Armchairs

The Best Affordable Sleeper Chairs and Ottomans That’ll Help Maximize Your Small SpaceDecorating
Because who doesn't love a multi-functional piece of furniture?
Arlyn Hernandez
May 15, 2025
10 Modern Recliners That Are Actually Easy on the Eyes
Shopping
Say goodbye to outdated recliners for good.
Sarah Lyon
Mar 6, 2024
The 10 Best Small Bedroom Chairs for Every SpaceDecorating
Including a small-space-friendly recliner.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Aug 30, 2023
15 Rattan Accent Chairs Sure to Bring a Casual, Cool Vibe to Your Living Space
Shopping
Elevate your space today.
Nancy Mitchell
Aug 12, 2023
We Tested (and Rated!) All the Chairs and Recliners at Raymour & Flanigan — Here Are the Best for Every Space and NeedHome Projects
Check out these stylish and comfy armchairs, accent chairs, and power recliners.
Nikol Slatinska
Jul 25, 2023
Here’s Why Your Living Room’s Best Accent Chair Belongs in Your BedroomDecorating
Make this decorating move. You won't be sorry!
Kelsie Schrader
Apr 6, 2023
This TikTok-Viral Sleeper Sofa Chair Is a Must-Have for Small Spaces (and It’s Only $210!)Decorating
It's like a recliner, but smarter.
Nic Dobija-Nootens
Mar 20, 2023
Parachute’s Sleek New Living Room Furniture Is a Minimalist’s Dream Come TrueDecorating
It's simply stunning.
Amy Gordon
Oct 13, 2022
These Are Most Searched Armchair Styles, According to One Study
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Everyone's favorite living room seat.
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 19, 2022
This Comfy Lounge Chair Is Washable, Stain Resistant, and Everything I Ever Dreamed OfLife
Customize it however you like!
Britt Franklin
Oct 19, 2021
Hang Out in Style with These 9 Chic Hanging ChairsHome Projects
Add a touch of boho flair to your home today.
Katie Holdefehr
Mar 26, 2021
Kendall Jenner’s Bedroom Chair Is a Cozy Accent
NEWS
It's perfect for waiting out the winter. Here's how to get the look.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 10, 2021
This Chaise Lounge is Designed Like a Zen Garden—and There’s Even a PondPlants & Yard
We could all use a little more zen.
Jessica Wang
Oct 25, 2020
Cozy at the Computer: Using Armchairs as Desk ChairsDecorating
It happened by accident but I am now using an old oversized armchair as my desk chair. Carpal tunnel experts and physical therapists may gasp in terror but so far I love doing work in this unconventional cocoon of comfort. I feel like I have upgraded to First Class. Meanwhile, in my old workspace (the TV room), my ergonomically correct black high-tech monster of a desk chair spins alone.
Catrin Morris
May 6, 2019
Before & After: A Pink to Poodle Chair MakeoverHome Projects
I love the story of this chair makeover, largely because it sounds a lot like my own DIY projects — an equal mix of inspiration, serendipity, and hundreds of staples…Back in mid-November Christine, of Bijou and Boheme, blogged about picking up these lovely-lined but shabby (and pink!) chairs, along with an inspiration photo of similar chairs covered in fur. Then Christine lived with the chairs while she decided what exactly she wanted to do with them.
Jason Loper
May 6, 2019
Before & After: Mekenzie’s DIY Version of the Versailles ChairHome Projects
Mekenzie was dreaming of the Restoration Hardware Versailles chair for her basement but at almost $2400 it was out of her price range. Like a true DIYer, Mekenzie decided to mock up her own version of the chair using this tiki chair as a base…The first step in Mekenzie’s makeover was applying a custom blended gray paint over the chair’s original finish.
Jason Loper
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Ainhoa’s Stenciled Upholstery IKEA ArmchairHome Projects
How do you add some personality to a plain Jane chair? If you’re like Ainhoa and can’t sew, try painting a pattern on it! The after has us practically buzzing:From Ainhoa: My aunt gave us an old accent chair she no longer had room for. My initial idea was to make a new cover out of a fun patterned fabric. The problem? I don’t really know how to sew, so I’d either have to learn, or ask someone for help. My next idea was to dye it.
Tara Bellucci
May 5, 2019
Before & After: Retro Chair Reaps Benefits of ReupholsteryHome Projects
Kaylei McGaw, Associate Editor at Lonny, inherited this ripped vinyl saucer chair from her Great Grandmother. Not wanting to get rid of it, she decided to hand it over to the talented folks at Chairloom. She picked fabric, they reupholstered it, and now the chair’s got another fifty years of life. See the transformation next…. Not only did baby get a new pair of shoes, she got a whole new wardrobe!
Dabney Frake
May 4, 2019
Before & After: A Frumpy to Fabulous Reupholstered Couch TranformationHome Projects
She saw the late 1960’s couch sitting there at the local thrift shop, covered in a yellow satin paisley flower patterned fabric which she immediately deemed “very not cool”. Yet something about the style spoke to her as “hella fabulous” (her words, not mine).
Gregory Han
May 4, 2019
Before & After: A Red Retro Chair EvolutionHome Projects
This red pod chair had seen better days, and Cathy of Retro Evolution Design knew she could give it some new life. The upholstery was old, dirty, and damaged. Not to mention the base, which was a little too tall, too heavy, and maybe a little bit ugly? Cathy recovered the chair in a sturdy linen tweed blend fabric. Her son fabricated a new “cats cradle” style wire rod base with angles that complement the chair above. Now all that’s missing is a custom ottoman to match!
Dabney Frake
May 4, 2019
Before & After: How Plycraft Met IKEA and Made a Great Chair BabyHome Projects
Sometimes, while thrifting and searching about you come across something amazing, and in perfect condition. This wasn’t one of those times. Kelly found this old Eames-style Plycraft chair whose leather was nasty, grime-covered, torn and faded.
