Feeling like your living space could do with a refresh? Or maybe your bedroom feels like it’s missing something?
A feature chair could be the final puzzle piece that pulls together your space.
With a variety of chairs available on the market, an accent or feature chair has an undeniable power to tie a room together … If chosen correctly.
Starting off, it’s important to outline a purpose for your new chair: Decorative, additional seating, a reading nook or just a place to leave that clean load of laundry you planned on putting away three days ago.
Once you’ve decided on the purpose, you’ll need to consider the space available and chair size so as to not encroach on the entire room.
That’s where the fun part comes in – deciding which style of chair you’ll go for.
A wing chair is a great visually appealing chair with accented sides that wrap around the person sitting inside. Originally designed to be situated in front of a fireplace, they protect from chilly drafts and trap in the heat from a nearby fireplace. An excellent addition to a traditional, classic style home.
French country armchairs have a classic, chic style, similar to a wing chair, but in place of the wings are usually timber armrests with a fabric accent for comfort. They’re typically not a standout statement, but have the capacity to make an elegant impact in a room.
Designed for comfort, a barrel armchair is made with a rounded backing, it’s almost as though a sphere has been sliced in half and scooped out to sit in. In more modern designs the plush of the seat backing extends all the way to the ground, creating a cohesive design without visible legs.
Be sure to also think carefully when selecting the colour of your feature chair. Try to compliment your existing furniture and either go for a polar opposite stand out, or something that will blend nicely with what you have.
