When choosing chairs for your home it’s important to consider their purpose. We have put together this guide below to help you choose chairs and seating for all of the main rooms in your house, including the dining room, living room and bedroom.
The more time you spend in a chair, the more comfortable and supportive it needs to be to avoid getting pains in your back, neck and arms. Therefore, for chairs that you sit in regularly, it is best to purchase the highest quality pieces that your budget will allow - to provide you with years of comfort, relaxation and pleasure.
Dining Room
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When it comes to your dining room your choice of dining chair will be a key factor in determining the look and feel you achieve in this space. Whether your dining room is traditional or contemporary in style, it is best to consider the style of your dining table when choosing chairs to go with it. Having the right table and chairs will create a dining room where you will enjoy serving and entertaining your guests.
As family meals and dinner parties involve sitting on the same chair for a period of time, it is important that your dining room chairs are comfortable as well as beautiful. Our best-selling Elipse dining chair offers a classic contemporary slat back design with a gentle curve that sits in the small of your back and makes your dining experience comfortable and supportive. Manufactured from solid teak with an upholstered leather seat pad these chairs will bring a sleek and elegant look into your dining room.
Leather dining chairs are innovative in design and often make an impression when teamed with a gorgeous solid wood dining table. Leather dining chairs not only match almost every style of dining table but also add grace to a dining room. They offer comfort and luxury to your guests and can add sophistication to the dining area. Leather dining chairs come in a variety of styles, designs and colours, to suit your individual needs and personality.
The Henley leather dining chair has been a popular choice for those investing in new chairs. These high backed leather chairs are remarkably durable and comfortable. Like all leather dining chairs they are easy to care for and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
Contemporary woven chairs have also become increasingly popular, unlike solid wood chairs the natural fibres are slightly flexible, which allows for some movement when you sit down. The colours of the natural fibres are not consistently the same, which means that each chair has individual character. The texture of this style of chair complements all types of furniture and these chairs can introduce an exotic feel to your home.
Our popular banana chairs are hand woven onto a solid teak wood frame making them extremely durable and sturdy. For a modern look the Barteak woven chair combines the rustic texture of natural banana leaves with the smooth solid lines of a wood frame.
For those who prefer a fabric upholstered chair they are manufactured using traditional techniques and upholstered in high quality fabrics. These chairs present a contemporary yet classical look, and are particularly suited to large, formal dining rooms.
Living Room
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When updating your living room furniture the seating you choose is extremely important. The living room is the centre of the home and after a long hard day family members gather here to relax and sit together. Guests and friends spend time in this room enjoying get togethers and leisurely conversation. For this room you need a wide assortment of durable and comfortable seating options including a sofa, arm chairs and benches.
The sofa or settee is usually the starting point when purchasing living room seating it is one of the vital ingredients that makes your house a home. Sofas come in a variety of sizes, colours and fabrics and when selecting a sofa it is always best to consider your space.
If you have a large space a corner sofa can make a great impression. We recommend our Roxanne sofas ; an indulgent design that conveys a real Metropolitan feel. We have gone to great lengths to ensure that this sofa represents the ultimate in comfort. The Roxanne is manufactured in the UK using hard wood frames with our traditional screwed, glued and dowelled method of construction. The seat cushions are filled with foam and topped with a feather pad. The loose scatter cushions have feather interiors and this corner group is available in a selection of fabrics and high quality full aniline leathers.
For those who want to create a more classic look in the home then the Madeline Anne sofa may be the perfect choice. This traditionally manufactured button back sofa is a perfect example of how boho chic can be introduced into the home. The contemporary twist has evolved from the use of luxurious velvets and high quality chrome casters. The comfort levels are unsurpassed with this lavish example of upholstery.
Once you have decided on a sofa it’s important to consider occasional chairs. Leather occasional chairs are very durable and popular. They are available in a variety of styles, including armchairs, recliners and club chairs. Occasional chairs don’t need to match your sofa and can add contrast to your room.
Our leather library chair is made from gorgeous aniline leather and features armrests and an angled back. This favourite chair is ideal to curl up and read in, enjoy lovely conversation or simply relax from the stresses of the day.
Loveseats are also a great option when creating additional seating; they are small sofas for two and come in a variety of styles. Loveseats are popular choices for those who have limited space and work equally well in bedrooms. When choosing a love seat, pick a material that is comfortable, stylish and blends in with the existing décor.
The Puji loveseat is both inviting and comfortable; this stylish two seater is hand made from gorgeous bamboo and comes upholstered with a comfy seat pad.
Bedroom
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Chairs in the bedroom are often added as an after thought and in the past bedroom chairs were usually associated with more extravagant bedroom designs or hotel suites. Recent trends however have seen chairs as becoming an important piece of bedroom furniture, with chairs being used as a focal point, draping clothes and sitting on whilst reading or applying make up.
Imagine an occasional chair with some sensual silk draped over its back or even a simple wooden bedroom stool or upholstered bench in a corner or by a window, they can all add the finishing touch to your bedroom. If you have the space a chaise lounge is also a good option to consider, it can provide a transitional place for those reflective moments when you want to relax but aren’t quite ready for sleep. Occasional chairs and chaise lounges are available in endless upholstery and design options.
The Shanxi Carver works well as a modern occasional armchair its slim design and straight lines means it will blend in with any interior scheme. Its practical removable cover also makes it easy to care for and maintain.
Our upholstered Jaya bench looks gorgeous at the end of the bed. Its beautiful two-tone design features textured fronts and its comfortable seat pad makes this an ideal choice for those with limited space. Our teak orient inspired Chinese Stool is made from 100% reclaimed teak and makes a lovely addition to any room, in the bedroom it can be used as a dressing table stool or as an additional seat in a small corner.
