Remodelaholic | Upholstered Accent Chairs

Add extra seating and style with a beautiful upholstered accent chairs. Add them all over the home for added texture, color, or pattern.

See more inspiring home decor ideas with these posts: Modern Farmhouse Living Room, Modern Transitional Home Office, and Gray and White Bedroom.

Upholstered accent chairs can really change up the look of a room. They add texture, color, design and an extra place to sit. They work in so many spaces throughout the home. Let’s look at some gorgeous upholstered accent chairs and then we will give tips on how to style them.

To Buy

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1. Belz Tufted Chair – Wayfair
2. Channel Armchair – Wayfair
3. Boyden in multicolors – Wayfair
4. Ulisis Tufted – Wayfair
5. Chesterfield Chair – Wayfair
6. Bouck Wingback Chair – Wayfair
7. Brister Swivel Chair – Wayfair
8. Erastus Chair – Wayfair
9. Helder Armchair – Wayfair
10. Lauretta Wingback – Wayfair
11. Modern Accent – Walmart
12. Kinley Mainstays – Walmart
13. Fox Hill Emma – Walmart
14. Contemporary Chair – Walmart
15. Higgins Sling – Target
16. Bowden Minimalist – Target
17. Cicely Tufted – Target
18. Natural Wood Slipper Chair – Target
19. Beadle Chair – Target
20. Swivel Barrel Chair – Joss & Main
21. Elegant Mid-Century – Overstock
22. Buffalo Check Accent – Overstock
23. Annie Chair – Overstock
24. Charlotte Dark Brown – The Home Depot
25. Modern Red Velvet – The Home Depot
26. Wood and Upholstered Lounge Chair – The Home Depot

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To DIY

Maybe you have old accent chairs or found one while thrifting. Give them a new look with these tips for reupholstering or reworking.

1. Re-upholstered Chair by Between Blue and Yellow for Remodelaholic
2. Re-upholstered Tub Chair by That’s My Letter for Remodelaholic
3. Cane Chair Re-Upholster by Peacefully Home for Remodelaholic
4. Wingback Chair Re-Upholster by Living Savvy for Remodelaholic
5. Slip Cover Wingback featured on Remodelaholic
6. Painted Upholster Chair by Hyphen Interiors for Remodelaholic

How to Style

Let’s keep the creative juices flowing. Here are a bunch of ideas for where to put an accent chair and how to style them from home shows we’ve attended.

SGPH 2019 House 18 American Heritage Homes, Photo by Remodelaholic

Living rooms are one of the easiest places to add upholstered accent chairs. In this example, use accent chairs to add more seating. Pick a matching pair and place a cute end table in between.

SGPH 2019 House 05 JAR Real Estate Development, Photo by Remodelaholic

Another way to add them in the living room is by picking a contrasting color from your sofas like here. Top them off with another end table in between or by a chair. And always add a pretty pillow for an extra luxurious layered look.

SGPH 2019 House 07 Brio Homes LLC, Photo by Remodelaholic

In this living room example. Place the accent chairs side by side and put the end table on one end for an asymmetrical look.

SGPH 2019 House 15 Split Rock Custom Homes, Photo by Remodelaholic

Or add a touch of color by going for a bold accent color like RED! And tie it all together with throw pillows.

SGPH 2019 House 20 Split Rock Fine Homes, Inc, Photo by Remodelaholic

Go for different angles like in this living room example. Keep it minimalist by not including throw pillows.

SGPH 2019 House 22 SunRiver Construction, LC, Photo by Remodelaholic

Go for a big contrast by picking an opposite shade of upholstery from walls like this black and cream combo. Add in an area rug for a dose of pattern.

UVPH 2018 Home 26 Murdock Builders, Photo by Remodelaholic

Create a cozy place for conversation by placing accent chairs and other seating close together with a small coffee table in the center.

SGPH 2019 House 22 SunRiver Construction, LC, Photo by Remodelaholic

Accent chairs are great in bedrooms too! Add them in a corner for a place to sit, or relax. They also go great in bedroom sitting areas in pairs.

SGPH 2019 House 22 SunRiver Construction, LC, Photo by Remodelaholic

Home offices also are another area to add accent chairs. Take a break from desk work and relax in your office in a comfy upholstered accent chair, or use accent chairs for guests.

So many ways to utilize accent chairs for extra seating and design. Where do you want to add an accent chair in your home right now???

Related Reading:
Hanging Chairs
Affordable Sofas
Sofa End Tables
Colorful Neutral Area Rugs

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Published: December 11, 2020Filed Under: Decorate, Living Rooms, Remodel Inspiration By Room, Round Up Posts, Upholstery Tagged: armchair, Chairs, upholstered chair

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