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How to Pair Chairs with Sofa: Tips for a Harmonious Living Room

How to pair chairs with sofa? Many friends may have a question: why does my living room not look as neat and tidy as I thought? The main reason is that the leisure chairs are not matched well, especially the ones with eye-catching colors are not matched with other furniture in the living room.

The two largest color blocks in the living room furniture should be the sofa and the carpet. Following a balanced approach, these two should naturally become the focal points of the space, and the rest of the leisure chairs and coffee tables should be the supporting roles. When considering how to pair chairs with sofa, it’s important to ensure they complement the main elements without overpowering them.

If there is a leisure chair that is taller than the sofa and has a more eye-catching color, it may overshadow the sofa. After the primary and secondary are disrupted, the visual effect can be messy, so how to pair chairs with sofa? The steps are as follows.

Start With the Sofa Style Before Selecting Chairs

First, determine the style of the sofa, and then consider the leisure chair after buying the sofa. The order cannot be reversed.

The sofa occupies the most important position in the living room. When the main structure of the living room is finished and you are ready to lay furniture, the first thing that may help select the type of sofa is to consult with the sofa manufacturer about the appropriateness of the style in the home.

After determining the sofa type, consider the style of the leisure chair, whether it is consistent or mixed.

Opt For Lightweight Accent Chairs or Single Sofas

Since the chair or single sofa is the same style as the fabric sofa in the living room, there will be no mistakes in style matching. If the two sets of sofas are of the same color, it is even less likely to go wrong.

However, the premise of such matching is that there is enough space. After all, not every living room can accommodate sofas and leisure chairs. At this time, you need to carefully select carpets or coffee tables to make up for the visual blankness and mediocrity.

The color of large carpets needs to be the same color as the sofa to avoid making the space visually too jumpy. For the coffee table, which accounts for a small proportion, you can try to choose a color that complements the sofa color or has a large contrast to match it, which makes the entire living room space lively and fills the blank space.

Keep Chair Height Similar to The Sofa

Be careful about the height of the chair and the sofa. It is better to choose a chair with a height that is similar to or lower than the sofa. If the height of the chair is higher than that of the sofa, it will look like a crane amid people and the overall outlook will be messy.

If you particularly like a leisure chair, but it is much higher than the sofa, you must ensure that the opening of your living room is spacious enough, and at the same time, pull the leisure chair as far away from the sofa as possible, so that you can reduce the visual discomfort to a certain extent.

Consider Functional Needs for Living Room Seating

There is also the functional requirement for lounge chairs and sofas in the living room. If you have children at home or more storage space is required, then the option would be to select a chair and sofa set with storage requirements.

If you enjoy television sitting on a comfortable sofa, you may add a swivel lounge chair to watch TV comfortably and reunite with your family.

Conclusion

How to pair chairs with sofa? Comfort is always the premise of all choices as it can eventually affect the user experience despite how good they look. When choosing, try it yourself to ensure its comfort and quality. Lamaisonaire offers a curated selection of sofas and chairs designed to harmonize with each other. With a focus on style, comfort, and durability, Lamaisonaire’s products make it easy to pair pieces that look cohesive and add comfort and usability to the living area.