An armchair is usually an addition to your seating area. But also for small areas, where a sofa doesn’t fit, armchairs are suitable. A fauteuil is often described as a lazy chair, but it is upmost important that the chair is comfortable. With the next tips you can find a suitable comfortable chair for your living room: What is the function of the armchair? Does it have to be a relax armchair, a spinning armchair, or a standard armchair? Every different armchair has different wishes.
What kind of material should you choose? Go for a leather, fabric or rattan. During recent times, rattan has risen in popularity, so you will see this come back in the armchairs. Regarding the price it is cheaper to go for a fabric armchair, downside to fabric is that it is more sensitive to stains. Are you searching for an armchair that will stay good for a long time, then it is smarter to choose a leather armchair.
It is necessary that the armchair ‘fits’ properly. An armchair should be comfortable, you buy this chair for your comfort. When sitting, your feet should be able to stand flat on the ground. The chair shouldn’t be too tall, this can cause jamming in your popliteal and that's bad for the circulation in your legs. Also, the seat should not be too high, if you can only touch the floor with your toes, you can get cramp or sleeping legs.
Does it become harder to get out of your chair? It is wise to choose a chair with a step function. This feature helps you to stand up with less energy and strength from armchair. Want a massage in your chair? Also, this is an option that is possible. Do you want an adjustable chair? Do you like sitting with your feet up or lean back, then choose a recliner armchair. Do you have children and / or pets? Keep this in mind when choosing the casing. Opt for a casing which stains and hair can be removed easily.