| Whoever invented accent chairs must have been a | | | | Before you go out and purchase a chair, you must |
| genius. A simple accent chair can be just the perfect | | | | decide on a style, color palate, size and where you will |
| place to sit down and put on your boots before leaving | | | | place it. A tiny chair in a huge space can seem lost. |
| the house on a stormy day. It can also be a plush and | | | | Massive chairs in an already overcrowded room will |
| comfy chaise, not exactly a sofa and not really a chair, | | | | just add to the feeling of clutter. |
| but a piece of furniture that exudes luxury and invites | | | | Accent chairs must also fit the mood of the room. |
| prolonged lounging. | | | | When it comes to design, the choices can be |
| Chairs of all shapes and designs can be part of a living | | | | overwhelming. You can either stick to period pieces |
| room furniture suite. Living room chairs can provide | | | | that all go together seamlessly or you can combine |
| additional seating in the main area, such as facing a | | | | styles to add some contrast and interest. A |
| fireplace or home entertainment center. A chair or two | | | | contemporary chair that is not too over-the-top and |
| and a small table placed in another part of the room, | | | | upholstered in cream, black or brown leather or fabric |
| such as by a corner window, can provide a nice | | | | can complement more traditional furnishings. An |
| reading nook. Spending some time curled up with a | | | | armless chair that is close to the floor and has no |
| good book in a big, beautiful leather accent chair can | | | | visible wood or metal details would go well in any living |
| be very calming and restorative to the body and soul. | | | | room setting. Accent armless chairs are favorites of |
| Accent chairs come in a variety of styles, sizes and | | | | kids and pets. Getting into and out of the chair is very |
| materials. A large, an arm chair facing a sofa gives a | | | | easy. |
| living room an inviting conversation place. A richly | | | | Plain leather accent chairs add a look of elegance. But |
| upholstered chair is also multipurpose. It is great for just | | | | if you want to make a really bold statement, |
| sitting around and listening to music, watching TV, | | | | contemporary accent chairs covered in a bright print |
| catching up with email on a laptop, entertaining guests | | | | material or fire engine red leather will really be attention |
| and just kicking off your shoes and relaxing for a few | | | | getters. |
| minutes at the end of a hectic day. | | | | |