Ditch the Sofa for a Better Option?

You don’t have to use four of the exact same chairs to achieve this look. Notice how there are four different chairs in the room below. Just make sure the chairs you choose are balanced in weight, by being the same approximate size and color. See how two of these chairs are beige and the other two are darker. They balanced the look by putting the similar colored chairs across from one another. The addition of a a side table, architectural elements, art, throws, pillows, fabrics, plants or lamps can also make up for the differences in visual weight.

The key to creating a pleasing look with four chairs is to chose a chair that has weight so it helps anchor the room. Personally, I like to use a circular table or ottoman in the center which serves as a radius to group the chairs around. You can see from the photos above that a square tables/ottomans work well for this design too.

If you chose this arrangement, it’s nice to have smaller tables or stools to use by the chair for drinks or books.

Here are a few chairs I used in projects,

1. The Modern Wing Chair by Thomas Pheasants for Baker.