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Figuring out a smart layout for a small living room can be quite a headache. Without some smart tricks and cleverly-designed furniture, the space you’re meant to relax and unwind in can quickly begin to feel cramped and cluttered. Enter: the swivel chair. This style has seen a huge resurgence recently, which is great news for small-space dwellers for a few reasons.
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First, many swivel chairs are armless, making them ideal for the flow of people and pets around a living room. Second, being able to swivel around to look at something in another part of the room — like a guest, a TV, etc. — without having to move the position of your chair and block something else is a huge plus. Lastly, swivel chairs usually have a compact footprint, which is a no-brainer in tight spaces, as it allows you to fit more into your living room without feeling chaotic. Convinced yet? Here are a few on the market right now if you’re ready to swivel into your new seating!
A smart thing to do when you’re shopping for a small living room is to check out pieces of furniture that aren’t necessarily made for living rooms. This dining chair, for example, is wonderfully compact and would look great as an accent chair across from a sofa or in a little reading nook. The luxe linen upholstery is pretty swoon-worthy, and it’s also a performance fabric for those worried about stains and spills. When you’re only buying one chair (versus a bunch to surround a dining table), the splurgey price point won’t hurt your wallet as much, either.
Buy: Kira Swivel Dining Chair, $649.00 from Arhaus
Rattan Nikita Swivel Chair
Are you a fan of rattan? If so, you’re in luck: This woven swivel chair will add texture to any living room and comes with a cushion for added comfort. Pop a throw pillow on top for extra coziness.
Buy: Rattan Nikita Swivel Chair, $499.99 from World Market
Alphanso Tufted Swivel Barrel Chair
If you want something that brings a little glam into your home, this peacock blue velvet barrel chair is for you. It’s also very slim, so if you’re extra tight on space, it won’t take up too much valuable real estate in your living room.
Amaia Printed Swivel Chair
This statement swivel would look gorgeous in a room full of neutrals. If you’re a master pattern-mixer though, try going big and bold by adding it to a maximalist room already brimming with color.
Buy: Amaia Printed Swivel Chair, $749, from Urban Outfitters
Pasadena Swivel Accent Chair
At $300, this swivel chair is a great deal that won’t break the bank. Thanks to its velvet beige upholstery, it would work well in lots of different styles of living rooms.
Buy: Pasadena Swivel Accent Chair, $300.00 from Target
Roar & Rabbit Pleated Swivel Chair
With a slimmer profile and almost 100 fabric options to choose from, this adorable swivel chair is the perfect small-space solution for those who want something semi-custom. Just keep in mind that it may take a bit to get it since they’re made to order.