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Our range of accent chairs has seen a new arrival recently. The Chester is a cosy accent armchair that features cocooning curves, warm, wooden legs and luxuriously soft faux fur in brown or white. It already has its fans, but it does create a problem. With one more stand-out fabric to choose from, how can you pick the chair that's right for you?
Whether it's a timeless leather chair, contemporary bouclé upholstery or a plush velvet statement piece, the right fabric can transform an occasional chair into a defining feature of your home.
Leather for a Classic Occasional Chair
Leather has a timeless appeal that evokes classic styling, especially when presented in rich colours. Use a leather chair for occasional seating, to bring depth, character and a sophisticated finish to a living room or reading space. Its smooth surface offers a striking contrast to softer furnishings, making it particularly effective in interiors that combine natural materials with bold design.
Our Hudson Leather Accent Chair is available in olive and Windsor tan brown, with dark wood legs that complement the richness of the upholstery. The olive finish offers a contemporary take on classic leather furniture, while tan brown creates a warmer, more traditional look.
Styling tip: Pair a leather accent chair alongside a dark wood side table, a statement table lamp and a neutral rug to create a refined reading corner. For a more relaxed, contemporary feel, introduce textured cushions, warm lighting and natural wood accessories. Leather also works beautifully alongside linen, wool and other tactile fabrics, helping to soften the overall look.
Bouclé Fabrics for Contemporary Styling
The distinctive looped texture of bouclé is a great addition to contemporary pieces. It's become a favourite in modern interior design thanks to its inviting appearance. Bouclé also adds enough visual interest to neutral colour schemes without the need for bold patterns.
The Hudson Bouclé Accent Chair combines ivory upholstery with either warm or dark wood legs. Its structured silhouette balances the softness of the fabric, creating a chair that offers a stylish solution to minimalist spaces.
Styling tip: For a light, minimalist interior, pair ivory bouclé with cream textiles, pale walls and natural wood furniture. Alternatively, use it to soften a darker scheme featuring deep brown furniture, stone finishes or muted green accents. Layering different textures is key here: think knitted throws, linen curtains and a tactile rug to create a space that feels warm rather than stark.
Velvet Furniture for Sophisticated Design
For interiors that call for a little more drama and luxury, velvet is an excellent choice. The fabric has a rich, luscious appeal for those that want to combine softness with visual impact. Whether you prefer understated neutrals or statement colours, velvet can bring a sense of refined style to an otherwise simple room.
Our Dalton Velvet Accent Chair pairs a confident silhouette with dark wood legs. Available in brown, olive and merlot red, it offers plenty of opportunities to introduce colour and personality into your home. For a softer look, the Camille Curved Velvet Accent Chair features a more flowing shape, with caramel, brown, olive and blushed pink finishes to choose from.
Styling tip: Let a richly coloured velvet chair take centre stage by keeping surrounding furnishings relatively understated. The variety of colours across the two velvet chairs means there's are options for a range of interiors. Merlot red works beautifully with warm neutrals and dark wood, while olive can complement natural materials and earthy tones.
Plush Single-seat Upholstered Chairs for a Fun Look
When we revealed our new plush armchair on Instagram, the word we saw cropping up over and over again was "cosy". We launched this design in the Autumn because the timing felt right to share a piece of furniture that you would want to collapse into in a dark evening. With high-quality cushioning and a shape that envelopes you for consistent comfort.
The Chester combines a generously cushioned seat and enveloping curved backrest with soft faux fur and warm wood legs. Available in brown or white, these statement pieces bring a playful texture to a room while retaining the considered silhouette of a contemporary accent chair.
Styling tip: Make the Chester the centrepiece of a cosy reading nook or an inviting bedroom corner. The brown finish works well with earthy colour palettes, warm wood and ambient lighting, while the white version complements softer neutral schemes and adds a touch of texture to minimalist interiors.
Complete the look with a small side table, a floor lamp and a few carefully chosen home decor accessories, allowing the chair's distinctive fabric to do the talking.
Ultimately, choosing an accent chair is about finding the right balance between comfort, texture and personal style. From the timeless appeal of leather to the tactile softness of bouclé, the richness of velvet and the playful character of faux fur, each upholstery option brings something different to your interior. Explore the William Wood accent chair collection to find a design that complements your space.
