I am just furnishing a small Victorian terraced house that I bought recently and can't afford everything at once but meanwhile really need a good, comfortable chair in which to relax. I don't want to buy just for the sake of getting 'something' but would like to add later. However, all comfortable armchairs/recliners look so old fashioned and boring. Can anyone suggest where I might find a contemporary looking armchair that would fit in with how I have decorated so far; Straw coloured walls; recess walls next to fireplace covered with a darker hessian (sp?) wooden cladding over the chimney brest; a black and chrome focal gas fire (one of those that is flueless and fits on the wall) quite eye catching! laminated floor board type floor. Modern lamps; that's about it so far ... Yes, the house is Victorian but somehow a modern and mellow decor matches my mood at his time in my life!
2006-11-03 06:11:34 · 5 answers · asked by Sophie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Have you seen the new lazy boy collection inspired by Todd Oldham. Cool and modern looking, great colors and comfy.
2006-11-03 06:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by corinasanc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Following a girlfriend's lead, I went to used shops, and eventually found a lazy boy that looks rather contemporary and stylish. I have bought very little brand new furniture, in spite of having a brand new house up the country.
I inherited my mum's house in a city and kept her old stuff. I am thinking of having it recovered because it will be much cheaper than new--another idea from a current lady interest.
The only downside of inheriting or buying old stuff is that it isn't necessarily what we really want example: the larder fridge isn't worth a jolly twonk's time! You don't know what problems your might have soon after acquisition!
2006-11-09 21:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son bought a brown leather reclining armchair from local classified for 40quid, very modern style and great condition.
2006-11-03 09:07:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that the Todd Oldham chairs are nice. Try these Lazy-Boy links below. One is for their recliners and the other for Todd Oldham.
2006-11-03 06:30:37 · answer #4 · answered by blueroan2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have 2 recliners that are wingbacks in the Chippendale style. When in the upright position, they don't even look like recliners.
I'll agree with you; most recliners are not made with style in mind, unless velour saddle bags are your style...
2006-11-03 08:31:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