How to choose a chair that will accentuate your room design

Do you have a room that seems to be calling out for one more element? Some personal touch to make it extra special? It could be a living room, a den, or even a bedroom or hallway. Maybe all the furniture is the same color or style. Maybe you’d like a more inviting place for company. Perhaps you’re just ready for something different, something that shows your personality in a new way.

The answer might be an accent chair! By bringing this new piece into that room, you can express your creativity in a variety of ways. A modern accent chair can bring pizzazz to a traditional dining room. An occasional chair provides an attractive surprise for that extra guest. You can try out a new color or pattern to enhance your present décor.

There are so many options. Though there’s a lot to think about, choosing the chair that’s right for you is where the fun begins. First question: how do you intend to use your new accent chair? Will it fill that empty slot in the master bedroom, provide a comfy reading nook in the den, or be moved from place to place to accommodate visitors? What kind of room will it occupy? Decorative chairs for hallway are different than formal accent chairs for the living room. How much use will it get? How would you like it to fit with your present furnishings? Should it take a back seat to the other pieces, or do you want to make it the “star of the room?”