Living room chairs: photos, advice on choosing

It is difficult to imagine a living room with a table in which there are no chairs or soft furniture for comfortable seating. But no matter how much we admire the merits of armchairs and sofas, at the table in the living room it is convenient to sit down and dine in elegant and light chairs. This is one of the most sought-after elements of the apartment, and from the competent choice of chairs for the living room, the general atmosphere and the feeling that the guests are happy in the house largely depends.

Chair line

The living room is the largest room in the house, and in a one-room apartment it combines the functions of different zones, and it is important, when designing it, to combine all kinds of furniture with a single plan. For these purposes, there are many options for chairs, so that they can fit into any style or design of interiors.

A competent choice of chairs for the living room is an opportunity:

• to show its imagination and good taste;
• create a welcoming atmosphere;
• beautifully organize the reception of guests;
• reasonably arrange space;
• add to the interior of grace;
• create an exclusive design.

Any furniture is a stylistic space design center, especially in the living room. You can not do some insanely expensive finishing of walls, ceiling and floor - they do not even always pay attention to them. But it is impossible not to notice the stylistic accents in the design of interiors with a competent choice of furniture, including chairs for the living room.

Modern furniture manufactures offer a large assortment of chairs.

1. Types of chairs according to the type of materials:

• classic wooden;
• transparent or colored from synthetic materials( plastic, acrylic, plastic);
• metal;
• composite( from different materials).

2. According to the type of transformation chairs are divided into:

• one-piece;
• parsed;
• stackable;
• transformable or foldable.

3. According to the variety of seats, the chairs can be:

• soft;
• hard;
• are semi-soft.

4. Soft and semi-soft chairs have upholstery:

• leather and imitation leather;
• velvet, velor and their varieties;
• furniture upholstery fabrics;
• washable dermatine( obsolete form of release).

5. According to the type of construction chairs can be:

• with a high backrest and armrests( resemble a throne);
• classic( with straight legs, stiff backrest and semi-soft seat);
• soft( with a soft seat and back);
• half-armchairs( soft high comfort with armrests or without them);
• carved( chiselled or hand-carved);
• decorative( differ rich decor, bent legs and unusual finish).

6. By the method of manufacture, wooden chairs can be:

• carpentry;
• sharpened;
• bent.

Often, in one model of the chair, characteristic features from different typologies are evident.

Very original models of chairs are found:

• on the sites of furniture factories for serial production;
• in elite catalogs of elite Italian furniture;
• in the author's collections of furniture designers;
• in small handicraft shops;
• in antique salons;
• on sales of used furniture.

The most convenient of the old chairs is the "Viennese chair" model. They were made of bent wood, giving the desired shape under the steam. They were unique in their kind, because when they fell from any height they did not break, but fell exactly on the legs. Whether modern chairs "a-la Viennese" differ in this feature, it is not known exactly, but their form is quite common. They can be seen in the catalogs of antique and classical furniture, and in the design of modern European cafeterias and restaurants.

The most common and popular are the wooden chairs for the living room - with a soft seat and decorative back. Often they have exquisite decor or a beautiful fabric with an ornament such as a tapestry or shenil, leather or carved inserts on the back.

For the sake of comfort, chairs for the living room are often tried to buy in the form of a semi-armchair - wide and soft, with low armrests and a very comfortable seat. They can replace the traditional chairs, especially if the seats in the living room is small. But they have one drawback - they are heavy, and each time to move such chairs around the living room is uncomfortable.

Minimalists are invited to stop picking plastic or metal chairs for the living room - the price of such products is small. They occupy little space, they have a simple construction and some are stacked, that is, they fit into a stack when not needed. Some models, on the contrary, impress with complex lines, create a feeling of weightlessness even under the large guests.

Antiques - this is a separate conversation, we all remember the famous "12 chairs" and how they reflected their version in the theater and cinematography. Modern man, most of the surviving specimens, impress with their elegance and unique form. However, if desired, any such chair can be replicated in the picture by skilled craftsmen who are engaged in the reconstruction of long-forgotten specimens.

