Accent Furniture FAQ
Accent furniture creates a living space that feels warm, welcoming and elegant. Ashley offers the very best accent furniture for every budget and style. From accent chairs to console tables to wall art, we make it easy to bring your living spaces to life with beautiful, high-quality accent furniture. Read on to learn the answers to some of the most common accent furniture questions.What is accent furniture?
Accent furniture is furniture that adds style, contrast, or extra function to a room while supporting the main pieces. It is often used to bring in personality, balance the layout, or provide a practical surface or seat without taking over the space. Unlike your primary, functional furniture such as a large sectional sofa or a primary dining room table, an accent piece serves a dual purpose. It provides a specific function, like a place to set a drink or store small items, while acting as a decorative focal point. They are the decorative elements that make a room look finished and intentional rather than purely utilitarian.How to use accent furniture?
Using accent furniture effectively requires balancing function with visual interest. Here is a practical approach to incorporating these pieces into your home:- Identify the room's needs: Determine what the space is missing functionally. Does the entryway need a console table to drop keys? Does the open-concept living room need a visual divider? Does a dark corner need a bright reading chair?
- Choose a contrasting element: Do not match your accent pieces perfectly to your existing furniture. If your sofa is soft and rounded, choose an accent table with sharp, geometric lines. If your bedroom furniture is primarily dark wood, introduce a brightly painted accent cabinet or a metal-framed side table.
- Use it to introduce color: If you are hesitant to paint a whole room or an accent wall, a vibrant piece of accent decor or a brightly colored ottoman is a safer way to test a new hue.
- Consider scale and proportion: Ensure the accent pieces fit the room comfortably. A massive wingback chair will overwhelm a small space, just as a tiny side table will look lost next to a massive sectional.
How do you choose an accent for furniture?
Accent furniture allows your personality to really shine, so have fun with it. This is the perfect place to mix up your space’s look by adding contrasting or unexpected elements. Accent furniture allows you to create an aesthetic that offers depth and dimension on par with professional designers. You can follow the 80/20 rule, which suggests using one primary style (80 percent of the room) and a secondary style (20 percent of the room). Or just go entirely eclectic and create your own rules.How to decorate an accent table on a budget?
At Ashley you can find accent furniture in a range of styles and finishes that complement your room. But how do you decorate it? You can spruce up accent tables with centerpieces that add color and vibrancy. Or add frames and sculptures to showcase different facets of your style. If you want to create more of a vignette in a hallway or against a wall then seek out accent chairs and place them next to a cabinet.Should accent chairs match your sofa?
Accent chairs don’t need to be an exact match to your sofa, but they should generally either flow with the colors and style present in your room or dramatically depart from them in an intentional way. If you have a neutral living room set, perhaps try an accent chair adorned in bright colors. Or maybe you have a brightly colored sofa and a neutral accent chair would complete the look. Remember, your space is your creative canvas so all bets are off.What are the essential living room furniture accent pieces?
For a standard living room, certain pieces consistently offer the best mix of function and style. The most essential include:- The Coffee Table: This is often the centerpiece of the seating area. Choosing a coffee table with an interesting material like glass, marble, or reclaimed wood adds immediate character.
- One or Two Accent Chairs: Placed opposite or adjacent to the sofa, these provide conversational seating.
- A Console Table: Often placed behind a floating sofa in an open-concept room, a console table breaks up the visual bulk of the sofa's back and provides a surface for lighting and home accents.
- An Ottoman or Pouf: These are space-saving, budget-friendly additions that bring in texture and can serve as a footrest, a coffee table substitute, or extra seating for guests.
What are the different types of accent cabinets?
Accent cabinets provide essential hidden storage while contributing heavily to a room's aesthetic. Common types include:- Credenzas and Sideboards: Typically long, low cabinets used in dining rooms for storing dishes, but increasingly popular in living rooms as media consoles beneath a wall-mounted television.
- Chests: Taller and narrower than credenzas, these usually feature drawers and are ideal for small spaces, bedrooms, or entryways to store keys, mail, and winter accessories.
- Bar Cabinets: Specialized tall cabinets designed to hold glassware, bottles, and entertaining supplies. They serve as a clear focal point in a living room or dining room.
- Curio Cabinets: Glass-front cabinets used to display decorative items, books, or collectibles while keeping them free of dust.
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