Something to suit every mood and style…
An accent chair can change the style of a room, at the snap of your fingers.
It can become a new focal point or quietly add essential seating. It can become your new favorite place to read, or the preferred chair of your Dad, when he visits.
Whatever is your goal with an accent chair, it’s essential that you choose with care so that it does more than take space in the room.
A Chair With Attitude
Eclectic patterns and ‘stand out’ design can be very pleasing to the eye. It’s possible to show a bit of attitude while creating a space that makes others comfortable.
Add in a pop of color to the !nspire Valentina accent chair (below) with an accent pillow or a throw blanket. This combo makes a strong statement but careful use of color will ensure your space is still balanced and comfortable. Don’t forget the glass of Malbec to go with it (only a Worldwide Homefurnishings photographer would include a glass of wine in this picture – how we love our team!)
A Chair That Speaks To Your Personal Style
Not the ‘shrinking violet’ type? A chair that reflects your style is one that makes a statement that reflects YOU to the extent that the room couldn’t belong to anyone else.
Think, serene greens and beiges in soft textures for the zen-loving yogi, or bright colors and African prints in cotton and canvas for the word traveler.
If you’re bookish in nature (Jane Austen Book Club, anyone?) then you may opt to reflect your love of literature by choosing pieces like the Alicia Club Chair with Ottoman by WHi.
Our advice is to spend time on Houzz, Pinterest and Instagram to get inspired about those pieces that will reflect your authentic style.
A Chair That Becomes A Focal Point
When a person walks into a room, their eye automatically zones in on a focal point.
Designer often choose a beautiful mantel piece and fireplace, an outstanding print or painting over the sofa, or even a chair.
Indeed, as family and friends come into the room, one of the first things they are looking for is a place to sit, so if you choose an accent chair as the focal point in your design, you create a comfortable harmony in your space.
The Electra chair from !nspire illustrates this point perfectly. This contemporary chair is sleek and modern, yet it’s terribly inviting. It immediately attracts your eye and invites you to curl up and exhale.
A Chair That Becomes A Talking Point
A home accent that makes your guests sit up and take notice, to the point of chatting about your choice, is a pleasure.
After all, you’ve taken great care in setting up your space to reflect your style and interests.
Our advice? Have fun with your design. A country style home may not welcome the formal look of straight backed tufted chairs, but it doesn’t have to mean a lack of sophistication either. Function should never take the place of a little bit of levity.
The Angus collection from !nspire (seen here in this brown wing back accent chair) is a perfect example. This home accent works well in both modern and country décor styles, in fact, against all odds (cow print? really?), it’s simply beautiful.
A Chair Of Quiet Simplicity And Elegance
There is a time and a place for statements and focal points, but sometimes all a space needs is an unobtrusive and elegant accent piece.
For this purpose, we look to more traditionally designed accent chairs like the Lucian chair from !nspire, shown below. The point here is to blend in with the décor style while supporting it none the less. These types of chairs are the foundational pieces that tie a look together.
Whatever your design goals are for your home, the accent seating that you choose can fill the roles of function and form, reflecting your style perfectly.
Do you tend toward the accents with attitude, or more towards quiet elegance? Tell us which you like best!