Avant-garde - this concept is suitable not only the style in the design of interiors and the direction in art, but everything unusual. Unconventional form of chairs is not limited to classical conventions, but they are not for every interior. For example, colored plastic can flow smoothly from the backrest through the seat and the front plane to the floor without legs, forming ergonomic and very comfortable chairs.

Tip: Remember that chairs should be in harmony with other items, accessories, textiles and trim. A well-designed living room is where the chairs and other furniture are very organically poured into the design room, without standing out as a separate inappropriate element!

Structural features of

chairs 1. One-piece chairs are assembled in such a way that the frame is assembled, fitted, glued or knocked down "tightly".They can not be disassembled.

Tip: They are high-quality and strong, withstand considerable weight and loads, will last long and reliably.

2. Collapsible chairs are fixed with screws, screws or special staples, so that if necessary, they can easily be collected / disassembled and taken to the storeroom until the next holiday or reception of guests. They look less reliable, and it is unethical to offer such chairs with a lot of weight.

Tip: If the assembly is frequent, the fasteners or the hardware may be damaged, so it is important to carefully monitor this.

3. Stackable chairs are most often used in cafes or for temporary use at home.

Tip: Excellent option for lack of space, they are stable and durable. They can be conveniently assembled in a rack and also removed prior to reuse.

4. Folding chairs - another good addition in a small living room, because they are voluminous quickly turn into flat and quickly decompose when needed.

Tip: An excellent option for those who appreciate a lot of free space. They are most suitable for a folding table top or a low bar counter separating the dining area.

An important rule is that when designing a living room, it is important to consider not only the design of the chairs, but also the table( coffee table, folding countertop) around which they will be located.

A. If this is a long dining table for the living room, then comfortable comfortable chairs with a high back will look most proportionately.

B. Folding and folding chairs with a low seating position suitable for placing guests around the flip top.

C. Elegant stacking chairs on thin metal legs with semi-soft seats are suitable for a small glass table in the guest area.

Elite chairs

When choosing chairs for the living room, it is important to observe harmony and adhere to unity in the overall design, especially if it is strictly a historical stylist. If your interior is a Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Empire, English classics, Gothic, Mannerism or palace style, then it's better to turn to foreign catalogs. Living room for modern and postmodernism, too, can not be furnished carelessly - the impeccable quality and design of all pieces of furniture are guaranteed by those manufacturers who work with a pronounced stylistics.

For brand furniture production, it is important not only strictly observed stylistics, but excellent quality of materials. For the manufacture of elite wood chairs are suitable:

• all varieties of oak;
• "furniture" varieties of common breeds( pear, oak, walnut, beech, elm, ash);
• elite wood( wenge of chocolate flow, hevea or mahogany, etc.).

Elite chairs for the living room of the classic have a noble color of wood, for example, cream, pink, black or honey shade. Wood can be homogeneous or textured, that is, "painted" with natural brown veins from annual rings. Their nobility is highlighted by expensive upholstery and finishes, most often these are soft and semi-soft chairs and half-armchairs.

Tip: In the strict classical or historical style of the living room, such chairs will give chic and solemnity. For example, from catalogs produced in Germany, Italy or the Scandinavian countries. But there are many excellent samples produced by domestic furniture factories, but they are much more expensive than products for mass consumption.

Wicker chairs and chairs in the interior of the living room

Today, interior designers prefer wicker furniture that displaces bulky wooden chairs and chairs. These objects are not suitable for any style of interiors, but nothing compares to their elegance and ease, compactness and environmental friendliness. They are indispensable for people sensitive to chemical components of furniture - in woven patterns they are absent.

