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Decorating Ideas for a Leather Chaise Corbusier Lounge

While you may think of a chaise lounge as an opulent, old-fashioned item of furniture, its design was completely revamped in 1928 when French architect Le Corbusier reinterpreted the chaise lounge and gave it a thoroughly modern look. Made of leather, you can purchase reproductions of Le Corbusier's chaise lounge from a variety of manufacturers. However, it may be a challenge to figure out how to incorporate the chaise in with the rest of your decor. Fortunately, there are several ways to decorate with a Le Corbusier chaise lounge, so you can find the right fit for your personal style.
  1. Take a Minimalist Approach

    • Because a Le Corbusier leather chaise lounge has a sleek, modern appearance, placing it in a room with a minimalist design creates a striking look. Go with plain white walls, and leave the wood floor with a light stain. Keep other furniture items to a minimum, including only a sofa, armchair and coffee table that have a contemporary look. Select one signature piece of modern art to hang over the mantle or behind the sofa and limit other accessories to essentials, such as a lamp. This kind of minimalist approach allows the few items that you do include in the room's design to truly shine, so your Le Corbusier chaise lounge becomes a focal point in the room and make a bold statement.

    Mix Styles

    • While a Le Corbusier leather chaise lounge has a distinctly modern appearance, you aren't locked in to a contemporary room design. Mixing décor styles creates an interesting, layered look for a space and allows you to showcase several different statement pieces. For example, in a bedroom, you might pair your Le Corbusier chaise lounge with a classic four-poster bed. In a family room, set it front of a traditional fireplace mantle alongside an overstuffed sofa, and anchor the area with an Oriental rug. If the other items have clean, classic lines, you can mix virtually any style of furniture with your chaise and end up with a cohesive look for your room.

    Unexpected Placement

    • While a living room or bedroom may seem like the natural place for a Le Corbusier chaise lounge, finding an unexpected place for it in your home is another way to showcase its unique design. Consider adding it to a lackluster dining room for a jolt of modern flair. If your bathroom features a separate area for the vanity, place the chaise there to add a feeling of contemporary luxury. Think creatively and you'll find an ideal spot in your home to show off your Le Corbusier chaise lounge.

    Accessorize

    • While a Le Corbusier leather chaise lounge provides an attractive look on its own, you can dress it up to add color and texture to your room. Toss a cashmere throw across the end of the chaise for a casual but elegant look. If you prefer a more whimsical look, add a patterned pillow. An animal print is fun option, but you can go with paisley for a more sophisticated design as well. However, don't go accessory crazy or you'll take away from the chaise's clean, simple design.