Minimalist or Maximalist? 5 Ways to Style a Statement Chair in Any Living Room

A statement chair is the “punctuation mark” of a room. It tells the viewer what the room is about. But how you style it depends on your personality.

The Minimalist Approach

• The Piece: A Barcelona Style chair in White Leather.
• The Look: Place it alone near a floor-to-ceiling window. No rugs, no side tables. Let the silhouette be the architecture.

The Maximalist Approach

• The Piece: An Eames Style Lounge in Cognac.
• The Look: layer it over a Persian rug, surround it with stacks of books, and place a bold abstract painting behind it.

3 Tips for Any Style

1. The Angle: Never place a statement chair flat against a wall. Angle it slightly toward the room’s center to invite conversation.
2. The “Companion”: Every statement chair needs a light source. A floor lamp is the perfect companion.
3. The Texture Play: Contrast the chair’s material with the floor. Leather chair? Wool rug. Steel chair? Wood floor.

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