Armchair in the room: examples of small models, interior photos

When asked about the most beloved piece of furniture in the house, without deceiving, we can answer that this is an armchair.

The armchair is deservedly considered an integral attribute of a comfortable home.

Indeed, this element of the interior, both as an independent unit and as part of a soft headset, combines a lot of advantages:

• you can not just sit on it, but sit comfortably;
• if necessary, it can turn into a full-fledged sleeping place;
• it has small dimensions compared to a sofa, but the same characteristics;
• it is mobile and lightweight;
• the cost of the chair is quite affordable compared to the cost of a sofa or a full set of upholstered furniture.

Criteria for choosing chairs in a room

Speaking of versatility, first of all, it is understood that this particular piece of furniture can be used in any corner of the house. Whether it is a living room, bedroom, children's room, library or even a kitchen, hallway, hallway, balcony zone and dressing room - in each of these rooms a properly selected armchair will play its full role. In the living room you will watch TV on it, in the bedroom while away the evenings with your favorite book in your hands, talk on the phone in the hallway, admire the evening avenue on the balcony.

A chair, unlike a chair, is designed for relaxation.

This piece of furniture is arranged so that a person can take the most relaxed position and stretch his legs

Whatever role you give him, it is worth approaching the choice of a chair for a specific room in an apartment, without fail, taking into account the following three aspects:

1. Compliance with the style of the room and the appearance of the chair. You must select the model and dimensions as accurately as possible. For example, a tall fireplace armchair upholstered in golden brocade with curved wooden legs is hardly appropriate. will look in an ascetic, bachelor living room with roughly plastered walls and dotted neon lighting. The classic rule of maintaining proportions has also not been canceled - in a small room there is a large element will look cumbersome, and on a large enough square, small armchairs will "get lost" in space.
2. Convenience of sitting in a chair. Choosing from a variety of models and looking forward to getting the best place for "relaxation" in the world, remember that if the filling is too soft, the posture a seated person is not entirely comfortable, and only a tight, semi-rigid filling is able to provide the necessary comfort for a long time. The height and width of the seat also play an important role - your feet should touch the floor, and your knees when this should not be lifted up high, the pelvis should calmly fit in the chair, not resting your hips against armrests. The correct back height will ensure relaxation of both the back muscles and the cervical vertebrae. Take a closer look at the high backrests at an obtuse angle to the seat. The shape and width of the armrest depends on your preferences - whether you want to comfortably place your arms or even legs on it, or grace comes to the fore for you.
3. Workmanship. These are, of course, the materials used in its manufacture. The frame, filler and upholstery are the primary things that you should sharpen your eyes on for long-term and pleasant use.

We will single out the criteria for choosing a small armchair for small rooms as a separate item. In small apartments, where both the place of wakefulness and the place of rest are limited by an enclosed space of several square meters, a non-standard interior solution in the form of this compact and stylish piece of furniture becomes the only correct one choice.

Furniture manufacturers produce many options for compact chairs, among which there is always a suitable option for a room of any size

Small armchairs for a small room become at the same time a place of comfortable rest and eating, and also acts as a bed for a night's sleep. Along with their full-size cousins, they meet all the requirements of furniture for living quarters, are made from the same materials, but take up little space, are lightweight and cheap.

Hanging chair - the most modern version of upholstered furniture

Suspended models can have a special stand or simply be fixed on the ceiling of the room.

Types of chairs

To make the surrounding space beautiful and useful at the same time, it is possible both with the help of classic and inspired by the traditions of the Middle East, Asia and Africa, or ultramodern models of chairs.

• Traditional (classic armchairs) - the roots of the creation of such armchairs lead us back to the era of the French kings, and even the Egyptian pharaohs. An armchair in a room with a high back and wide armrests in a modern interpretation has undergone some changes in the direction of reducing the size, but it has not become less comfortable and refined. The most popular were such models as Bergère, fireplace and Voltaire armchair.
  

  The classic model is a seat with a soft backrest on legs or on a base

• Another interesting feature of the modern design of traditional armchairs, mainly made in leather and eco-leather, is the presence of a special transformation device - a recliner. With its help, the inclination of the backrest, the height of the legs, the possibility of full rotation of the chair around its axis are adjusted. 360 °, and some manufacturers have gone even further and supplemented them with a massager, heating and mechanism swing.
  

