The armchair in a guest room is where guests read, work, put their shoes on or wait. It’s also a strong decorative element: it sets the tone of the room in booking photos. Here’s how to choose one.
Three uses, three types of armchair
| Type | Use | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dining armchair | Working at the desk, eating in the room | Standard rooms, desk |
| Compact armchair | Sitting down, reading, putting things down | Standard rooms |
| Lounge chair | Relaxing, reading for longer | Superior rooms, suites |
In a room where space is tight, a single dining armchair at the desk can do several jobs. In a suite, a seating area with a lounge chair and pouffe changes how the room feels.
See our armchairs and lounge chairs and our dining armchairs.
The space available
- Width: a compact armchair is under 75 cm wide; a lounge chair 75 to 90 cm.
- Depth: allow the depth of the armchair plus 50 cm of clearance in front.
- Circulation: the armchair mustn’t block access to the window, the wardrobe or the bathroom.
Draw a scale plan before you choose: an armchair that’s too big makes the room feel cluttered.
Comfort
- A firm seat in high-density foam keeps its shape despite repeated use.
- Armrests help guests get up, a real plus for older guests.
- A seat height of around 42 to 46 cm suits most uses.
- For a lounge chair, a lower, deeper seat invites relaxation.
The base
Wooden legs, metal legs, swivel pedestal: our product pages show every available base as thumbnails. A swivel pedestal is handy at the desk; four wooden legs bring warmth to a seating area.
Fabric and colour
The armchair is often the splash of colour in the room. Choose:
- a contract fabric, velvet or faux leather that’s hard-wearing and easy to clean;
- a suitable fire rating if your property is a building open to the public;
- a colour that goes with the headboard and curtains.
All our seating can be upholstered in a fabric from our contract collection, which also covers headboards and bed bases: the whole room matches in one go.
The pouffe, the armchair’s ally
A pouffe in front of a lounge chair serves as a footstool, extra seating or, with a tray, a coffee table. Several of our pouffes match our armchairs.
Catalogue or custom armchair?
Our armchairs cover most needs, with a wide choice of bases and fabrics. For a particular shape or size, our design office also makes custom furniture, manufactured and delivered within 4 to 6 weeks.
In short
- A dining armchair at the desk, a compact or lounge chair depending on the floor space.
- High-density foam and armrests.
- A fire-rated contract fabric that matches the room.
Lead time: 4 to 6 weeks. Send us your room plans and we’ll recommend the model and size.
