When choosing furniture, buyers often focus on sets consisting of a sofa and armchairs, or on individual parts; on one chair.
An armchair in a living room interior is an indispensable attribute of comfort and beauty. It is important to choose a chair that will be in harmony with other furniture in the room, and also decide in which room the chair will be placed.
If you decide to purchase a chair for the hall, focus on the color and shape of the chair. They should fit perfectly into the interior of the room. If you work a lot at the computer, buy an office chair.
When choosing this type of chair, focus on:
- Form.
- Softness.
- Construction.
- Material.
- Support.
Specifics of classic chairs
Classic armchairs for the living room will be an excellent decoration. Classic armchairs have a raised back and decorated curved legs. They are made from expensive wood species and are often upholstered in leather. The curves of classic armchairs are carved or gilded.
Before purchasing this type of chair, you need to focus on:
- Room size.
- Harmonious combination with the interior.
A well-chosen classic chair will perfectly complement your interior and add a cozy atmosphere.
Selecting a chair according to interior style
For a classic style, ordinary soft chairs with smooth lines and moderate decor are suitable. Rustic styles, such as Provence and country, allow soft chairs with high legs. Wicker models and rocking chairs would also be appropriate here.
Compact armchairs with discreet design and armchairs are suitable for minimalism. The advertiser model will fit perfectly into super modern interiors using the latest technologies. The main thing in any style is to ensure convenience and functionality.
Features of the chair-bed
A chair-bed is perfect for you if you often have relatives, friends or guests spend the night. When assembled, they perfectly decorate the room, and when unfolded, you get additional sleeping space.
When choosing a chair-bed, you should consider:
- Presence of a linen drawer.
- Frame strength.
- Guarantee period.
- Folding/unfolding mechanism =.
- Material.
The price and quality of the chair depend on the fillings. They are natural and artificial. Natural fillers include down and felt, and artificial fillers include foam rubber and synthetic padding.
There are 3 types of transformation:
- Accordion.
- Euro-book.
- Dolphin.
The perfect chair of your dreams in the living room
Before you go to the store to buy a chair, remember that it should fit harmoniously into the stylistic design of the room. At the same time, it should become a contrasting accent. The main thing here is that the room is not overloaded and does not interfere with free movement around the living room. Also be sure to decide what role the chair will play:
- for its intended purpose as additional space;
- as a decorative interior item.
White armchair with wicker footrest
When choosing a home armchair, it is recommended to be guided by the following criteria:
- comfort;
- practicality;
- durability;
- appearance;
- mobility;
- ease of care and maintenance.
Modern rocking chair in the living room interior in light colors
Modern armchairs for the living room
The interior of a modern living room is perfectly complemented by hanging wicker chairs, bean bags and armchairs with arms. The photo of living room chairs shows their varieties.
The armchairs with arms are made in a beautiful style, so they fit well into the interior. Doctors often recommend that customers with spinal problems, pregnant women, or nursing mothers rest on these chairs.
A type of chair for a living room in a modern style is a bean bag chair. The advantage of a bean bag chair is that it perfectly adapts to the shape of the body and helps you relax.
All of the above types of “seats” will complement the interior if you follow the design rules. There are many variations of the arrangement, but only you choose which one you need.
Living room chair models
A variety of chair models allows you to choose one that suits any interior style and budget. Modern interiors use both classic models and various design solutions.
The choice of a modern armchair for the living room will depend on the style of the interior, the color scheme and the predominance of textures.
Soft chair
A classic upholstered chair is most often used in the living room, as it has long proven itself to be a comfortable and practical piece of furniture. At the same time, such chairs are quite impressive in size, so they are preferred less often in small living rooms than in large ones.
The frame of these models is made of wood, so the weight will be considerable, which can make rearranging difficult. The shape is very comfortable for relaxation. Soft padding, a high back and wide armrests allow you to sit comfortably and relax.
Modern technologies make it possible to produce small armchairs for the living room that will be as soft and comfortable as classic ones, but not as bulky.
Chair-bed
For a multifunctional living room, which can simultaneously serve as a bedroom in small apartments or as an extra bed for guests, folding armchair models are perfect.
When folded, they can look like ordinary stylish living room chairs. When unfolded, you get a full-fledged sleeping place for one person.
Due to the fact that the chair transforms into a bed, there is often a section for storing linen.
Recliner chair
A multifunctional living room chair that combines increased comfort and modern technology. The recliner model is the most comfortable chair that adapts to the person thanks to transformation mechanisms.
It allows you to adjust the angle of the backrest, the location of the armrests, and has a retractable footrest. The upholstery is most often leather, filled with orthopedic or shape memory effect. Additionally, massage options may be available.
Wicker chair
Wicker chairs in the living room are used much less often than soft ones. They are made mainly from rattan.
Modern models can combine several materials for weaving, for example, willow, bamboo, hazel and others. In appearance, it can be a regular wicker chair with legs, a hanging structure, or a rocking chair.
Rocking chair
You can add a real calming effect to the standard relaxation in the living room. This can be done using a rocking chair. Various design options for this model allow it to be used in most stylistic directions in the interior. Rocking chairs look amazing in a living room with a fireplace.
Armchair chair
An ideal option for small spaces are compact living room chairs. For convenient placement and quick movement, if necessary, a chair-chair is suitable. In terms of comfort, this model is inferior to classic chairs.
The design resembles an ordinary soft chair, similar to an armchair with armrests, and is suitable not only for the living room, but also for any other rooms. A living room chair can be solid, made of plastic, wood or wicker.
Frameless chair
An amazing invention of interior designers - a frameless chair. This is not just a bag with soft filling, as it might seem at first glance.
It is designed in such a way that it provides sufficient back support in different positions. You can sit on it or recline. In size, these can be either large or small living room chairs. The cover must be removed for washing or replacement.
Photo of design of armchairs in the living room
Armchairs of different colors in the living room interior
In order for the chair to become a real decorative element of the living room, you need to choose the right upholstery that will be combined with the overall concept of the room. A good guide for this are the curtains in the room. The upholstery of the chair and window textiles can completely match each other, but provided that the material is selected from the same collection.
Small armchair with carved legs and carriage tie
If you decide to choose the upholstery of a chair to match the walls, then in this case, start from their color palette. Bright furniture looks beautiful and harmonious against the background of walls made in pastel shades. For example, a blue or green leather chair looks great against white walls.
Gray armchair in the interior of a bright living room
If you are tired of the shade of the upholstery, you can wrap the chair in a decorative cover. Thus, a snow-white chair can easily be made red or yellow.
A bright accent in a snow-white living room is a bright lime armchair
Rocking chair in the living room interior
If you like to spend your free time relaxing, you should take a closer look at purchasing a rocking chair. Since ancient times, it has established itself as a comfortable place to relax. Modern rocking chairs are also massage chairs, which makes your vacation more relaxing.
Two beige armchairs against a background of dark chocolate wallpaper
Having purchased a rocking chair, you will appreciate its monotonous and pleasant rocking. They contribute to:
- restoring calm to your nervous system;
- restoration of muscle tone;
- improving blood circulation;
- concentration;
- increasing concentration;
- home training of the vestibular apparatus;
- relieving painful sensations on the spine after a hard day at work.
Various materials are used to make modern rocking chairs:
- plywood;
- wood;
- rattan;
- bamboo;
- willow vine;
- plastic;
- steel.
Rocking chairs made of wood or plywood are especially popular due to their low cost and range of colors. As for weight, the maximum load for them should not exceed 95 kg.
Durable and practical models are rocking chairs, which are made of wicker and rattan. The products are resistant to temperature changes and can withstand loads of up to 180 kg.
