Living Room Chair Ideas

Your living room is not your window to the world. On the contrary, your room is the world's window to you. The intention is for your room to be an expression of how you want to be seen by the world. Careful selection of room furniture will ensure consonance between the impression you seek to project and the one that is actually conveyed. Along the way, you do not want to lose sight of what is important to you. Please remember that the room is primarily a part of your home, only a part where you permit greater access to outsiders. Most activities performed in the room like conversations, TV viewing, reading are performed sitting down. It should then come as no surprise to anyone that the most important element among room furniture would be the living room chairs.

Living room chairs are like the proverbial double-edged swords. Make a choice only in favor of comfort, and you risk giving a casual appearance, bordering on "frumpy". Make style your only consideration, and your room has the personality of a stick figure cartoon character. Materials could range from wood to plastic to steel and talking of colors, the rainbow is your palette. But in most cases, wooden chairs, with cloth or leather upholstery are an acceptable choice. The upholstery could be only at the seat or could also include the area where your shoulder rests. Some chairs have curved backs in line with the principles of "ergonomics" for better back support. The rocking chair, with cushions thrown in for greater comfort is an important component of many a furniture scheme.

Living room chairs should be lightweight and easy to move since they may need to be shifted to accommodate various activities and even differences in lighting at various times during the day. It may not be a great idea to use heavy varieties of wood like oak or rosewood. The color scheme should blend well with the colors of the couch, wall paint and other elements of soft furnishings like curtains and wall treatments. Chairs made of painted wood fit the bill, in terms of the ease with which these chairs can be blended into the decor, coupled with adequate strength.

Living room chairs should also fit-in well with the overall "feel" of the house. Furniture, including chairs should also respect the space constraints in a room, both in number and size. For example, an over-sized couch or chair in a relatively small room could overwhelm the whole space and send out inadvertent "status" vibes in terms of who sits where. Low level chairs with low backs are useful for children and lend a "casual" feel to the room.

Living room chairs have a whole different purpose from chairs in general, because when you spend time in your living room you just want to relax and unwind, to sit in a comfortable position while talking with your guests or watching a movie. Moreover, chairs should not only be functional, but also stylish and good-looking, so that they harmonize with the rest of the decor. Choosing the right chairs will make all the difference in creating a cozy and comfortable space, where you and your guests will have a good time.

If you have comfort in mind, wall-hugging recliners are the first option to consider. Their great advantage is they fit in small places and provide great comfort, especially if you choose a model that comes with incorporated cup holders or pillows to furthermore enhance your experience. Style is also one of these living room chairs key features, so rest assured that no dissonance will exist between these classy chairs and the rest of your furniture.

If you have class in mind, leather living room chairs that come in both antique and modern styles are the option you should go for. They come in a variety of colors to match the general style of your living room, but many people's first option is black when it comes to creating a classy and elegant look to the existing space.