Decorating with a Single Chair January 10, 2012
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In decorating we like pairs of things. A pair of end tables, a pair of nightstands, a pair of lamps… and pairs of chairs. Using pairs brings balance to a room. This doesn’t mean that you can’t love the single, odd pieces of furniture and lighting. In fact, having a mix of pairs and singles makes for a more dynamic and interesting room.
In this living room, the unique chair really stands out for a couple of reasons. The single chair is placed in the center of the room, making it a focal point. The curvy lines and detailed style of the chair also contrast the more straight lines of the sofa and coffee table. The caning on the sides offers a nice antique detail that also adds texture. The circles of the caning and the nail-head trim on the coffee table are wonderful traditional details in a more contemporary space.
The dark stain on the wood floors makes the furnishings really stand out. There is enough contrast between the deep wood of the chair and the floor that the chair isn’t lost. The chair would not stand out as much in a room with lighter wood floors like walnut or oak.
Single chairs like this are sometimes called accent chairs or occasional chairs, which implies that they are not a favorite chair that is used all the time. We might need another name for these single chairs. The wingback that is perfect for reading or the club chair by the fire is much more used than just occasionally.
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