Accent Chairs
We believe home design should be stylish and distinctive. The rustic, clean-lined wooden frame of a wood accent chair or the plush texture of a boucle swivel chair are elements that help elevate a space, making it personalized to you. At Lulu and Georgia, our well-designed and thoughtfully-curated collection of living room chairs are perfect for your home, offering both elevated style and individual personality.
Not sure what style fits your look and home best when you search for occasional chairs? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Check out a few tips below on inspiration when browsing, styling tips, and explore our line of modern and dynamic side chairs.
Choosing An Accent Chair For Your Space
Accent chairs highlight your home's style and decor and are the perfect piece of furniture to complete the look of any space. Whether you are in search of that last elegant piece to pair with your sofa in a formal living room, a functional and comfortable chair for your study, or a cozy chair to go beside your bedroom window, an occasional chair is your ideal option. It allows you to add a splash of color and show your creativity without disrupting the decor style of the furniture you have already chosen. Along with their ability to tie the room together, decorative chairs can also be a functional addition to any room. With these expanded seating options, you will always have a pleasant seat to offer your guests and one to curl up in yourself.
Living rooms come in a variety of sizes and styles. You may be working with a large, open-concept space, a small-space room that is multifunctional, or a traditional family room with lots of seating. So, you will first have to recognize how your new living room chair will fit into your space. Will it pair with your sofa to provide extra cozy seating around a coffee table? Is it meant to be placed near a window or floor lamp to create a relaxing reading nook? Or are you looking for a dynamic, sculptural piece, like the Akila Swivel Chair, meant to add a bit of playfulness and natural texture to your room?
Accent Chairs For Bedrooms + Offices
If you are looking to add accent chairs with arms into a bedroom or home office, similarly identify the look of the space first and ask yourself questions about its use. Are you searching for an incredibly comfortable decorative chair to drink your tea and read in? A small slipper chair to use for your vanity? Or in need of extra seating in your office to take conference calls or breaks in during your day? However you pick, you will have to recognize the space it is meant for and choose wisely on how this piece will get used.
Types of Accent Chairs
Looking for an at-home chair that is made for comfort but looks great too? Consider how you’ll use the occasional chairs to help decide on what type to purchase. There are a range of options available, each with its unique features. Here are a few of our timeless favorites:
Swivel Chairs
Swivel accent chairs bring the perfect combination of function and fun in whatever space you place them in, making them a popular choice for adding a pop of color or tactile style to a room. The practical functionality of these chairs allows you to change your view and join in on different conversations or goings-on around the room without ever moving your seat. Swivel chairs can be used as side chairs for your living room and are available in both high-back and low-back styles, many times in a barrel-shape. Shop a large selection of these accent armchairs for the living room.
Club Chairs
Rounded edges and a deep seat, meant for long afternoons spent relaxing in conversation or while reading, are traditional attributes of the club chair. Its origins stretch back to social clubs and French design studios, and leather upholstered versions still have a masculine quality to them. However, pastels, brighter shades, and warm neutrals create a more muted and laid-back look for these accent chairs.
Slipper Chairs
Low-slung, upholstered, and armless, slipper chairs are compact and versatile furniture pieces that can range from understated to bold. They were traditionally bedroom accents meant to ease with getting dressed, so they fit right either bedside or by a vanity. Or, they fit in anywhere around your living room, from extra seating for watching TV to two chairs being paired together beside a side table to foster conversation. This Amanda Accent Chair, with its texture-rich faux shearling upholstery and sleek iron legs, is a striking and useful element that instantly transforms your room.
Barrel accent chairs are curved, solid, and spacious pieces for your home. Usually crafted in one piece and then fully upholstered, they can vary from traditional to modern to Art Deco-inspired. Modern options are designed without legs, or lofted on more sculptural bases and then covered in richly-textured fabrics. Incredibly cozy with their sloping arms, these seats are perfect for a reading nook in your bedroom—or they can be paired with an ottoman for a luxe viewing spot in your living room.
