If you decide to decorate your interior beautifully, stylishly, and, most importantly, comfortably, you should consider modern furniture such as designer chairs and armchairs. Today they have the most intricate interpretations, have increased comfort, and the creative ideas of professional designers create real masterpieces. In our article we will get acquainted with what designer chairs are, dividing them, conditionally, into two groups: by purpose and material of manufacture.
Designer chairs for the kitchen
Designer chairs for the kitchen, being part of its interior, bring a touch of grace, speaking of the good taste of the owners. They provide the coziness and comfort that is so necessary for a warm family dinner. Unlike standard models, designer kitchen chairs can be ordered based on the height and dimensions of a particular family member, thereby ensuring comfortable seating during meals. If the kitchen space is tiny, it is worth purchasing folding designer chairs, for example, a model from the Italian manufacturer Connubia Alu.
Designer Dining Chairs
When the living space allows, it is better to separate the dining area and organize a dining room. Designer tables and chairs must match the design style of the room; the choice of furniture material, color palette and design shape will depend on this. For example, designer dining chairs in a classic style will be made from valuable types of wood and may have decorative elements such as carvings or gilding. More refined and curved furniture elements are present in Art Nouveau. In modern minimalism, designer dining chairs made of plastic and metal will look great, and for the romantic Provence direction, you should opt for wicker furniture.
Models of chairs and features of their design
Chairs are produced in wood, metal, plastic and composite (from a combination of materials). They can be solid, collapsible, stackable and foldable.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
There are chairs with upholstery (leather, leatherette, textile) and hard ones. High backs and armrests make the chair look like a throne. And the designer chair models look like real art objects.
Living room chairs can be used as a replacement for regular armchairs if you need to save useful space in the room. If you want something sophisticated and special, you can opt for models with handmade carvings.
One of the most comfortable classic chairs is the Viennese chair. This model is made from bent wood. This chair is very strong, durable and at the same time looks elegant.
Chairs are either non-collapsible or collapsible. The first option is more reliable and durable, the second is suitable if the chairs are taken out for special occasions, and it is more convenient to store them disassembled.
Stackable chairs are most often made of plastic and are also chosen for temporary use. Folding models are good for small living rooms.
Designer bar stools
The design of decorative bar counters in residential apartments has now become quite a popular phenomenon. Accordingly, having built such a structure in the spirit of modernity, it is necessary to select designer bar stools for it. Now they are made from various materials, round, square, stationary, rotating, they can have a back, armrests, or resemble a regular stool in shape. The choice of model is made based on personal preferences and interior style. Comfort largely depends on the seat height. Designer bar stools for the kitchen should be 25 - 30 centimeters below the tabletop. Then you will feel comfortable. If you have children in the house, buy chairs for them that can be adjusted in height. It is also worth considering models that are more adapted to home comfort - designer half-bar stools, photos of which are posted below in the article. Their height, as a rule, does not exceed 70 cm.
Beautiful solid wood living room chairs
Natural materials are incredibly beautiful. Solid wood chairs are ideal for decorating the living room interior.
The wood pattern looks simply excellent, creating an image of luxury and originality. Beautiful chairs for the living room made from different types of wood will interestingly highlight the interior design.
High-quality solid wood chairs are produced in Belarus and Russia using birch and oak wood.
The types of solid wood chairs are varied:
- With soft seat and back;
- Solid with carved elements;
- Chair-chair;
- With a soft seat and a hard carved back;
- Soft with hard armrests.
Solid wood chairs can be made to order, in which case you need to know what fabric to choose for upholstering the product.
For an interior in Provence style, the fabric must be chosen natural and it is better if the shades are light. An example of living room design in our article: https://homeli.ru/komnaty/gostinaya/gostinaya-v-stile-provans
The high-tech style is characterized by furniture with strict geometric shapes, and the chair is no exception. Antique chairs are usually carved and heavy; the upholstered seat can be made of rough material.
Expert opinion
Romanova Ksenia Petrovna
Interior design expert and fabric store manager
The color of the chairs largely depends on the wood used for making them and can come in a wide variety of shades. Oak wood can be from red-brown to gray-green.
Dried alder wood has a soft light shade.
Designer living room chairs
The living room is that room in an apartment or private house where we try to achieve the most stylish, effective and functional interior design. Here families celebrate various occasions and receive guests. Accordingly, it is worth purchasing stylish designer chairs, which will not only perfectly complement the design of the room, but will also provide comfort to vacationers. To choose them correctly, focus on the rest of the room’s furnishings - it’s better that the entire set is made in the same design.
When choosing a color palette and material, be based on the stylistic direction, for example, a white designer chair will be useful in the Mediterranean style, and metal furniture will successfully complement modern or modern high-tech. For many years, designer “Viennese” chairs have been recognized as the most comfortable for the living room. Made from bentwood, they have a sophisticated look and long service life.
Styling of kitchen chairs with soft seats
Manufacturers provide a wide range of models of different styles. The choice depends on the color scheme, shape and material from which the furniture is made. Let's look at the most successful combinations of chairs with the design and interior of the kitchen.
For a classic kitchen, you can choose soft chairs made of natural wood.
