This beautiful embroidered accent chair creates a focal point in the room.
Photo credit: Om Sweet Home, Singapore.
If you ask me what my favourite kind of furniture item is, my answer would be undoubtedly the Accent Chair.
Accent chairs have the remarkable ability to lift a room from ordinary to interesting and from sublime to spectacular. It changes the character of the room. It lends to a room the same quality that separates men from boys. In case you are wondering, “what is an accent chair?”, Accent chairs are stylish seats that “accentuate” your main sofa, bed, or any other furniture in the room. An accent chair is akin to a feature wall or an artwork. It elevates the look of the room as well as makes a statement on your personal style. Hence, the accent chair has to be a deliberate and well thought out choice.
What’s also great about accent chairs is that they can be used in a myriad of ways - it could be a cosy reading nook in the bedroom, a peaceful vantage point from which to gaze out the window or a statement piece in the living area.
So how do you go about investing in the right accent chair ?
My answer to that is, let the space decide on the kind of accent chair that you need to purchase. Different rooms will dictate a different kind of accent chair.
A lot of attention to detail has gone into designing this room. The different fabric prints follow the same colour palette and create a cohesive look. The striped accent chairs compliment the cushions, the carpets and the curtains beautifully.
This image is for representational purposes only. Photo credit: Pinterest.
For the Living Room, I personally prefer an eye-catching and inviting look. So I always choose high back accent chairs in a print or material that contrasts with the sofa. Mixing different colours and textures in a room adds whimsy. At the same time when making your selection, think about the bigger picture - how all the pieces will work together. This includes the coffee table, side tables, curtains and even the carpet – they should all follow an overall theme in either colour or pattern. My favourite accent chairs are the wingbacks. They are extremely comfortable and they add instant sophistication to a space.
These accent chairs are placed strategically in an enclave creating a lovely conversation corner.
Photo credit: Om Sweet Home, Singapore.
Where the Bedroom is concerned, apart from the bed, it’s always a good idea to have a seating area, however small. It anchors the space and elevates the room from being purely utilitarian. Slipper chairs or a chaise are perfect to have alongside your bed. They are armless and low, which gives them an elegant silhouette that doesn’t take up a lot of room. They’re ideal for short sitting periods. If your bedroom has a large window, you can even go in for a love-seat. Perfect for curling up with a good book or simply gazing out.
These side chairs frame the entrance console beautifully.
This image is for representational purposes only. Photo credit: Pinterest.
For the Entrance Foyer or Dining Area, side chairs work brilliantly. Their slender and unobtrusive structures are perfect to frame a console, or a sideboard. They are also fairly lightweight and easy to manoeuvre when extra seats are required.
Since Covid, Work From Home has become a part of everyday life for many. If you have the luxury of space in your Home Office/ Study, I would suggest adding a plush recliner in leather coupled with a side table and a floor lamp. Ideal for when you want to rest your back and do some late night reading for that important presentation the next day.
On the other hand, when you want to relax, Lounge chairs that tilt back and come with a matching ottoman are great for any informal space such as the Family TV room.
Veranda living
This image is for representational purposes only. Photo credit: Pinterest.
Now that I have covered most rooms found in a regular home, I’ll leave you with another firm favourite of mine – The Planters chair. If you are living in one of Singapore’s iconic Black and White houses, the planter’s chair is the perfect accent to the colonial Verandas with their lush greenery. Kicking back in a Planter’s Chair with a Gin and Tonic in hand sounds like the perfect Sunday afternoon to me. What do you think?
Tagged: interiors, home decor, interior decoration, interior design, accent chairs
Pic credits: Om Sweet Home, Pinterest.