A MUST for Every Bedroom

Other than the bed, I consider a comfortable chair a MUST for every bedroom. And each seating area should always include good lighting and convenient table surface. It need not be a literal table. You might use an ottoman with tray, or a shared night stand next to the bed. Even an extra wide window sill can serve. Bedrooms, like chairs, come in all shapes and sizes, and there’s a perfect chair for every bedroom out there. The key element here is comfort ... not size. I relate a chair to a favorite pair of shoes. Even if they look good, they're worthless if they aren't comfortable.

Your bedroom is a very private space, a mini retreat within your home and what’s more personal than a favorite chair? Houzz, of course has thousands of examples. Let’s look at just a few.

Cheryl @ Artzzle.com

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This bedroom is very much one of my Thrift Find projects. Excluding the bed & linens, the entire room was furnished and decorated for $285 total. This proves that Beautiful Decor CAN be achieved on a Budget! COMING SOON: My houzz board "Budget Bedroom" will give a breakdown on individual pieces.

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A wonderful mid century piece, very "In" today, the cedar chest was previously stationed in my walk-in closet. The huge pillow is temporarily hiding a severe blemish on the lid. I designed a large combo tray that will set completely over the lid. One side will be the tray which will reverse to an upholstered cushion. I plan to purchase fabric matching the chair for that. My husband is building the project with me.

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I placed one of the bedside tables and lamp, next to the chair. The new piece next to the bed, is my treasured cedar chest, a long-ago gift from my parents.

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the room isn't exceptionally large. This was the first day of arrival. The next photo shows the arrangement now.

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This lovely chair is the newest addition to our master bedroom. A fantastic find on Craigslist and for once it was true, when the ad said "nearly new". As you see ...

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Very unique area. Ceiling fixtures are always a great choice for tight spaces, if wiring access is available. You could also use a hanging light here, running the cord down the corner and into a plugin. Chords can be easily disguised.

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Wonderful choices and combinations of pattern, texture and color here. Beautiful room.

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I could have featured this bedroom in several of my idea books. But decided to share it here. Love the entire space.

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You might think about . . . hiding away a dresser or bureau in a closet, to provide space in your bedroom for that comfortable chair. This is your private space, do with it what you will.

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Don't miss an opportunity to add more color, texture and interest in your bedroom. Experiment with a bright, patterned chair.

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A more masculine look here, but hey . . . guys like comfort too! And I personally LOVE this room!

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Corner window, table surface, great lighting and a wonderful seat. Everything you need!

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And wide windows are always a wonderful spot for relaxing too!

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Of course, if you are fortunate to have a large bedroom, the two chair combination at the end of the bed, is always a great conversation area. Sunday morning paper and coffee, anyone?

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Yes, it's there. A little mid-century scale chair rests between the side table and the window. That's all you need!

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Quite compact but as long as it's comfortable, it works nicely.

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Notice they have added an area rug to define the seating area. It help cozy up the room's hardwood floors.

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Smaller rooms? Use smaller scaled chairs. This works perfectly here.

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The draperies are partially closed here, providing a niche and a bit more privacy for the corner chair. Nice to have options.

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From the same home as the previous photo, this bedroom is obviously much roomier. The chaise is wonderful here; a perfect match in the space and companion for the beautiful doors.

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The bed and chair are quite close here. For easier night time access to the bed, the ottoman and it's chair could simply be pushed a bit further back into the corner. Very comfortable mix of pattern and colors for a cozy bedroom.

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It's fine to place a chair in front of draperies. This corner has everything it needs . . . your chair, lighting, table surface and enough space to comfortably pass by.

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. . . from the previous photo, try to imagine the chair without an ottoman, and a bit closer to the bed. Most corners can accommodate a decent sized piece.

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True, this bedroom isn't short on space, so there's plenty of room for the chair and ottoman, but . . .

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While a bit barren style for some, this bedroom is just the right space for that wonderful chair.

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A tight squeeze, but this chair works well here. The clever use of color serves not only to accent but unite the eclectic pieces in the room.