How to choose an armchair for your living room?

Armchairs are considered a special piece of furniture that is associated with home warmth and comfort. Therefore, they are often used in the arrangement of living rooms, when you need to create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation. In order for this type of furniture to reliably serve for a long time and complement the interior of the room in an original way, many nuances must be taken into account when choosing a particular model.

Today the furniture market is represented by a huge assortment of products, but armchairs for the living room deserve special attention. Manufacturers produce them in various modifications, so they may differ in shape, size and type of construction. The most common types of living room chairs include the following.

• Classic. These models are designed for relaxation, they are soft and very comfortable. There are designs with or without armrests. In the interior, it is recommended to complement them with soft sofas and a coffee table.

• Rocking chairs. They are considered an excellent choice for those who like to spend their free time for relaxation. They help to cope with insomnia and are suitable for young mothers to rock their baby in their arms. Rocking chairs are made of various materials, but most often plastic, wooden and wicker models are on sale.

• "Smart chairs" (lifts). This is a novelty in the furniture market, which manufacturers produce for people with disabilities. These chairs can be easily lowered or raised at the touch of a button. There are also models with an adjustable tilt angle and folding backrests. They fit perfectly into any interior.

• Chaise lounges. Suitable for arranging relaxation areas in spacious living rooms. Their construction can be made of wood, metal or bamboo frames. Additionally, the furniture is completed with soft pillows.

• Wicker chairs. This type is made from walnut twigs, reeds, rattan and willow vines. Such chairs look gorgeous in the design of living rooms of country houses. The advantage of wicker furniture is environmental friendliness, durability, strength and easy maintenance.

• Frameless. They are very popular in modern living room design, such chairs can vary in size and shape. They consist of a padded inner part and an outer cover. Since expanded polystyrene acts as a filler, the chair can take on various shapes and store body heat well. Most models of frameless chairs are versatile because they can be used for both comfortable lying and comfortable sitting.

In the event that the living room layout provides for a work area equipped with a computer desk, then it is recommended to choose swivel chairs. They are made in various designs. Each model is equipped with a 360 degree swivel mechanism. Swivel chairs, unlike standard ones, expand the range of views.

Chairs for the living room must be selected, taking into account the general concept of the interior of the room. Nowadays, wicker furniture is in vogue, as well as wooden furniture upholstered with natural fabrics. In addition, manufacturers offer chairs in the following styles.

• Classical. The models are distinguished by their sophistication and chic, since their frame is made of natural wood, and the structure itself often has a decorative finish in the form of gilding and carving.

• Ethno. These are the most fashionable armchairs, they are distinguished by a special design. Most models have a wicker frame and soft pillow seats.

• Country. The design of such chairs is characterized by a wooden frame, which has an unpolished, rough surface, as well as the presence of fabric covers with floral patterns. Various patterns can also be present on the upholstery.

• Modern. This is a modern trend, which is characterized by simplicity of form and ergonomics. Armchairs in the Art Nouveau style are easy to use and are in perfect harmony in the interior with other decor items.

When choosing an armchair for a living room, it is important to consider not only its design, shape, but also its dimensions. To do this, you need to decide in advance on the location of the furniture in the room, taking into account its area. In a small living room, it is best to purchase small and light armchairs, compact products will take up a minimum of space, and it will be much easier to rearrange them. It is recommended to equip small-sized living rooms with classic models of light shades, they allow you to visually expand the room.

In addition, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the parameters of the chair ensure the comfort of its use. For example, it will be difficult to get up from a very low seat, and if it is too high, it will be uncomfortable to sit, a narrow one will hinder movement, and a wide one, due to the large distance between the armrests, will create discomfort. The depth of the seat should be at least 2/3 of the length of the thigh, if this figure is greater, then problems with blood circulation in the limbs may occur... Frameless models need to be chosen, taking into account the user's height, if it is up to 150 cm, then the diameter should be 70-80 cm, from 150 to 170 cm - 90 cm, and with a height of 170 cm - 90 cm.

In order for the chair to become not only the main decoration of the living room interior, but also reliably serve for a single year, before purchasing it, you need to pay attention to many points, including the quality of the filler and upholstery. You can’t fall for advertising gimmicks and buy cheap products.

In the manufacture of armchairs, foam (polyurethane foam) or synthetic winterizer padding is usually used. At the same time, the first type of material is elastic, it is soft and holds its shape well. Foam rubber can have different levels of rigidity, the softest is used to fill the structure under the seat, and the hard one is used on the back. Experts recommend choosing chairs with seats in which a solid (spring) block is used as a filler, covered with a layer of latex on top. In the manufacture of frameless models, a filler such as expanded polystyrene is selected.

The best material for the upholstery of armchairs in the living room is considered to be jacquard, cotton fabric, velor, velvet, viscose and natural or artificial leather. Upholstery made of natural materials is durable and easy to use. The most expensive is leather upholstery, it is moisture resistant, does not absorb dirt and fits perfectly into any interior, but it is cold to the touch. A budget and practical option is jacquard fabric, in order to increase wear resistance, the manufacturer treats its surface with a water-repellent impregnation.

When buying armchairs for a living room, you need to pay attention not only to their design, but also to their performance. Insofar as the furniture market is represented by a huge assortment of models, it is difficult to make the right choice in favor of this or that product... To exclude the purchase of a cheap fake, experts recommend choosing furniture exclusively from well-proven manufacturers.In addition, it is important to decide in advance on the size and style of the chairs.

Before buying, you need to make sure that the furniture will be easy to use, for this you should try to sit on it. Particular attention must be paid to the angle of inclination of the seat, it is from this indicator that comfort will depend. In addition, it is important that the structure has rollers. They are separately checked for the reliability of fastening and the quality of sliding on the floor surface.

The quality of the filler and upholstery also plays a huge role. If the seat sags and shows signs of deformation, then the product is of poor quality. In addition to all of the above, furniture should be in harmony with the overall design of the room. It is desirable that the texture and color of the upholstery match the decorative wall decoration and textiles in the room.

When decorating the design of living rooms, it is important to create a cozy atmosphere that would be conducive to relaxation and communication with friends. To do this, you need not only to correctly plan the room, choose a color palette for its decoration, but also place comfortable and practical furniture. A good solution would be to purchase chairs that complement the interior in an original way. The following design ideas can be realized with this piece of furniture.

• Playing with a color palette. For the decoration of the halls, neutral tones are usually chosen, so you can diversify the interior with the help of two bright Art Nouveau armchairs. The red or orange color of the furniture will be contrasted with the overall color scheme. Next to the armchairs, you need to put a coffee table, thus, an island for relaxation is formed. In addition, in the living room you will need to hang a picture and multi-colored curtains on the wall.

• Living room combined with an office. Many, due to the lack of square meters of housing, have to combine two zones in the living room, one for relaxation and the other for work. To do this, you can put a computer desk in the corner of the room and supplement it with a leather armchair on wheels. It can also be used to read books and watch TV.

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