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Director's Chairs Get Starring Role
Director's chairs aren't just for movie sets. See how these stylish, versatile seats can take command of the action in your home
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications and websites such as Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating... More »
There's something so casually, effortlessly cool about a director's chair. It has a quiet authority and stylish presence, yet it never tries too hard. Even better, it blends with ease into any design style. Check out these eight ways to take this classic from behind the scenes to the center of the spotlight.
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A quartet of club chairs? So old hat. Instead, director's chairs bring a laid-back West Coast vibe to this Eastern-influenced living space.
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Most people would have put a vintage bérgère or a distressed ladderback in this cozy cottage bedroom. A director's chair gives it a more streamlined feel and an eclectic edge without sacrificing an ounce of comfort.
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| Bamboo director's chairs dress down a formal dining space and lighten the layering of deep colors and heavy fabrics. What a wonderful way to make dinner guests feel instantly at ease. |
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Sleek black leather gives the chairs a suave sensibility in this loftlike space. They're the furniture equivalent of a black leather jacket over a simple shift dress.
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| Double the fabric, double the fun. A pair of patterns turns these twin director's chairs playful and peppy. |
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| Instead of a shelf or a basket, a chair holds extra towels and sundries in a child's bath. This is also a great spot for parents to soap, rinse and supervise tots. |
| Take away the back of a director's chair and you have a simple campaign-style stool. The pair at the foot of this bed feels light enough not to stop the eye. |
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An overscale director's chair in dramatic black creates a focal point at the end of this vista.
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Ideabook published on May 7, 2012.
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