Choosing Accent Chairs for Your Canada Home
Our Tips for Decorating with Accent Chairs
Whether you’re furnishing a large home or a tiny apartment, finding the perfect furniture is nothing short of a challenge. While selecting the ideal sofa and a coffee table are likely first on your to-do list, don’t forget to check out the wide variety of living room accent chairs at Mobler Furniture. For nearly three decades, our Edmonton, AB furniture store has been helping Canadians identify modern and traditional pieces for their living spaces. With years of combined experience under our belts, we’re well-equipped to provide you with the design advice you’re looking for. Below, you’ll find some of our tips for choosing accent chairs for any space.
Know the Types of Sitting Room Chairs
First things first—find out what’s out there! Before you can make an educated design decision, you need to have an understanding of the available options. At Mobler Furniture, you’ll find no shortage of types of accent chairs. Some of the most common you may come across include:
- Barrel Chair: These chairs have a curved back and tend to sit quite low. Homeowners often use barrel chairs to make sophisticated design schemes.
- Slipper Chair: Slipper chairs may not have arms, but that doesn’t mean they lack aesthetic weight. These chairs work well for bedroom seating or rooms where space is at a premium.
- Club Chair: If comfort and space are your top priorities, consider a club chair. These roomy seats are great as accent pieces, as well as comfortable napping nooks.
- Swivel Chair: Swivel chairs are most common in a home office, but that doesn’t mean they can’t work in other spaces. Some of our customers choose to place these stylish chairs in their living room for a more fluid layout.
- Wingback Chair: This high-backed chair has a distinct silhouette that evokes luxury and classic style. From a functional perspective, wingback chairs do an excellent job of blocking chilly drafts from close-by windows.
Accent Chairs for Any Aesthetic
When choosing living room chairs, it’s crucial to keep your desired aesthetic in mind. Fortunately, you’ll find chairs of all types at our furniture store. If you need some help narrowing down your options, simply talk to one of our staff members, and we’ll point you to some excellent pieces. Our inventory includes options for all the following aesthetics, among others:
- Traditional
- Casual
- Modern
- Luxury
- Mediterranean
- Tropical
- Mid-century modern
Always Take Accurate Measurements
Measuring is an oft-overlooked part of furnishing a home. The last thing you want is to come home with a new accent chair, only to find that it doesn’t fit in the allotted space. We recommend taking measurements of the width, height, and depth of the empty space, and then compare those measurements when shopping for a sitting room chair. Be sure to let our team know about your size requirements!
Picking the Right Fabric
Fabric contributes to the comfort, style, and lifespan of your accent chair, so it’s imperative to choose a durable fabric you love. Take a quick walk through our inventory, and you’ll find everything from tasteful neutral tones to playful tribal prints. Our chairs come in a whole spectrum of colours, so you’re sure to find the piece that melds perfectly with the rest of your living room or bedroom.
Add Luxury with Tufting
Tufting refers to the buttons featured on some chairs that create indentations on the back of the chair. These “tufts” are characteristic of sophisticated, elegant furniture, but they can work with nearly any aesthetic when placed properly. Tufted chairs add texture without becoming a gaudy eyesore. If you love the look of tufted chairs, we’ll point you to our favourites!
Find a Leg Style You Love
The legs of living room chairs can be easy to overlook, but they can have quite a large impact on the aesthetic of your space. Be sure to look for a leg style you love—whether that’s sleek and modern or carved and classic. We recommend choosing sturdy legs that will stand the test of time.
Mix and Match or Stay within the Same Style
The great thing about accent chairs is that they can mesh with nearly any style. You can choose accent chairs that match in aesthetic and colour, or you could opt for contrasting chairs. If you’re clever with décor and layout, anything can work! We’ll help you choose chairs that emphasize symmetry, or we can pick out opposite pieces. Our advice is to place matching chairs close together and contrasting chairs on different sides of the room. But at the end of the day, the layout is up to you!
Consider Décor Additions
As you search for an accent chair you love, make sure to account for the décor you already have. Think about what colours you want to pop and how much room you’ll have leftover for chairs. We also suggest considering any additional design elements that might go along with an accent chair. After all, homeowners don’t typically purchase a stylish chair only to push into an obscure corner. Some décor options to think about include:
- Throw blankets
- Side tables
- Pillows
- Flower vases
- Rugs
- Table lamps
- An ottoman
- Books
Don’t Forget Comfort!
Comfort is likely high on your priority list, and for good reason! As you shop around for accent chairs, don’t forget to consider comfort. It can be easy to forget about this seemingly simple step when you’re all wrapped up in finding the ideal colour and texture. Ask a member of the Mobler Furniture team for their recommendations for comfy accent chairs that the whole family will love.
Get in Touch with Mobler Furniture
Regardless of your style, budget, or space constraints, you’ll find something you love at Mobler Furniture. We have all sorts of accent chairs in stock at our Edmonton store, and while you’re here, you can take a look at our sofas, tables, and bedroom furniture. Our knowledgeable team members can help you navigate our vast selection, whether you have some ideas in mind or not. Just let us know your vision, and we’ll get to work pulling exceptional pieces. Contact us today or stop by our store.
