In bedrooms and smaller apartments, a compact armchair often makes more sense than a full lounge chair, giving you a comfortable place to sit without overwhelming the room. Wherever it goes, give it a little breathing room at the sides and in front. That small gap is often the difference between a chair that feels like part of the room and one that feels squeezed in as an afterthought.
A fabric armchair is a great way to bring in texture and colour, whether you want something soft and neutral or a bold print that becomes a feature in the room. A leather armchair has a different kind of appeal, developing character and a natural patina the more it's used. Timber and metal frames can shift the whole feel of the chair too, leaning into a warmer mid-century look or something a little more industrial.
If you are still unsure and do not live in easy reach from our Auckland or Tauranga showrooms, we also offer an online sample service for most of our armchair range.
An accent chair doesn't need to match your sofa, and it's often more interesting when it doesn't. A different material, shape or colour can make the whole room feel a little more layered and put together.
A mid-century armchair can bring warmth alongside a contemporary sofa, while a modern armchair in a textured fabric can soften a room full of harder edges, like glass or metal. The trick is to echo something else in the space, whether that's a timber tone already in the room, a colour from your cushions, or a shape that shows up elsewhere in your furniture.
Scale is worth keeping in mind too. Comparing the seat and back height with your other furniture helps the pieces feel connected, even when their styles are quite different.