A classic kitchen design option is to combine light colors with dark ones. Dark-colored chairs look good next to a light-colored wooden table and black and white kitchen decor.
The room, decorated in high-tech style, is ideally combined with metal chairs with plain upholstery. The black and white fabric combination suits the discreet interior.
Metal chairs in light shades are an excellent solution for a high-tech kitchen.
In an apartment decorated in white, you can place bright chairs of different colors. This design will look original and beautiful.
The chairs stand out against the backdrop of the kitchen, which is completely decorated with wood-colored finishes. This choice adds zest to the interior and looks very attractive.
Children's designer chair
Naturally, you won’t surprise a small child with the word “designer”, but the superiority of such furniture for your baby is undeniable. Children's designer chairs, thanks to their originality, are perfect for any interior style and will help turn all your ideas into reality. The colorful design of furniture made from environmentally friendly materials, its convenience and safety are the factors that will have a positive impact on the development of the child.
For the little ones, the Eames Elephant children's designer chair in the shape of a whimsical elephant, which will replace a child's toy, or the bright Trioli Kids model, a chair that turns into a rocking chair, is suitable. The student will certainly love the Panton Junior chair, which will allow you to sit comfortably during classes. It has six color variations of high-quality plastic and will become an additional decoration of the room.
Office designer chairs
Many of us spend a third of our lives at work in the office, and it’s not bad if the bosses, taking care of their subordinates, can afford to purchase designer office chairs equipped with adjustment mechanisms, armrests, and, sometimes, casters. This seemingly insignificant piece of furniture will greatly increase productivity, creating comfortable conditions for the working person. With the correct body position, your back will not hurt and fatigue will not appear.
Managers often use designer chairs that have larger dimensions for solidity and built-in height and tilt adjustment. They are constructed from expensive materials, which gives them a presentable appearance. Often, office designer chairs are purchased for meeting rooms and conference rooms.
Upholstered designer chairs
Beautiful and stylish upholstered furniture often decorates the interiors of not only residential premises, but also public ones. Comfortable soft designer chairs replace bulky armchairs and sofas in small living rooms, acting at the same time as an accent. Their body is most often made of wood (oak, cherry, birch), and the upholstery is made of leather or durable fabric. It is better if it matches the color of the curtains, lampshade or tablecloth. Modern offices also offer more comfortable conditions, where you can find soft designer chairs in rest rooms, offices of managers and even ordinary employees. Such furniture allows productive negotiations, being part of hospitality.
Transparent designer chairs
Furniture made of glass and plastic has become popular since the 70s of the last century, when a minimalist trend began to develop in interiors. Transparent designer chairs add style and expressiveness to the room; they remain practically invisible in the interior, creating an atmosphere of spaciousness. Their use is especially successful in the Scandinavian, avant-garde style, and for the ultra-modern high-tech direction there is no better option.
Transparent designer chairs are made from organic glass, thermoplastic or polycarbonate. They are quite practical and can be used in open spaces: balconies, terraces. The main advantage is the use of transparent furniture with any interior color scheme. Some transparent designer chairs have metal legs made of aluminum or stainless steel.
Wooden designer chairs
The most “ancient”, undoubtedly, is wooden furniture. This is a classic that has not lost its popularity to this day. The current generation of wooden designer chairs have many original design features that allow you to choose them for any interior. For example, the “geometric miracle” of the Spanish designer Albert Puig is a chair created from two triangles, or a model from the English Slab collection with a “strong masculine character.” Designer wooden chairs, in addition to their external features, are comfortable, practical and durable, as they are made from valuable wood. The material allows you to carve in a classic style, create artificial wear in a romantic Provence interior, or appear in its natural form in an eco style.
Designer plastic chairs
Reliable and lightweight designer plastic chairs are distinguished by their smooth lines, matte shine and ease of care. Thanks to the last factor, they can often be found in kitchens. Plastic has a rich palette of shades, and this is its main advantage. Small rooms are usually decorated in light, solid colors and require accent elements. These, for example, will be designer plastic chairs for the kitchen in yellow, green, and black colors. Folding structures would be appropriate here, which, as mentioned earlier, will help free up space.
Wooden stools for the kitchen with a soft seat
They have always been the most popular and remain so today. They are often decorated and made from natural materials. The most popular tree varieties are oak, cherry, pine, alder, and walnut. They are strong, durable and have beautiful brown and reddish shades that give a respectable, cozy look.
Chairs made of natural wood are much more expensive, but at the same time durable.
An important role when purchasing wooden chairs with a soft seat and back is played by the choice of upholstery. The following colors go best with them.
- Dark colors (black and brown).
- Burgundy and dark blue colors are suitable for light shades of wood, such as alder or birch.
- The seats with backrests, decorated in natural wood color, look great
- Pastel shades.
When choosing a soul, an important factor is the quality of the upholstery fabric.
Important! Remember that upholstery should not only be a beautiful and original addition to the design of a particular item, but also be durable and have a long service life.
There are several main types of upholstery:
- Natural or artificial leather. A stool finished with this material becomes elegant and sophisticated.
