himself and for the parents.
In the first case, the model is chosen based on safety considerations: without sharp corners that you can hit, and from hypoallergenic materials. A place for parents will be needed if the child is still very young or is already in elementary school – most likely, he will have to help with homework, and it’s good if you don’t have to stand or bring a chair from the next room for this.
On the balcony
On the loggia, especially if it is spacious and insulated, you can organize a full-fledged workplace or a small cozy seating area.
If the balcony is designed for relaxation, choose comfortable products with a soft back. Hanging “pear”, bags and wicker chairs are also suitable. You can complement such a lounge area with a table, a soft rug, and live plants.
For a working corner, a comfortable office chair with a high back and adjustable height is suitable.
In the hallway
An armchair in the interior of the hallway, as in the photo below, is not common, but if there is space, it will be an interesting alternative to a bench or ottoman. In order not to overload the entrance area, choose compact models, best of all – classic, with a rigid frame and durable upholstery. Visually, the seat can be both a neutral element of the decor and vice versa, a bright accent.
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