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Amy Neason

How do you pick a living room accent chair? The 10 ideas interior designers live by when making their choices

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An accent chair is a must-have in just about any living room. Not only are they an additional seat, which will make your living room feel a whole lot more sociable and cozy, but they’re also a brilliant opportunity to add an extra layer of depth and interest to your living room scheme. 

Just as with any other addition of new furniture, it’s important to take the time to figure out what will work in your room. You’ll need to first decide where you want to position the accent chair, and assess the space you have available. ‘Take care to ensure they don’t dominate or clutter a room,’ says sought-after interior designer Naomi Astley Clarke. ‘Make sure that they are correctly proportioned for your space, and correspond with the surrounding furniture.’

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