Are you thinking about putting some additional seating in your living room? When it comes to seating, people often wonder “do living room chairs need to match? Or is it okay to bring different pieces together in the same room?” We think you can have different seating in your living room, but there are a few key things to look out for when picking pieces. Carry on reading to find out more.
One thing to take note of is the dimensions of your current pieces of furniture in the room. Think about their height, width, and depth. When looking for an additional piece to add to your room, you’ll want to ensure it’s of a similar size so one of the chairs doesn’t overpower the other. It’s worth considering things such as the thickness of sofa and chair cushions too, as you’ll want these to share similarities with your new piece. At our furniture store near Beaverton, Washington, we carry a variety of chairs for any home.
Having similar stylistic features can help to bring the pieces together, think about things like the arm width, furniture legs, and general style of the piece. A mid-century accent chair may stand out against a more traditional armchair for example. Different styles tend to use different fabrics; a mid-century chair may be upholstered with velvet, whereas a more traditional armchair may use a polyester or microfiber fabric. It’s not to say you cannot incorporate different fabrics but make sure they fit into the style of your room to ensure that the pieces don’t clash. So when considering ‘do living room chairs need to match?’, they don’t exactly; however they do need to share some similar stylistic features to bring them together.
When thinking about colors, it is often best to go with a piece that is a different color from the one you already own. For example, two slightly different cream armchairs may look like you have tried to match them but not quite achieved it. Whereas using differing colors, even if it is subtle, will look like a conscious design decision. However, you must pick a color that falls within the palette and theme of your room. The same goes for patterns, if you are trying to match a new piece to your patterned set, it will be hard to find a match to what you already own. In this scenario, it will probably be best to look for a plain piece of furniture to avoid a clash in patterns. If your furniture set is plain, then why not introduce pattern in your new piece, as long as it doesn’t clash with anything else in your room such as a patterned wallpaper. A patterned piece may also help to brighten up a room or work as a feature piece.
If you are still wondering ‘do living room chairs need to match?’, visit our showroom carrying living room chairs in Vancouver, WA to see our selection of seating. Or, visit our living room section on our website to shop our online collection.
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