HOW TO DECORATE WITH ARMCHAIRS THE RIGHT WAY

There's nothing like relaxing in your favorite armchair. Nothing finishes a living room like a gorgeous armchair or two. You have to choose carefully because it should compliment the sofa and not compete with it.

Here are our design tips to select the perfect armchair.

HOW MANY?
Obviously, this depends on the size of your lounge. If you can only have one, you can select a more prominent design as a statement piece. If using two armchairs, go more a subdued style. Go with four if you have a huge space to fill.

LAYOUT
Functionality is your guide for the the best layout. Seating should be laid out for conversation. No one should be yelling when talking. If using one armchair, place the armchair facing opposite the sofa or beside it perpendicular. 

If using two armchairs, position them beside each other opposite the sofa or one on each side beside the sofa.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT
This rules apply to the size and style of armchairs. If you have a plain sofa, go for more statement pieces. Simple armchairs work great with fancy statement sofas.

MATERIALS
Diversity is key here for a visually layered look. If you have a fabric sofa, consider leather armchairs and vice versa. If you want same materials whether fabric or leather, make sure they are completely different in texture or colour. Avoid similar colours.

Gus Elk Chair pictured above