- Flock is the most popular fabric. It has a low price, but does not require special care. Most often made of cotton or synthetics.
- Twill. It comes in two types: artificial, natural. Both types have a short service life, which is why they are sold at a low price.
- Velours. It is of high quality and durability. One of the most durable materials that does not wear out even with frequent use.
- Jacquard. This is the most beautiful and elegant upholstery material. However, it is completely unsuitable for everyday use. Jacquard quickly wears out and loses its beauty, and cleaning it is very difficult and even problematic.
Wooden stool for the kitchen.
Important! The disadvantages of wooden chairs include their heavy weight, so moving them will be quite difficult. If you want to purchase a lighter product, then you should give preference to products made of plastic or metal.
Wooden stools made from solid dark wood are upholstered in natural leather in an original pattern reminiscent of a wicker basket. This option is ideal for other pieces of furniture, regardless of its color: dark or light.
Soft chair in room design.
Models of wooden chairs with soft seats, upholstered in flock. They are best suited to an apartment in which pastel and soft colors predominate. These examples clearly show that light wood goes better with fabric in yellow, white or pastel colors, while dark wood looks better with blue or, for example, burgundy.
Chair with soft seat and back, upholstered in jacquard. This is one of the most expensive and beautiful fabrics, so the model has a higher price than the previous ones. It is decorated in dark colors, the fabric has an original beautiful pattern in a classic style.
Upholstered chairs with original upholstery in kitchen design.
Dark wood chairs upholstered in light fabric. We advise you to give preference to this design. Due to their simplicity and lack of excessive decor, they look stylish and can be combined with almost any kitchen design.
Eames designer chairs
Of course, the undoubted leader is the Eames plastic designer chairs, the mass production of which began in the middle of the last century. Over the years, they have acquired many interpretations, allowing them to be placed in any room. The original design of legs made of wood or metal, as well as an ergonomic seat with a back that can follow the curve of the body, keep this brand at the peak of popularity. These designer chairs (see photo below in the article) are used in apartments, offices, and various public institutions.
Designer metal chairs
Iron furniture is not so often found in interiors. In most cases, these are mixed options. For example, designer metal chairs are made with a soft, wooden or plastic seat, i.e. only the main frame is made of metal. Iron goes well with glass. The legs are chrome plated or painted, as shown in the photo. The versatility of this furniture is surprising - it fits absolutely any interior, while possessing a stylish appearance and special durability.
Are the chairs the same or different in the interior?
The usual option is a dining group that allows you to seat your family. These are four or six chairs, usually exactly the same. The option is a win-win, but quite typical. Try to abandon the standard scheme and combine different chairs in the interior of one room. The result can be great.
Quite often, a family has one or two chairs with history that are a pity to throw away. For example, they are made of real wood and are at the peak of fashion today, but it is impossible to combine them with other furnishings. To “fit” an exclusive item into the overall context of the interior, try to follow the advice of designers.
- To highlight one chair in the interior, paint it in an accent color. For example, wooden chairs are usually not painted, leaving the wood texture on display as an addition to the interior. A painted wooden chair in any style interior immediately attracts attention, especially if the color is bright.
- Do you want to fit an unusual chair into your existing dining room? Change the upholstery to match and a different shaped chair will look great in a group. You can also combine an exclusive item with a group using color or a homogeneous material.
- Place chairs of different shapes next to each other, painted in the same color. The resulting group will add originality and good mood to the interior.
- Using different shades of the same color can also serve as a unifying tool.
- A boring dining set can be radically transformed by choosing its own upholstery for each chair, or by painting the same items in different colors.
- Assemble chairs of different shapes, paint them the same color and cover the seats with the same material.
Designer chairs
For comfortable leisure time and relaxation over a cup of coffee, you should use various designer chairs. Now their designs are being developed to create maximum comfort. For example, you should pay attention to the original Gravity Balans rocking chair, which allows you to sit comfortably and relax thoroughly, taking the desired angle of inclination.
Lovers of upholstered furniture will love the designer Zoe chairs, which are large poufs with backs. There are also interesting models for the kitchen. For example, the furniture of the Danish designer Panton is an S-shaped chair that has an original look and a simple but very comfortable design.
In conclusion, emphasizing the special convenience of the furniture we are considering, I would like to highlight a new product - the designer skeleton chair (SkeletOn). Its original design with “floating” components of the back and seat significantly relieves the load on the spine of a sitting person and forces the muscles of the limbs, pelvis and back to work. According to user reviews, these designer chairs allow you to not feel tired even throughout the working day.
How to choose the right chair?
It’s interesting, if you think about it, where a chair can become an important element of the decor? Of course, where the meal takes place. When selecting chairs for such rooms, you need to pay attention to the size and appearance of the table around which they will stand, plus take into account the size of the room and its style in general.
The number of chairs does not always correspond to the number of those living in the house.
It is absolutely unacceptable for the room to be overloaded with furniture, but there should also always be room for friends who suddenly arrive.
Regarding the correctness of their location, even unusual chairs around square and rectangular tables should be placed according to the rule of symmetry. Do not forget that the table plays a more important role than the chairs standing around it.
