When Is It Best To Use A Small Accent Chair?

Small accent chairs are versatile in style and function, working well as an alternative chair for your dining room table, a creative focal point in your home office, or as stylish seating in your living room or entryway. Here, we put together a couple of ways to incorporate small accent chairs into various spaces:

1. Mix and match dining table chairs.

Small accent chairs make exceptional captains’ chairs at the head of your dining table, mixing beautifully with simpler dining chair or bench styles to create a unique gathering experience.

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2. Substitute a foyer bench for an entryway small accent chair. 

You’ll often see benches used in entryways, but there may not be enough space for a full bench in your foyer area. A small accent chair doesn't take up as much space but still allows for seating so you can easily slip off your shoes or set down your purse to look for your keys.

Small Accent Chair Create Cozy Reading Nook

3. Create a cozy reading nook.

Reading nooks are a great escape from busy spaces. Tucked away in a cozy corner, a small accent chair provides an ideal space to relax. Pair your small accent chair with an ottoman or nightstand to sit back and unwind.

Small Accent Chair Create Cozy Reading Nook

Small Accent Chair Create Cozy Reading Nook

4. Add a unique touch to your home office. 

Just because it doesn’t swivel doesn’t mean it won’t make a good office chair. You can turn your bland office into a stylish space with the right small accent chair. 

When shopping for a small accent chair that doubles as an office chair, be sure to consider the height of the chair compared to the bottom of the desk. You wouldn’t want a chair that doesn’t fit comfortably underneath. 

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5. Provide extra seating for friends and family.

Need additional seating in the living room? Providing your friends and family a place to sit makes entertaining comfortable and casual. Pair one or two small accent chairs with a sofa, sectional, or loveseat to accommodate a large social gathering (and don’t forget a side table in between!).