It's not necessary to completely say goodbye to the usual situation. But some massive chairs and chairs can easily be replaced with interesting wicker patterns. They perfectly fit into the interior design of the living room of such style as:

• fusion;
• country;
• Contemporary;
• bungalow;
• Mediterranean style;
• boho;
• retro;
• grunge, etc.

Combined samples are especially interesting, where the wicker base is complemented by soft seats. They may look more like chairs or double sofas, chairs in the form of a glass or a banquet without a back, but in such a situation it is pleasant to receive guests or relax in the evenings.

Rattan furniture for living room

Curved rattan furniture is not so common in our country, and it's more of an exotic thing in the interior, probably because the rattan grows in the southern latitudes. In some tropical latitudes it is considered a type of creeper, in other places easily bendable wood is obtained from rattan. For the manufacture of furniture, this flexible and durable wood with a smooth barrel and a uniform diameter is suitable. The length of one stem can reach 200 m!

Wicker chairs made of rattan are an excellent choice for a living room in country houses and large manors, since it is convenient to carry such furniture to an open area in the courtyard. It is light, elegant and fits perfectly into the landscape design or the well-groomed courtyard of the barbecue grill.

Designer tricks for decorating the living room with chairs

It's not a problem to design the living room even without the help of designers. With a competent approach, you can save money, and transform the house beyond recognition. It is quite natural that people are not always ready for expensive repairs, but a dull and morally outdated interior always wants to somehow refresh. To do this, it is enough to make a rearrangement or rearrangement of furniture, change curtains, and add a table in the living room with elegant chairs and decorate with a new tablecloth.

It is most expedient to stop the choice not on individual pieces of furniture, but to buy several items that are united by a single idea, color and style. Equally important is the proper organization of the space in addition to the original accessories and textiles.

1. Many designers do not recommend placing furniture along the walls, but using the principle of zoning. For example, beautiful chairs and a table set in the middle of the living room unequivocally point to the dining area. It can be organically supplemented by a low lamp hanging over the table. This will add to the interior of a special trusting atmosphere, having a long drinking conversation.

2. The lack of free space in the living room or one-room apartment can generate a lot of bold experiments. For example, you can use a chair to organize a small island for communication, joint computer games or watching sports competitions. This place can be completed with puffs and curbstones, stands, stands and floor lamps.

3. It is very organic supplement soft seating chairs around the sofa, forming a kind of islet. For example, if chairs, armchairs and a sofa are provided with the same removable covers. This will eliminate the need for a constriction of all interior items with a single material. This method of visual association can also be used during holidays or solemn receptions.

4. Chairs for a small living room can be the main attribute of upholstered furniture, especially if it is a communicating room, and there is nowhere to put a sofa with armchairs. Soft luxurious half-armchairs can be supplemented with a compact folding table-book, and the TV enough to place on the wall.

5. Chairs are actively used in zoning the living room, for example:

• in the dining room, when the kitchen is separated from the dining area;
• for arranging a resting place, for example, around a fireplace or a large plasma TV;
• work area at the computer or desk, especially if it is the only room for the whole family.

How to choose chairs for the living room?

Orthopedists have repeatedly developed ergonomic chairs, which are very convenient in that they repeat the shape of the body or have the most convenient angle of reclining the back. Optimum model - soft chairs with armrests, thanks to which you get a pose, the most comfortable for rest muscles. Some samples also have a lower crossbar between the front legs, which is very convenient for relieving tension, especially for people of low stature and children.

For the convenience of the chair, the ratio of the height of the seat to the floor, the height of the backrest and their width are also important. Too low a chair is uncomfortable for tall people, and on the high the legs hang. A narrow seat, limited by armrests, will be uncomfortable for obese people.

Tip: When buying chairs in the living room are guided by the main "format" of the family - if they are short and skinny people, then they are unlikely to be comfortable high chairs with high backs.

It is very important in the furniture store to try to sit on a chair to determine the degree of its comfort. Comparing several models, one can understand the difference between:

• uncomfortable;
• conventional;
• convenient;
• very comfortable chairs.