Floral Accent Chairs

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Updated 22/04/2021

Bring the relaxing feel of an english garden into your home and cozy away during the long winter months in one of these colorful floral accent chairs. Pick the perfect bouquet that will last a lifetime and never need watering. A great place to read a book, or just sit back and chat with the family, this collections will have you sitting pretty.

Buying Guide

If your decor could use an element of zest, then a floral accent chair is the perfect solution. This type of chair is not only comfortable to sit on, but it also adds a vibrant accent to any room.

Keep in mind that floral accent chairs come in varying types, designs, patterns and colors. For the inexperienced shopper, shopping can be a daunting task. After all, you wouldn't want to make a costly mistake. To help you find the perfect floral accent chair for your setting, this article is going to be a buying guide.

How to select the right size floral accent chair?

Picking the right size is arguably the most important thing you need to consider when shopping for that perfect chair. Below are a few guidelines to keep in mind.

Before shopping, it's best that you do some measuring. Specifically, you'd want to measure the allocated space for the floral accent chair. When determining the allotted space, you need to keep in mind two most essential points. First, you need to make sure that the chair will fit into the designated area. Second, ensure that there's enough walking room around the chair.
Another thing to remember is the size of the chair in relation to the rest of the furniture in the room. What you are trying to avoid is picking a chair that is either too small or too big. There are no hard rules with this task, and sometimes you’d just have to "feel" it.
If the room already has a sofa, it's recommended that you get a floral accent chair with roughly the same seat and armrest height. If the difference is too broad, it will look disproportionately awkward.

What are the pros and cons of different upholstery materials for accent chairs?

The covering of the floral accent chair may either come in the form of printed leather, fabric or microfiber. The right one for you depends on a number of factors.

Leather comes with clean lines and a smooth finish. This material is perhaps the toughest compared to fabric and microfiber. Thus, it's the primary choice if you have kids and pets in the house.
Fabric can easily be printed with floral patterns. Thus, you'll have more options with this type of covering material. It's also the most comfortable. However, it's not as durable compared to leather.
A microfiber floral accent chair is not as common compared to leather and fabric. Hence, your options might be limited. Regarding performance, it's more or less in the middle between leather and fabric. It's more durable compared to fabric, but not as durable than leather. Also, it's less cozy than fabric but more comfortable compared to leather.

How to style with floral accent chairs?

Since a floral accent chair is a very eye-catching addition to the room, you need to balance it carefully. Do it too much, and it will look like a sore thumb. Too little, and it won't have the desired effect. Below are a couple of guidelines.

Coordinate with the sofa. It's advisable that the general feel (e.g., dimensions, primary color, format) of the floral accent chair is close to the sofa's style.

You can also take a cue from the style of the room. You'd want a floral accent chair that is close to the room's theme. If the room is traditional, then don't get a floral accent chair with a minimalistic style.