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 However, accent chairs can be a design element that can add modernity to an outdated room or switch out a monotonous color scheme,“Lady Slipper” Zebra Print Accent Chair by Powell.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...
Creating a Pretty Display on Contemporary Accent Tables...
Usually finding their place in a prominent space in many living rooms, contemporary accent tables have to look good while serving their function. You might want to accessorize them with a few items so it will look great and compliment the style of your room. On the other hand, you would not want to overcrowd them and obstruct anyone’s view. Below are some great ideas for accent table displays that will make the most of their style, form and function. Flowers, books and other decorative objects are the usual pieces that you will find on an accent table. Feel free to use them and experiment with them on top of your table. It is hard to go wrong with the classics. A big bowl of flowers would be great for an accent table. Position it off-center and balance it on the other side with a stack of three or five books (grouping items of odd numbers tends to be pleasing to the eye). You can also use a decorative piece like the Handmade Blown Glass Standing Plate with Iron Stand with Red and Yellow with Ochre Shades Finish by Ambiente. Consider using books as pedestals. If you have an item that you want to display but is too small, put it atop a stack of books. It adds height and can make a nice contrast with the streamlined books if the object above it is sculptural. It would be great to have a mix of items. Look at objects for their texture, color, size and shape and try to look for a pleasing mix. For visual interest, pair shiny items with dull, curved with straight, hard with soft and textured with smooth. Try to include at least one very interesting item. This can be anything from a decorative box to a unique vase like the tranSglass Cut Decorating Vase, Satin by Artecnica. Use a tray like the Sea Blue with Pewter Bottoms Ceramic Trays by Howard Elliott to corral smaller items. Trays are a great choice because they add focus and organization. Consider using items all in one color but give it some interest by varying either their texture or shade. Try to avoid using things that do not look good from all angles. An example of this would be a picture frame. Think about incorporating a small decorative box where you can store your remotes. Aside from looking good, it will make everyone know where to find them. Look into the overall style of the room and consider it when buying and decorating your accent pieces on top of the table. The objects should enhance the décor and not stand out like a sore thumb. Whatever you do, never overcrowd your table. After all, it still needs to be functional as it is also used to put up feet, set down drinks, or serve whatever purpose your home might need. Keep in mind that displays are meant to enhance the look of a piece but they should not hurt or overwhelm its...
A Short Buyer’s Guide to Contemporary Accent Furniture...
If you are considering decorating your home with stunning artwork and other home décor items, ask yourself if you have a place to exhibit them. Contemporary accent furniture might be small in dimensions but they are very vital to compliment the other things in a room. In the living room, for example, it is not include just a TV cabinet and sofa. It requires accent furniture pieces like side tables for holding picture frames, table lamps, and other display pieces. Aside from your living room, you would also need them in other rooms as well. Getting to know the following points before ultimately buying any kind of accent furniture can make your purchase so much easier. Needs.If you want to place a lamp or a flower vase at the corner of the room, pick an accent table like the White / Grey Marble Accent Side Table by Monarch Specialties. If it is for storage, then you need jewelry armories or accent chests which you can use to practically store anything. Style. What do you want the rooms in your home to convey? It is traditional or modern? Accent furniture generally comes in traditional and contemporary forms. Walls. Similar to the space on the floor, your walls also have to be decorated and occupied. A wall mirror like the Zen Accent Floor Mirror Wrapped by Diamond Sofa would require nothing but a simple desk, and it can already bring elegance to a room all on its own. Purpose. Determine your aim for buying feature fixture? Will you use it to hold things, store supplies or just fill up empty space? Pick what you expect outside the furniture pieces, particularly if you are looking something for displaying and storing. If it is just to fill living space, go with highlight chairs like the “Lady Slipper” Zebra Print Accent Chair by Powel. You should find them in various styles and designs, giving you one that you match your interior while meeting your needs. Fashion. The whole idea of buying accent furniture is to fill up extra floor space. These pieces do an excellent job of revealing the classic appearance of a spaciousness, while catering to your needs and wants. Surfaces. If you have enough pieces of furniture on the floor, it is time to now pick your wall structures. It is important that you accurately pick the right pieces of furniture by considering your primary furniture selections. You can stick with the current design of your living room. Even when you have small space, do not make this a hindrance to ensuring good style. High quality furniture will add personality to your rooms. You can even just change a few pieces to give it more cohesion and better fasten everything. It is not exactly hard to discover accent furniture for your home. The actual challenge here is selecting the right type of furniture that matches your needs and...
