Upholstered chairs for the living room: varieties, tips for choosing, examples

Convenience and comfort of upholstered chairs in the living room will be appreciated not only by the owners, but also by the guests. Such furniture perfectly supports the back, and a variety of models and colors will allow you to choose the right option for any interior - both modern and classic. Let's consider in the article what soft chairs are, and which version of upholstery is the easiest to care for.

Soft chairs have not lost their popularity for a decade. Despite the recent popularity of minimalism and the desire to make interiors more ascetic, such furniture finds its admirers due to comfort and a noble appearance.

Currently, in the furniture market you can find various types of upholstered chairs.

• Semi-soft. Such models do not have springs in their design. The seat is filled with soft filler (foam, memory foam) and covered with fabric. These chairs are one of the most budgetary and most popular.

• With a carriage coupler. Such a chair will truly attract the attention of all guests. The screed refers to the regal, chic decoration and adds gloss to any interior. Most often, in this technique the back of soft chairs is performed, however, sometimes you can also find seats decorated with a carriage screed.

• Bar. Such furniture usually has a laconic shape and design, but this does not apply to upholstered bar stools. Such models are perfect in the kitchen-living room as an addition to the bar counter. Soft upholstery enhances the comfort of this already comfortable furniture.

• With a high back. These chairs look very elegant and add elegance to the entire interior of the living room.However, such furniture has a “contraindication” - it cannot be installed in small rooms, as it will visually make them even smaller. Upholstered chairs with a high back will successfully fit into most modern rooms.

• Armchair chair. Such furniture is a real favorite of comfort and convenience. By design, this chair repeats the shape of the usual soft chair. There are models with and without armrests. This type of furniture is perfect for spacious living rooms, and interesting colors will allow you to set bright accents with their help.

• Folding. Such models are great for small halls, as well as additional chairs for guests. They have all the qualities of soft models, and they can also be folded, and if necessary compactly stored.

The frame of upholstered chairs is made of traditional materials - metal and wood.

Metal chairs are very strong and durable. They do not deform during operation, and also withstand heavy loads. Due to the fact that the metal is not entirely pleasantly tactile, most often furniture with such a frame is completely covered with fabric. However, they still remain cold, and also have their own considerable weight. The latter characteristic may adversely affect the state of the flooring - it may sell or break.

Wooden chairs are durable, reliable and have a more familiar appearance. In addition, they are cold, unlike metal furniture. Wooden upholstered chairs are made from alder, oak, wenge, pine, birch and even rattan. The disadvantages of such furniture include only the cost, because wood is an expensive material.

Various raw materials are used to fill upholstered chairs:

• fluff is used only in expensive models - it is difficult to care for, dries for a long time after cleaning;
• synthetic winterizer - a budget filler, dries quickly, hypoallergenic;
• polyurethane foam - has the property of memory, which makes the use of a chair with such a filler as comfortable as possible;
• foam rubber is an inexpensive option, but can quickly become unusable.

Upholstery materials for upholstered chairs are also diverse.

1. Leather. Such material is usually used for upholstery for premium models. Genuine leather is strong, durable, resistant to abrasion, and also has a presentable appearance. The only drawback is the high cost.
2. Leatherette. The material imitates genuine leather, but differs in structure. Such upholstery is afraid of temperature extremes, from which it can become worthless, as well as the claws of pets.
3. Eco leather - This is a modern analogue of leatherette. It has a softer structure and increased resistance to high and low temperatures. However, the resistance to mechanical damage in eco-leather is extremely low.
4. The cloth. Apply various types of fabric - velor, velvet, jacquard and other furniture fabrics. The disadvantage of such upholstery is the difficulty in maintenance. Due to the soiled fabrics, you will often have to clean the seats and backs of soft chairs.

The community of the interior is very important in the interior of the living room. Therefore, you can not make the choice of soft chairs in the room impulsively. The color of the furniture must necessarily be combined with one of the interior items in the room. There are some classic tips that designers give to those who are in search of perfect models:

• if necessary, so that the chairs do not stand out - their color should be as close as possible to the main shade in the room;
• if the chairs will be used as a bright accent, then you must definitely support the active color with other accessories (ottoman, vase or bright frame for a photo on the wall).

Stand alone chairs with patterned upholstery. Maximum care should be taken here, as the pattern with ease may not fit the interior. The main thing is not to overdo it with the pattern, it should not be too much. And also consider the style of the room itself. For style Provence, for example, a strict geometric pattern is not suitable, it will be appropriate in neoclassical interiors or hi-tech style.

In order for the chairs to fit perfectly into the interior, should follow the recommendations of designers.

• For country styles and provence Vienna chairs are perfect. Models with artificially aged wooden frames will look especially successful in such interiors. Burlap and matting look interesting as upholstery.

• For a classic living room tapestry or jacquard fabric upholstery is suitable. Metal inserts in a wooden frame made of beech, oak or elm look fresh.

• The baroque interior wooden carved chairs will fit in with expensive upholstery from velvet, flock or leather. If you want metal furniture, then it should have forged, curly legs.

• For modern hi-tech style metal chairs with eco leather upholstery in muted classic colors - black, brown, gray, beige are perfect.

• For a minimalist living room You should choose chairs with a concise, strict design, without ornate inserts. Models such as a half-chair, without armrests, will fit in successfully.

Very often, owners of soft chairs are looking for a way to change the design of their furniture or, on the contrary, emphasize the unusual shape or colors. This can be achieved using fabric, decoupage, jute thread or satin ribbons of high strength.

Many designers suggest using special floor coverings.

When buying soft chairs for the living room Use the advice of specialists.

1. Define your budget in advance. Good chairs are not cheap, but they will last longer than models with dubious price and quality. Sometimes it makes sense to wait for the sale, or arrange the purchase of furniture in installments.
2. The furniture should be comfortable and also support the weight. On all modern models, manufacturers respecting themselves and buyers indicate the permissible load in kilograms. Some additionally indicate the angle of the backrest - optimally if this indicator is 5 degrees.
3. Upholstered chairs with armrests can be uncomfortable for people with overweight. And if there are any among households, furniture without armrests should be purchased. And also pay attention to the depth of the seat - it should not be less than 40 cm.
4. Consider whether it will be necessary to clean the chairs. If there is not enough space in the living room, then you can buy folding products with soft upholstery. They are easy to disassemble and assemble if necessary, and they are relatively light in weight.
5. Be sure to ask the seller to familiarize you with quality certificates and environmental safety of purchased furniture. If these documents are not available - it is better to refuse the purchase.
6. Consider the general style of the hall and the appearance of the purchased furniture.

A wonderful combination of carved elements and light upholstery with a pattern make this soft-upholstered chair an ideal companion to the Baroque living room.

And these two soft armchairs and chairs fit perfectly into the classic interior of the kitchen-living room.

The white chair with fabric upholstery presented in the photo fits perfectly into the classic interior. However, thanks to the pattern on the upholstery, it can be safely combined with interiors in the style of Provence and country.

Upholstered chairs in the design of the living room occupy not the last place. With the help of this furniture you can not only comfortably accommodate guests, but also emphasize the individuality and style of the room.

How to make a soft chair with your own hands is shown in the next video.