Lounge Chairs
In search of a classic look to complete your room? Lounge occasional chairs for your living room are both stylish and cozy with their slightly reclined seat and higher back. Their sleek design and comfortable construction make them the ideal mix of style and function for a living room. Pair them with an ottoman to give the feel of a chaise sofa, they are perfect for TV binging or afternoon napping.
Glider Chairs
We see glider chairs are a must-have for your nursery. They ease feeding and bonding time with your little one with their gentle rocking motion, all while helping to soothe both of you. High backs and roomy deep seats make gliders comfortable seating whether or not you have small children in your home, letting you relax and read (or nap) in peace. Place it by a window in your living room or study.
Chair-and-a-Half + Media Loungers
Whether listed as a chair-and-a-half or as a media lounger, these oversized accent chairs are wide, roomy pieces for your living room. Perfect for cozying up with your partner or little one, they fall somewhere between a lounge chair and loveseat in size. This Kaila Media Lounger is plush and spacious seating that includes a curved silhouette and a ton of toss back cushions. It suits movie nights and days spent resting or reading.
Need a versatile chair you can use for outdoor entertaining that also fits in with your indoor furniture? Our selection of indoor/outdoor chairs contains several options that you can slip into just about any space. Whether you are hosting a weekend BBQ or have company over mid-week, your guests will always have a comfortable place to sit. And since they are easy to move from room to room, these indoor/outdoor options make the perfect decorative chairs.
Accent Chair Fabric + Material Options
The materiality of accent chairs for the living room enhances the look and feel of the piece. As new materials have become more accessible, there are a ton of exciting designs. We are huge fans of materials that layer in a ton of tactile and visual style because they instantly transform your space. If you are having trouble deciding between different upholstery or construction options, read on for a few tips.
Performance Fabric Accent Chairs
Perfect for a family with small children or pets, performance fabrics are an easy-care, long-lasting option for your casual seating options. Incredibly durable, they are fade resistant from exposure to the sun and withstand water spills, mold, and mildew. Performance fabrics also dry promptly, helping to prevent stains from penetrating the fabric permanently.
Bouclé is renowned for its softness and durability and is characterized by its nubby appearance. It is from the little loops in the yarn from which it gets its name, translating as "loop" in French. A timeless trend, the fabric has recently undergone a resurgence as its cozy appeal has been paired with modern, sculptural forms. Our Tobi Swivel Chair layers on bouclé upholstery to a curved, forward-thinking frame to create a luxe, transitional chair that works in bedrooms, living rooms, or children's rooms alike.
Leather Accent Chairs
A favorite for both style and comfort, leather accent chairs add cozy warmth to every room. An ideal choice for an accent chair with arms, they are perfect for a living room, reading nook, or study. You can find leather chairs in a variety of different styles to compliment the aesthetic of any space in your home. We love the earth-toned finish and soft cushions of this Kenneth Leather Accent Chair. Its belted straps detailing helps to support the back and seat, but it is also striking enough that we suggest positioning the chair in an open space to view it from all angles.
Incredibly rich and tactile, rattan and cane add such visual appeal to all home decor pieces, and we love how it looks on accent chairs for a living room or bedroom. Whether woven entirely from these natural fibers or just featuring a bit of stylish detailing, the result is that it infuses your space with textural and casual-cool style.
If you are searching for a cozy chair, select a soft material like cotton or leather that can stand up to regular use and is easy to maintain. An upholstered accent chair with down or foam filling will offer the plush, cozy support you seek. If the chair will be getting regular use, be sure to select a chair with durable construction like a hardwood frame with reinforced joints so you can enjoy your furniture for years to come.
Whichever way you decide to style it, remember that your occasional chairs allow you the flexibility to showcase your design aesthetic. They give you a chance to showcase your individuality with little touches of nuanced design. Loved ones and visitors can then immediately get a sense of who you are by how you layer these chairs into your design aesthetic.
When you shop online at Lulu and Georgia for accent chairs for the living room, you will find pieces that complement the style of your space, but also make it feel more elevated. Whether you are looking to find a statement-making chair to stand out in your room or a streamlined piece to complement the look of your living space, we have a selection curated by design style, materials, and sizes to choose from. Check out our Living Room Shop by Room page for more ideas and inspiration on how to best create stylish everyday living spaces.
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