How to Choose a Living Room Chair

Living room chairs are the key functional and aesthetic pieces of our living and family rooms. Whether you’re looking for an overstuffed, upholstered chair or a sleek modern chair, you should consider:

• How big is the space? While you want the chair to be large enough for comfort, a large chair can make a small room appear even smaller. (Developers often furnish model homes with small scale pieces to make the rooms look bigger).
• What’s your décor style? If you like a consistent look, match your furniture to the architectural style of your home, and your other furnishings. However, it’s increasingly popular to mix styles for an eclectic look. For example, modern chairs can look great in a high-ceilinged Victorian.
• Comfort- A chair’s comfort has to do with the size and shape of the user, and the intended use. The height of the seat is related to the length of the user’s legs, and the depth is related to the user’s height. Occasional chairs intended for conversation should not be as deep as lounge chairs used for relaxation. Try to have a mix of chairs so people of different sizes can be comfortable.