Tips for Decorating with Contemporary Accent Chairs

Contemporary accent chairs might not be the first thing that comes to mind when decorating a room. Most of the time, accent chairs function as forgettable extra seating, oddball leftovers from your grandmother’s house, or places to drop your bags.   However, accent chairs can be a design element that can add modernity to an outdated room or switch out  a monotonous color scheme,“Lady Slipper” Zebra Print Accent Chair by Powell. Adding bold drama to any space, it features a generous sized plush seat for comfort along with a low lying chair back for appeal. This is a great piece to add to a living room, bedroom and even study.

• Admire Office Chair in White by Zuo Modern. Featuring a sleek and comfy shape, this chair comes with soft padded leatherette with an adjustable height and rolling base. It comes in stunning white finish for any modern home.

• Pup Chair by Zuo Modern. Here’s one for your kids. Surprise your children with a puppy without having to worry about allergies. This polyethylene-based chair is built for rough handling and hours of fun. It is available in colors Red, Green and Orange.

Here are some tips to help you make the most of your accent chairs and use them to transform your home into a stylish and functional retreat.

• Did you inherit 10 matching dining chairs from your grandmother but you feel guilty putting them all in the attic? Take one and re-invent it. Give it a makeover (a coat of paint or an upholstery fabric) and a prominent place in your dining room.

• Put a beanbag in the corner of a child’s bedroom. These sacks of polystyrene beads are fun to jump on and are available in a wide range of colors and patterns.

• A lawn chair would be an interesting addition to an eclectic bedroom or living room. Opt for a handcrafted wooden Adirondack and you might find yourself using its wide arms to hold a glass of martini.

• Wingback chairs will always remain cool. They are usually seen in pairs, but they should stand along without shame. Put one of these workhorses covered in woodsy plaid near the window in your study a la Sherlock Holmes.

• Collect a bunch of accent chairs and scatter them around a living room to evoke the constant sense of excitement that a party can happen anytime. This should come in useful if you constantly host parties in your house.

• Get a modern cube chair that you liked but turned out to be very uncomfortable to sit on. Put it in a prominent spot in your favorite room where you can admire it every day. You do not have to sit on it; it can serve as a piece of décor.

The best thing about accent chairs is that they are able to stand along easier than other furniture. Plus, they do not have to match anything! Get inspired with accent chairs and put it in a place where it will get the attention that it deserves.