Soft chairs: types and features

The modern furniture market is literally replete with a variety of interior items. Even ordinary chairs today are represented by a rich lineup. One of the most popular and, of course, comfortable are soft models. Let's take a closer look at such comfortable furniture and consider in detail all its possible varieties.

Soft chairs, like any other furnishings, have their pros and cons. The advantages of such products can be attributed to their ease of use, for good reason they are called soft.

This furniture looks very gentle and attractive. It can be placed in a variety of interiors, whether it is an elegant classic or French Provence style. Thanks to this versatility,Choosing a soft chair will not be difficult, especially if you consider that in modern furniture stores selling a great variety of different options.

Absolutely any chairs can be equipped with soft upholstery. Such addition looks harmoniously both on wooden, and on metal chairs. The main thing is that the model was made with high quality and in good faith. Modern buyers are pleased not only by the attractive design of such furniture, but also by its chic assortment.

Such furniture does not have serious disadvantages, but you should pay attention to the fact that soft upholstery will require regular maintenance. And it doesn't matter at all that the chair is sheathed with fabric or leather. Both options will have to be cleaned of dust and dirt, and too frequent cleaning can lead to loss of quality and rich color finish.

There are several types of soft chairs:

• Semi soft These types of chairs do not have in their design of springs, like most simple soft models. Such furniture is equipped with upholstery and not too bulky filler. It is soft, but does not have a springy effect.
• Bar Stores Soft are often elegant bar stools. These models consist of high legs, a small back and a special narrow footboard located between the supports. Such models look organically in cafes or restaurants, and home interiors.
• With a high back. Soft chairs that have a high back, have an elegant and elegant appearance. However, such furniture is recommended to be installed only in spacious halls or kitchens. High products look organically in many stylistic directions.

• With carriage stitch. If you want to decorate the interior of a truly chic and eye-catching model, then you should choose a luxurious chair with a carriage fastener. With the help of such elegant details, you can completely change the mood of the interior and bring it notes of high cost and luxury.
• Armchair chair. Today, comfortable chairs are very popular. This interesting furniture has a structure that repeats the design of an ordinary soft chair. As a rule, these models have armrests. Upholstery in such structures is most often subjected not only to the seat, but also to the back. The chair-chair looks interesting and stylish, but most often it has impressive dimensions and is recommended to be placed in more spacious rooms.
• Folding. Modern folding chairs are also soft. Such furniture can be used not only in the kitchen, but also in the living room. It significantly saves free space, as its body easily folds into a compact design.

Beautiful and comfortable soft chairs can have the following forms:

• semicircular;
• round;
• square.

In the modern furniture market, you can also find non-standard g-shaped, curved and options in the form of "open eggs". For small users, funny chairs in the form of large soft toys are produced.

Soft chairs look organically in the interiors of different styles. Let us take a closer look at what characteristic features models with different stylistic trends have.

• Classic. In an elegant classic ensemble, wooden chairs made of precious wood will look perfect in which the back and seat are finished with high-quality and expensive fabric of a rich shade (for example, golden, silver, snow white, emerald or beige). Also in such an interior you can put an elegant chair, decorated with carvings. But one should not overload these situations with overly elaborate models.
• High tech. This modern stylistic trend should be complemented by chairs made of metal or solid wood of dense white / black color. The most harmonious in such an ensemble will look semi-soft furniture with contrasting trim.
• For a gentle and cozy style "Provence" Light wooden chairs with woven pastel upholstery are best suited. You can also choose a more interesting model, in which the trim is decorated with floral prints of inconspicuous tones.

• If you want to find soft chairs for luxurious frilly ensembles, it is best to buy models of precious wood, trimmed with expensive fabric of rich color. In such ensembles carved pompous chairs, decorated with gold or beautiful voluminous reliefs, look great.
• Today such style as “modern” is very popular. For such an elegant interior design is best suited soft chairs, characterized by concise and having a slightly curved or wavy shape.
• To modern directions applies a minimalistic style. The concise and discreet chairs of uncomplicated shapes and colors will best fit into such an ensemble.

In the production of modern soft chairs are used different materials, from affordable to expensive. For a start, let's take a closer look at what raw materials a frame of soft chair can be made of:

Chairs with metal frames are the most durable, reliable and durable. They are not subject to deformation and easily withstand even heavy loads. Today, in stores you can find not only metal models with seat upholstery, but also products completely covered with a cover (more often - woven). Many consumers opt for metal frames due to their wear resistance. Such materials are not afraid of temperature extremes.

