Decorating Ideas Using Wing Back Chairs

Arrangement

• How you arrange these chairs is important to the room's design. If you have only one wing-back chair to decorate with, place it in a corner of a room or caddy-corner to a larger piece of furniture, such as a sofa or settee. You can define this chair as a reading chair or make it part of a larger conversation area. If you have multiple wing-back chairs to arrange, use symmetry to place them to balance the space.

Upholstery

• The upholstery of the wing-back chair is the best way to decorate these pieces. The upholstery fabric you choose should be consistent with the style of decor. For example, in a traditional home, you may choose fabric with stripes or a damask print. If you decorate with shabby chic or French cottage style, use floral or toile prints for the upholstery fabric. To make these traditional pieces look more contemporary, use graphic prints with oversized repeating patterns.

Delineating Spaces

• Wing-back chairs can be used to delineate areas in the room. For example, in a bedroom, you could use one of these chairs to stage a reading area, complete with a side table and small lamp. An ottoman will allow the reader to put her feet up and relax in this space. If using a wing-back chair in an office, it will create a space for the user to sit comfortably while conducting business or performing administrative tasks that is separate from a desk and traditional office chair.

Accents

• Complement an ordinary wing-back chair with some do-it-yourself accents. For example, add a decorative trim to the chair by hot gluing contrasting piping around the frame of the chair for a more interesting look. For decorative accents that will not permanently affect the chair, cover the piece in a throw blanket that complements the room's decor, or cover with small, decorative pillows that coordinate with the decorating motif.