Do occasional chairs need to match?

While they do not have to match, accent chairs should: Complement the overall design style. Complement each other. Provide visual interest to the room.

What are occasional chairs used for?

If you are short on seating in your living room, an occasional chair or two can be used to provide extra seating for your family and friends. When styling an occasional chair in your living room, it can either match your current living room furniture or you can use your occasional chair as a statement piece.

Why is it called an occasional chair?

An occasional chair is as functional in purpose as it is in name: it’s a chair that’s meant to be used on occasion. Meant as accessories to your furniture sets, occasional chairs are a great way to solve seating issues when you have visitors or guests.

Can you have mismatched chairs in living room?

You can absolutely use two different chairs! Take note of all of the dimensions of each – height, width and depth – to make sure one doesn’t overpower the other.

How many seats should you have in a living room?

At the very minimum, you should shoot for having at least four to five seats in your living room if space allows. In the typical home, this often looks like a sofa-and-two-club-chairs combo.

What are living room chairs called?

Chaise longue became chaise lounge in English usage, and that is what it is usually called when we allude to a long, narrow lounging chair.

Where do you put an armchair?

The best place to put your statement armchair

In front of your French doors. Using an armchair in front of an exit works much more effectively than a sofa or dining table in an open plan area.
In front of your fireplace.
In your nursery.
At your desk.
In your kitchen.

What is considered occasional furniture?

Occasional furniture refers to small pieces of furniture that can be put to varied uses as the occasion demands. Items such as small tables, nightstands, chests, commodes, and easily moved chairs are usually included in this category. The term occasional furniture is very generic.

Can I have 2 different accent chairs?