However, metal chairs have their drawbacks. For example, they always remain cold and have considerable weight.With the inaccurate movement of such furniture can damage the flooring.

Wooden frames are durable, reliable and attractive. They retain heat, as opposed to metal options. Today, such species as beech, oak, alder, hevea, rattan, wenge, pine and birch are used in the production of such models. The disadvantage of such furniture is that it is very expensive and requires special care.

As a soft stool filler can be used:

• synthetic winterizer;
• batting;
• down

For the upholstery of soft chairs such materials as:

• Leather. Models with leather upholstery are durable and attractive, but they are quite expensive. The popularity and high cost of natural leather is understandable, as it is durable, durable and resistant to wear.

• Leatherette A more affordable alternative to genuine leather is leatherette. This raw material is very similar to natural material, but is more coarse and has a different texture.Under the influence of temperature drops, this upholstery can crack or shrink in some places.
• Eco-leather More attractive and soft is eco-leather. This modern material is not afraid of cold or heat and looks more attractive than, for example, leatherette. However, to damage such upholstery is not difficult, since eco-leather is not the most dense material.

• The cloth. For furniture upholstery used various furniture fabrics. The most attractive and expensive look models with velvet or velor upholstery. Also in the shops you can meet products decorated with organza, plush and even silk. The disadvantage of fabric upholstery is its marzime. Removing dirt from a similar surface can be very difficult.

Upholstery color should match the color of the interior in which the chair is located. For example:

• green the shade will look organically in an ensemble with yellow, white, mint and orange color;
• sky blue the chair will be in harmony with the snow-white, blue, emerald or purple interior;
• classic black or models with beige upholstery can be put in almost any interior.Black variants will look best on a contrasting light background;
• chairs with rich red trim It is recommended to have in interiors made in contrasting beige, snow white or cream colors.

If you are the owner of a spacious kitchen or it is combined with a living room, then beautiful chairs with high backs will look organically in it. If you are looking for a model to complement the glass table, then you should look at the light products with leather upholstery.

The bar counter is recommended to be supplemented with furniture made of wood or metal with high and not very wide legs. It is advisable to choose products with a low back.

For a bedroom the soft chair of a gentle and quiet coloring will become the most successful. It can be pastel or neutral tones, not weighted with bright prints and patterns.

If you want to buy a chair in the hallway, it is better to look at the model of small or medium size. Such furniture does not take up much space in the hallway and does not interfere with the passage.

Chairs with upholstery in leather or leatherette is not recommended to often handle chemicals.It is better to purchase a special tool for cleaning fabrics. You can also wipe leather surfaces with a slightly damp sponge, and then dry them dry with dry rags.

You can also use the usual soap solution and handle leather surfaces to them. Such a composition will not damage the upholstery, but it will help to clean and refresh its appearance.

As for the chairs with woven drapery, then the situation is a little different. It is more difficult to care for such furniture, than for leather options. If there are no dirty stains on the surface of such upholstery, then it can be simply vacuumed, for example, in the process of cleaning the dwelling. If you have a steamer, then they should steam the upholstery and slightly refresh the look of the chair.

How to clean soft chairs from pollution, see the following video.

Original metal bar stools with wide rounded armrests and a semi-soft snow-white seat will look great next to a bright bar counter in a spacious white kitchen with a suite of similar color, dark brown floor and blue ceiling pendant.

In the studio apartment, against the background of a blue accent wall with a four-sided tie, you can put a wooden light table and furnish it with gray high chairs with velvet lining in neutral gray. Hang above the dining area hanging metal lamp with a rectangular open ceiling.

Black semi-soft chairs with rounded graceful backs will effectively stand out in the snow-white dining room with a laminate of milky hue. For such chairs is ideal for a round white glossy table. Complete the ensemble with a pendant black loft-style lamp, as well as contrasting paintings on the walls.

Simple, but it will be interesting to look at the dining room, in which a rectangular black table made of wood and snow-white wooden chairs with laid-on seat cushions will be complemented by wicker chairs, a snow-white floor carpet and decorative candles on the tabletop.

Soft rounded blue chairs with a metal base can be put in a modern room with white walls and soft brown laminate flooring. Complete the ensemble with a blue sofa, fluffy beige carpet and light patterns with black frames on the walls.