An accent chair is really great for 2 main reasons; providing extra seating and adding a different colour, style or design to a room. And while you’ll find a huge range of accent and occasional chairs online, it’s not always easy to find the exact look you’re trying for. So, to help, we’ve put together this little guide to go over the options for you.

Main Types

Occasional Chairs

The clue is in the name: the occasional chair tends to be lightweight so that it’s easy to bring out when the “occasion” arises. More importantly, however, this type of chair needs to have a unique design that’s going to bring the style of a room together – as it’ll often be used wherever it’s needed at the time. The beauty of occasional chairs is that you can utilise them throughout the home.

The Wingback

Wingback chairs are traditionally used as counterparts for sofas or existing suites, and their large design is perfect for providing additional comfort in the living room. They also offer a separate styling element for an interior – thanks to their unique winged look.

Slipper Chairs

Characterised by their low seat, slipper chairs are typically lower down to the floor than you’ll be used to. However, they’re ideal to use where space is scarce or if you’re looking for a budget-friendly addition to the living room. You’ll find these chairs tend to come without arms, making them easier to move around and lightweight alternatives to wingbacks.

Club Chairs

These chairs are usually quite large and offer extra support through deep seating. Most club chairs are upholstered in leather and sometimes have a studded trim. And they’re also occasionally referred to as tub chairs.

Design and Considerations

Accent chairs are meant to be striking – either in design or colour. They represent the perfect way to freshen up a room and will easily provide an elegant, budget-friendly solution to making an impact. To make sure your new chair fits in with your existing furniture, think about the colour and style.

The colour of your curtains, furnishings, wall colour and carpeting should all be considered when choosing an accent chair. Picking something that wildly contrasts the rest of the room may affect the atmosphere and feeling the living space gives off.

Chair Height and Depth

There is no furniture more important when it comes to thinking about height and depth than that of the accent chair. This is because the size of each option tends to vary quite a lot, and this can have a bit of an impact on taller and shorter users. So, make sure you’re taking note of the height, width and depth when making your choice.

If you’re looking for an all-round comfortable chair then it may be best to consider swivel recliners and additional armchairs. Having said that, there’s an accent chair for everyone and their varying designs and styles can really have a positive impact on your living quarters. If you have any questions then please contact our sales team for expert advice, otherwise you can check out our handy infographic below: