A living room chair doesn’t have to be huge and intimidating or even huge and inviting. If you have a small space, filling it with a large chair will be detrimental to the décor of the whole room. That one chair will become the focus no matter where it is. Avoid this mistake by getting a chair that fits the location.
The first thing you will want to know is the size of the location, measure the width and depth and get an idea of what furnishings are around it and might intrude on it (such as a recliner). Once you have this figured out, you’ll want to figure out your color. If the space is small, you might want to opt for a lighter color so the chair won’t look like a dark hole. Are there windows where the chair will be? In this case you may want a low back chair so you aren’t blocking the windows. A curved back chair will make two corners flow together whereas a square backed chair will make two angles where there was only one.
Armed with a general idea of the size and shape you desire and the colors that will blend with your existing décor, shop by feel. Make sure you’re not buying a chair just because it fits the space. It also needs to be useable, comfortable, a welcome edition to the room.