Small armchairs: measurements and ideas for furnishing

Small armchairs: trendy furniture

Armchairs warm the environment and make it more welcoming. It therefore becomes important to know how to surround oneself with furniture and accessories that have both a special emotional value for us but also have a certain meaning and give a unique and irresistible touch of style. Armchairs are in fact elements that allow whoever uses them to feel safe.

In particular, small, comfortable armchairs have become a trendy piece of furniture due to their ease of adapting to any furnishing style. The models offered by the market are varied and differ in design. Living room armchairs, bedroom armchairs, lounge armchairs, entrance armchairs, and Bergère armchairs are the most popular small armchairs.

Let’s find out the sizes of the small armchairs and in which rooms of the house they add a touch of elegance and style.

Small armchair: what is meant?

A small, comfortable armchair is the furnishing accessory that everyone would like to have in their home. Usually, armchairs go with the sofa in the living room, but on their own, armchairs can be the stars of the room in which they are placed.

A small armchair means an armchair that we can effortlessly move to any corner of our home without dismantling the door frame of the room. Almost like a chair with armrests, the small armchair represents the halfway solution between the classic living room armchair that is cumbersome and heavy to move and the lounge chair.

The measurements of a small armchair vary from a minimum of 50 cm in length, the models that refer to chairs with armrests, to a maximum of 100 cm.

Let’s see together which models of small armchairs and lounge chairs are available.

Small armchairs: comfort and style

Soft, padded, upholstered with a wooden or metal frame, small armchairs are taking the place of the classic armchair in the living area. It may also be because of their lower cost, the models on the market have prices to suit all budgets. But, the feature that most distinguishes them is their shape. Designers indulge and do not curb their imagination to design and create modern armchairs with reduced dimensions that guarantee maximum comfort.

Let’s discover the trendy models and sizes of small armchairs. Depending on the type you have:

• The living room armchairs, by which we mean the high-backed armchairs that can be placed at the sides of the sofa or even as a single element in front of a fireplace or to create a reading corner. The classic parlour armchair is the Bergère armchair. In general, these armchairs measure between 80 cm and 100 cm in length.

• Lounge armchairs, on the other hand, are smaller in size and come with a low backrest. They can be armchairs with armrests or lounge armchairs without armrests. The latter are certainly less bulky and more impressive. Lounge armchairs measure 60 to 70 cm in length, but the dimensions may be larger depending on the model.

• Room armchairs, the same applies to living room models. Here, an upholstered, wide armchair is preferred to give elegance to the room. The dimensions, again, vary from model to model.
• Relax armchairs come in sizes ranging from 60 to 80 cm in length. The special feature of these armchairs is that they have, on request, removable armrests, reducing the dimensions of the armchair to less than 60 cm.

Furnishing ideas with small armchairs

Today, armchairs are indispensable furnishing complements in our homes. Whether they are found in the living room combined with the sofa or in the bedroom, armchairs are essential to create a refined and elegant environment that gives comfort to those who use it.

To decorate a room and include a small armchair in the furniture, it is advisable to have the right amount of space available. In a living room that is too large, a small armchair would not be adequate because it would disappear due to the presence of other furnishings. Therefore, the size of the armchair must be commensurate with the room.

Small armchairs fit well at the side of a sofa, one or in pairs, on one side of the living room. A small armchair alone can be placed in a corner of the room flanked by a coffee table, creating a reading corner by also placing a floor lamp behind the armchair or a table lamp on the coffee table. In this case, the armchair must be special because it must stand out from the other furniture. Modern and designer armchairs are the ideal solution for a stylish, elegant and impressive ambience.

Bedroom armchairs can be based on both classic and smaller modern models. Comfortable for relaxing or simply decorative, they add an original touch to the room and make it cosy. Embellished with a cushion or matching pouf, the small armchairs can be placed either in front of the bed if there is sufficient space or in a corner of the room near the light source.

Another place where we can place the armchair is the entrance hall. It sounds strange, but an armchair at the entrance is a trend in vogue in recent times. These are the tub armchairs, for indoor or outdoor use, like the wicker armchairs on the other side of the house. These make the entrance, usually empty or decorated with a simple coat or umbrella stand, look familiar and welcoming.