Nothing is quite as satisfying as making your home your own. All of the little decisions, such as paint colors, furniture placement, and even the lighting, can make a space cozy and inviting for you and your family. Sometimes, however, your room needs a little bit of a refresh. Sure, the leather sectional couch you painstakingly chose still looks great, but maybe Fido’s favorite fabric accent chair is getting rough around the edges. Or, maybe you want to switch up the colors and add a little pop of something extra. One of the easiest ways to change up your space without a huge commitment is either adding a new accent chair or replacing an old one.
Make it Matching or Embrace the Contrast of Colors
When it comes to adding an accent chair, there are two main schools of thought. First of all, your new accent chair can be a nearly perfect match to the furniture that you already have. For example, if you have a leather sectional sofa, you may want to see if there is a matching leather accent chair—something that is the same design style, but built with only a single seat instead of 2 or 3 together.
The second school of thought, when it comes to adding an accent chair, will tell you that your new accent chair should be a contrast to your already existing furniture. If you have a leather reclining couch, why not add a touch of coziness with a spacious boucle accent chair? A new accent chair is supposed to take your space to a new level, so why not pick something bold? If your sofa is a calming neutral beige or grey, a deep green velvet fabric accent chair could be a great choice to add interesting texture and color to your space.
If you are not ready to fully commit to a bold design choice, you might even choose an accent chair that matches the design of your sofa, but with a different color of leather or fabric upholstery. The furniture still matches, but the new upholstery style or color makes that extra bit of difference.
Head Off the Deep End: A Bold Accent Chair for A New Look
Part of the fun of choosing a new accent chair is trying out a new style without a big commitment. If you are looking to shake up your traditionally styled living room, adding an unusual or modern accent chair can be a great first step to see how you will feel with a new style or color. A leather accent chair that is a retro take on the classic wingback chair could be the perfect addition to a room with a similarly hued couch. A sleek and cozy cashmere womb chair with a matching ottoman can complement the look of a neutrally hued living room while still adding a touch of interest. If your sofa is all angles, maybe even try a fabric accent chair that features gentle curves and flowing lines.
It doesn’t matter what style your living room currently has, or what style you are looking to change it to; any sort of contrast to your current furniture can open up a world of possibilities. It doesn’t matter whether the change is in style, shape, color, or fabric type; even a little difference in your furniture design can help make your space feel brand new.