You and your significant other may like different chairs, so find a chair that fits each one and, then blend both chairs with fabrics that complement your environment. “The key is to blend your two styles, so the room represents both of you,” she says.
Say the room has high ceilings: Explore higher-back pieces. “If you’re not comfortable in a higher back sofa/chair, then go with a lower back item and hang a larger wall décor piece above it. This will help to bridge the gap between the ceiling and the furniture,” she says.
A universal rule, Jeané explains: Don’t block pathways. Make sure there is room to move around in the room and leave a lot of space between the upholstery pieces and tables.
Transitional furniture — a wedding of traditional and contemporary with simple straight lines — is the trend and can be found in many heights and widths. The question to continually ask: How will the chair fill my space and complement my room?
Finally, these chairs should still feel very much at home: Make sure their fabrics and finishes best represent you and your color palette. Fabrics and finish change the style: Refinish a dark cherry or oak piece in brushed silver or low gloss black, and a traditional chair becomes transitional.
However, like a wardrobe, rooms can’t be changed for yearly trends. “So, covering a chair in a trendy fabric and adding the same fabric to a pillow and tossing it on the sofa is like adding different jewelry to a timeless black dress,” she says.
Whatever chairs you choose, remember to include everyone in the decision-making process to avoid disappointment. And, of course, having a floor plan done by a professional designer is the start to finding the perfect pieces and taking the guess work and stress out of the project.
“A designer can lead, guide, and direct you, to ensure a timeless style you will love and enjoy for many years,” Jeané says. “And, just like suits, chairs come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes you need the help of an expert who will assist you in creating the room of your dreams.”
As always, when you think home, think La Maison.
La Maison Interiors, www.lamaisonaz.com, 480.948.1144
