Stools are making their way into a greater number of homes and we see them not only in the kitchen, but also in the living room and the basement. Because they come in various styles and designs, they are becoming more and more popular and can even be used as a fashion statement. (more…)
These Small Bedrooms Are What Dreams Are Made Of
If your bedroom is always a mess, clothes on the floor, bric-a-brac piled up and collecting dust in corners, it’s time for a rethink. You could use a little spring-cleaning motivation – it is that time of year after all. But maybe you’re one of the many people who suffers from tiny-room syndrome. (more…)
Decorating Today with Accents : The Chair
Today accent chairs can be found in a wide variety of styles and shapes.
Regardless which one you call your own they all have one common purpose: To Beautify Your Space! (more…)
What’s an Accent Chair & Why does Everyone want Them
Quite simply an accent chair is a single seated chair which is typically more substantial in size and design. Accent chairs are used in many areas of the home to create décor interest and the obvious, additional seating. That’s why they’ve are so popular, they add a new look, feel, extra seating, colour and fun to any room.
Here are some of the more popular style names defined on Wikipedia.
A Club Chair is a type of arm chair usually covered in leather. Before it came to be known under its current name, it first appeared as the “comfortable armchair”. It was given this name to distinguish it from the fauteuil de style, which had straighter lines and was less enveloping.
The Tub Chair is fully upholstered and has solid sides and a low semicircular back, no separate arms.
Armless, a Slipper Chair is an upholstered chair with short legs so it sits lower to the ground.
Occasional Chairs are portable and are normally used occasionally for additional seating.
A Wingback Chair is an easy chair or club chair with “wings” mounted to the back of the chair, typically, but not always, stretching down to the arm rest.
The Bergère Chair is an enclosed upholstered French armchair (fauteuil) with an upholstered back and armrests.
Now the fun stuff: what’s your need/want?
Want to spruce up a bay window, an entrance, your bedroom, create a conversation area, a reading nook to cozy up to a good book, or just need more seating for your living room?
What’s your style?
Using the definitions you learned, is there a shape that you’re drawn to? Modern, traditional, transitional, high or low back, which ‘feel’s most fitting to you?
What space do you have? Do you want one, two or more chairs?
Think a single, cozy, larger scaled accent chair with an ottoman or pouf and create a reading or relaxing area for yourself.
Group a few club, tub or slipper chairs with an accent table and you have a conversation area or add another one and create adaptable seating instead of a loveseat.
Your bedroom has a lovely area in front of the window? Place a wingback chair, an accent table, a magazine rack and a comfy throw – voila, your own little hideaway!
Don’t forget to be adventurous by incorporating colour, style, texture, patterns and accessories. Here are a few examples to inspire you …
Accent Pillows
Decorate with Accents : Accent Pillows
Now that spring is finally here and your inner decorator is calling to freshen up the look of your home where would you start, what would be the easiest and inexpensive way to update the look of any room? (more…)
3 steps to selecting an accent chair
- How many, one or two? It’s important to consider the number of chairs you need for your space. If your goal is to create a conversation space, you’ll need at least two chairs, (more…)
Five ideas on how to decorate with accent chairs
Accent chairs are way more than just an extra seat. They can make a statement about you and your home. Here’s how you can spice up any room with a comfortable and stylish show-stopper. (more…)
Insider Look – England Furniture – How your CUSTOM furniture is made! – Video Part 2
We get it, you want something unique, and that fits your style.
At BrandSource we have a great partnership with England Furniture. This offers you American made custom choices on different upholstery styles. (more…)
Insider Look – England Furniture – How your CUSTOM furniture is made! – Video Part 1
We get it, you want something unique, and that fits your style. At BrandSource we have a great partnership with England Furniture. This offers you American made custom choices on different upholstery styles. (more…)
Think Cushion before buying a Sofa
Before you buy that jaw-dropping stylish sofa, think about comfort. The filling and cushioning are as important as the looks. Think where you will be placing the sofa and how you will be using it. (more…)