It is very important for every person to have a cozy and quiet place where you can take a break from everyday work, read, drink a cup of coffee, take a nap and, just dreaming, look out the window. A separate and favorite armchair in the interior will help you get rid of everyday problems, retire and relax.
A bit of history
In ancient times, humanity, just like modern residents, wanted to live in convenience and comfort. Even the pharaohs had a comfortable chair with a hard seat. It was huge and impressive in size, impressing visitors. On old frescoes, you can see images of the rulers of ancient Egypt, sitting on a seat with armrests and a comfortable back. For its manufacture, craftsmen used valuable tree species and decorated it with precious jewelry.
Later, the seat began to soften, covering them with the skins of wild animals. In the last century, and even in our time, the monarchs of many countries sit on massive chairs upholstered in fabric, having all the attributes of the state. The skins have replaced soft feather pillows made of velvet and silk.
In the 20th century, armchairs were put into mass production. It has been modernized, lightened and made accessible to every resident. Now the chair in the interior has its place and purpose not only in functional terms, but also as a separate element of decor.
Harmony in the apartment
Such a room as a living room is necessary for the convenience of the owners and their communication with guests at home. The furnishings and design of the room characterize the behavior, quality of life and taste of the people living in the apartment. Therefore, stylish furniture and soft, comfortable chairs in the interior are of particular importance, since guests, as well as the hosts, are placed exactly on the seats.
Modern stylists and designers have allowed themselves to separate an easy chair from a once complete furniture set and create it as an individual object. Therefore, more and more often an armchair in the interior is an independent, functional element.
Depending on the decor and style of the room, the seat frame can be made of wood, plastic, metal with or without fabric. To make it easier to take care of the furniture, it is recommended to purchase chairs with upholstered seat and backrest.
Relax seats
Before buying furniture, you should decide how it will be used. The armchair in the interior of the living room usually serves as a place for daytime rest, relaxation, reading, receiving visitors. In this case, a classic-looking armchair with a soft frame and four short legs will serve well.
Also, for relaxation, the armchair fits perfectly into the interiorbed. When unfolded, a new sleeping place is formed. The design of such chairs can have a roll-out seat or step-by-step unfolding. This view is convenient in that it often has a large laundry box under the seat.
In a small room, you can install a compact corner chair, which will be comfortable to read or just relax. A rocking chair in the interior of a room can become a favorite place for relaxation. Models have a comfortable seat in which it is convenient to settle down and take a nap.
Rotating model is appropriate in classrooms and office space. They are comfortable to sit on when working at a computer. With this chair, you can adjust the back and seat to fit your parameters.
Original Models
Such creative models were invented by designers of the last century. Arne Jacobsen created an egg chair with a curved back and a slight indentation for the seat. It looks good in rooms with high ceilings, such as libraries or lofts.
The Diamond Chair was designed by Gerry Bertoia. The gem-shaped back is made from weldable metal. Designer Eero Saarinen has developed a ball chair, which has another name - a globe. It is used not only in public spaces, but also in residential interiors.
Another armchair created by this designer is curvy and sexy. It is called a tulip chair, as it stands on one leg, has a back in the form of a petal and a bright red seat, which attracts the attention of others.
Cone chair and chair-The heart was invented by Verner Panton. It is famous for its conical shape and high back. Made seat for restaurants, bars, hotel lobbies and other places frequented by guests.
Ikea: armchairs in the interior
Ikea furniture manufacturers create easy-to-assemble, comfortable and practical products. A variety of armchairs is a whole collection of armchairs for the living room, bedroom, study, office and other rooms. Ikea stylists try to take into account the needs of customers and embody them in the designs of various models.
For the production of furniture of this company, only high-quality raw materials from durable wood, such as pine, rattan, beech and others, are used. The seats of the chairs have orthopedic features that have a memory effect. Fillers are polyurethane foam or polyester, which do not absorb moisture and exclude the growth of bacteria.
The design of Ikea chairs has an aesthetic appearance and you can choose a model that harmoniously fits into the overall interior of the room. Simple patterns go well with any modern style.
Classic
Traditional furniture is easy to recognize, as the characteristic features of the classical style are wooden legs and armrests, often decorated with exquisite carvings. The traditional easy chair in the interior is often an element of the headset and comes with a sofa and a pair of seats.
When choosing an armchair, it is recommended to take into account the parameters of the room and the size of the furniture. classic seats withwooden handles, high legs and upholstered back and seat, look light and comfortable for communication. Soft massive armchairs without legs look voluminous. They are best used for relaxation.
Stylists recommend decorating chair seats with small designer cushions that are comfortable for relaxing and add spice to the interior.
Bold decisions
Connoisseurs of innovation can enliven the interior with a trendy and modern chair with a high leg, which is a feature of this model. Also, the chair is attractive because it has a smooth and streamlined seat. The top part may be different in color and shape.
Owners of a large room can purchase a lounge chair. It is well suited for relaxation, relaxation or daytime sleep. Available in wood or metal construction with a wicker seat or upholstered base in fabric or leather.
The bean bag chair in the interior is suitable for young people having a fun home party. This type of seat is a large cushion with filling inside, on which a cover is put on. It takes the form of a cone, thanks to which the chair can be placed anywhere. It is impossible to fall from this chair, as when landing, the human body is slightly buried in it.
Very comfortable models are chair lifts that unfold or take the position necessary for a person at the touch of a button. Mainly produced for people with disabilities.
Choosing chair upholstery color
Here are a few tricks that may come in handy when:
- upholstery of the purchased chair is different from the rest of the upholstered furniture;
- the appearance of the seat has deteriorated and needs to be replaced;
- every season there is a desire to change the appearance of the chair.
Take the curtains as a guideline and choose upholstery in harmony with the fabric of the curtains. You can play not only with matching shades, but also make various combinations. For example, the curtains are striped, and the chair can be in a cage or there are small flowers on the curtains, and let there be large plants on the upholstery of the chair.
You can choose a cover that matches the color of the walls. Light colors will visually expand the space, bright and juicy ones will enrich and deepen the room. If the shade of the walls is repeated in the texture of the upholstery of the seat, then even an armchair that stands out from the general style of the room will look harmonious. You can also use one of the shades of the wall and imprint it on the furniture upholstery in the form of a geometric pattern.
There is an easier way, where you don't look at the color of the walls or curtains, but at your favorite accessory in the room, and project its color scheme onto the upholstery of the chair.
The original seat in a bright neon color will be appropriate if the chair itself has a designer shape or a minimalist style is visible in the decor of the room.
Chair accessories
Armchairs can be decorated with various accessoriesnot only for convenience, but also to impress visitors. For example, decorative pillows can be sewn from the same fabric as the curtains. You can start from the color that is present in the room in greater quantities and focus, but not on the upholstery of the chair, but sew a pillow, creating a contrasting spot on the soft headset.
If there is monochrome in the room, get a blanket with all shades of gray and partially cover the chair with it. You should not decorate the seat with a brightly saturated color in a room designed in neutral tones. It is better to stick to the general style of furniture. You can use a bright shade only if there is a small amount of this tone in the room.
How to freshen up a cozy place
An old but dear chair can be refreshed by adding an ottoman to it to accommodate the legs. If you cannot find a model from the same collection as the chair, then when buying, you should stick to the style and shape of the seat.
Often two armchairs in the interior are upholstered in the same material. But stylists recommend looking more creatively at simple things and dressing the twins in different colors.
If you decide to change the upholstery, then it is worth updating nearby pieces of furniture, such as a table, floor lamp, bedside table or a picture.