  The recliner chair provides maximum comfort and is primarily intended for pregnant women and people with spinal diseases

• Bag chairs - the uniqueness of this type of chair lies in the ability to repeat bends with high accuracy human body, which means that no matter what position you take in this product, the comfort you provided. The aesthetic effect of the appearance of this frameless structure is also important, because it will act as a wonderful accent spot for rooms decorated in different styles. It is deservedly loved by children of different ages, especially adolescents, for its granular filling made of high-tech polystyrene and the outer fabric upholstery resembling a bright bag.
  

  The frameless armchair is very comfortable and fits perfectly into any modern interior

• Transformers - the so-called. chair-beds, the name of which speaks for itself. They are successfully used for furnishing small-sized one-room apartments or dorm rooms, and manufacturers have gone even further and the market already has models not only "2 in 1", but also "3 in 1". Thanks to a special transformation method, this is an armchair, a bed and a low table in one piece.
  

  The chair-bed allows you to turn the seat into a comfortable sleeping place, but these models are quite large

• Chairs-poufs are reminiscent of bean bags, only with the absence of a back and containing various types of tapestry or leather in their upholstery. A very comfortable model that has rightfully earned well-deserved popularity among children and young people.
  

  Chair-poufs come in a wide variety of shapes - rectangular, square or round. Children's models come in the form of toys, animals or fruits

• Rocking chairs - mobile, low-slung, always with wide wooden runners, this chair is great for living rooms, balconies, summer cottages and terraces premises and serves as a real relaxation area, where you just want to relax with a knitting ball, your favorite volume in your hands, a cup of fragrant, hot tea.
  

  A rocking chair is the best option for relaxation

Chair size selection

As noted above, the choice of the size of the chair directly depends on the area of ​​the room. And if it is spacious and square, then choosing an armchair of the appropriate style and size will not be a lot of work, in the case of using small chairs, you need to take care of the convenience of the person sitting in it person.

The more spacious the room, the more massive furniture can be used to furnish it.

Mini chairs are compact in size, which, however, provide convenience and comfort

There are soft and semi-soft chair models, each of which has its own size range:

• the most optimal seat height from the floor for soft models varies from 350 to 400 mm, for semi-soft models - from 440 to 460 mm;
• the most optimal backrest height from the floor for soft models is from 860 to 1150 mm, for semi-soft models - at least 800 mm;
• the most optimal seat width for soft models (excluding armrests) is from 500 to 600 mm, for semi-soft models - from 460 to 520 mm;
• the most optimal seat depth (calculated to the rear legs or to the back) for soft models from 540 to 650 mm, for semi-soft models - from 400 to 460 mm;
• the backrest angle is present only in semi-soft models, and ideally its deviation should be in the range from 10 to 15 °;
• the most optimal height of the armrests from the seat of a semi-soft chair varies from 230 to 250 mm.

A semi-soft chair is less comfortable, but more compact and cheaper

The upholstered armchair is distinguished by a high level of comfort, it can be completed with a comfortable footrest

Chair materials

The traditional material for the manufacture of the frame of the chairs is natural solid wood, and made of it, the chair can boast of its durability and reliability. Modern manufacturers prefer to replace it with chipboard - plain and laminated, or MDF. Often, the skeleton can be made of light-alloy metal or high-tech plastic. However, all these materials are inferior to natural wood both in quality and in price.

An armchair on a wooden frame with a beautiful decor is furniture for a classic interior direction

Armchair of futuristic design on a metal frame - a suitable solution for a high-tech room

The original plastic armchair will be appropriate in the interior of the avant-garde style

Loft-style armchairs are characterized by a simple design and minimalist design

It is customary to use cotton batting, synthetic winterizer and foam rubber as "filling", and in order to prevent rapid creasing and settling, they are often formed into spring blocks, similar to the filling of sofas.

The color of the upholstery is selected based on personal preferences and the style of the interior of the room

The upholstery of the chairs is striking in its variety - it can be either fabric, made of synthetic or natural materials, or leather, natural or with the use of substitutes. The color range is also able to satisfy the most sophisticated taste of the buyer.

Beige upholstery creates a cozy home atmosphere, relaxes and sets for relaxation

A green armchair will perfectly fit into the sitting area of ​​the living room with a fireplace.

Against the background of the light decoration of the room, armchairs with dark upholstery look harmonious

Bright upholstery with a designer print is chosen when they want to highlight the role of an accent element of the interior.

Whichever option you choose, remember that the chair should become your friend and gladly embrace you after a hard day or at the weekend. Do not skimp on its cost, and it will reciprocate, becoming a luxurious and functional addition to your interior.

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