Dabney Frake
May 4, 2019
Before & After: Pascale’s 2-in-1 DIY Sitting SpotHome Projects
Why only tackle one DIY project at a time, when you can tackle two that combine to create one sweet sitting vignette to spice up a corner of a room in your house? Pascale challenged himself to fix up this chair and stool, and the results are a complementary pair of stylish seats he can enjoy using and looking at. From Pascale: I finally had some free time, so I challenged myself to give these two a new look.
Adrienne Breaux
May 4, 2019
Before & After: From Cat Scratcher to Purrfect ChairHome Projects
This chair was spotted in the free section on Craigslist, and listed as the “Attack Cat Chair.” Apparently, the owner couldn’t bear junking it, and Cat (yep, that’s her name too) was happy to take it on as a project. Cat used discounted remnants to reupholster the 1961 chair. It was more complicated to work on than she expected (especially when it came to the tufted back and buttons) but she made it through!
Dabney Frake
May 4, 2019
Before & After: Beat Up Chair Finds Way Back to BeautyHome Projects
Tanya swiped this chair from a trash heap, shoved it in the back of her car, and and drove away without looking back. Over time, she grew sentimental about this “garbage chair,” and finally made the leap to reupholster it: The labor was $630 (which included repairs), new foam cost $50, and the velvet fabric was $250.
Dabney Frake
May 4, 2019
Before & After: A 1930s Accent Chair Gets a Patterned Pick-me-upHome Projects
Christina loves stumbling on old furniture gems and breathing new life into them. She found this chair with lots of potential on Craigslist, and knew its great shape was worthy of a makeover. She chose a punchy and patterned fabric to give it some personality! From Christina: Once I took it apart, I realized it had to be from the ‘30s or ‘40s based on the straw and horse hair stuffing.
Adrienne Breaux
May 4, 2019
Real Life Rescues: 10 DIY Ways to Update Your Vintage SeatingHome Projects
This is the weekend! Finally take that vintage/free/found/Craigslist chair, sofa or stool and pull out its potential! If you’ve been sitting on a DIY seating project because you just weren’t sure what to do with it, we’ve got 10 real-life examples of taking an old piece of furniture and adding a zing of personality. Perhaps one of these ideas will inspire your own makeover this weekend? Pictured above: 1.
Adrienne Breaux
May 4, 2019
Before & After: IKEA Club Chairs Get a Black & White Look for $40Home Projects
If you’re interested in knowing just how you can take a pair of chairs from IKEA and make them unmistakably your own, you’ll find lots of inspiration from Brynne’s project with these club chairs. From Brynne: After searching for the perfect, affordable club chairs for my living room for weeks, I stumbled across a secondhand pair of IKEA Klappsta chairs (no longer carried in store) on Craigslist.
Adrienne Breaux
May 4, 2019
Before & After: A Roadside Find Gets a New Woven LookHome Projects
Miranda found this shapely chair on the side of the road — and it looked like it. But, this piece had a great form, and with Miranda’s lovely DIY changes, is now on the road to being an awesome addition to a home! From Miranda: I am always so jealous when I hear about people finding gems on the side of the road. Finally the selvage gods smiled upon me and one of my neighbors put this baby on their curb!
Adrienne Breaux
May 4, 2019
Before & After: A Recliner Makes a Remarkable (& Quick) RecoveryHome Projects
Recliners don’t usually grab attention for their design, but after Claudia made some quick and easy changes to this one, a corner of her home is much cheerier! From Claudia: This recliner was so ugly, even my cat got depressed by it, so I couldn’t wait to give this chair a fresh update. It is my husband’s grandfather’s chair, so I kinda had to tread carefully.
Adrienne Breaux
May 4, 2019
Before & After: Upholstered Chair Gets Pottery Barn-Inspired MakeoverHome Projects
This floral patterned chair may not look classic, but with some Pottery Barn inspiration, Brittany was able to transform it into a stunning staple: From Brittany: Before reupholstering this armchair, I’d done a few smaller projects (think loose cushions and wood-framed side chairs), but this was my first time taking on a fully-upholstered piece. It was also my first time doing upholstery work for someone else.
Tara Bellucci
May 4, 2019
Before & After: Wingback Chair Gets a Wild Waverly PrintHome Projects
It took three years, but Misha finally worked up the courage to tackle reupholstering this $5 Craigslist chair. We’re so glad she did—check out the impressive after: From Misha: After weeks of scouring Craigslist, I found the perfect chair – it was in good condition, only a few minutes away, & cheap ($5)! Then I began the search for the perfect fabric. After weeks of online searches & trips to Jo-Ann, I finally decided on a medallion print in a purple colorway.
Tara Bellucci
May 4, 2019
Before & After: Family Chairs Get a Photo (Re)FinishHome Projects
Meghan got these chairs from her grandparents, and while they didn’t look like much, family photos revealed their vintage charm hidden under 80s upholstery. She decided to have their original style brought back, but with a twist. From Meghan: I inherited a pair of chairs from my grandparents when they were downsizing. The chairs were from the 1950s and I had several photos of my mother and Aunt crawling all over them when they were little.
Tara Bellucci
May 4, 2019
The Weird Story of How Recliners Became a Staple in American Living RoomsDecorating
Growing up, it never really felt like an official family party until my dad and uncle retired to the twin tan recliners in my grandparents’ living room after dinner, while my grandpa settled into his own rusty orange recliner on the opposite side of the room. Within minutes of sitting down and kicking up their feet, all three would be sound asleep. How they could sleep through the sounds of six shrieking children pretending to be wolves, I’ll never know. It must have been the chairs.
Bridget Mallon
May 3, 2019