Accent furniture can add a unique element to the style and functionality of your home, and there are nearly endless options for accent pieces. That means picking accents that truly enhance your home’s aesthetic can be full of excitement and fun.
Here is a tip to help you get started: when you want to elevate your home decor with accent furniture, look for pieces that match your style, fit the space you have available, and meet your needs for comfort and function.
Here is another tip: consider more than just pre-made accent pieces. Customized accent furniture can be created according to your exact requirements for style, space, and function—which means custom furnishings can be truly perfect pieces for elevating your home decor.
What Are the Different Kinds of Accent Furnishings?
In general, any piece of furniture could be considered an accent furnishing if it adds a unique element to the layout or design of a room, but there are a few common options you can choose from to get started.
Accent pieces are often smaller furnishings that add a simple touch to your home’s decor, like a wine bar, side table, or ottoman, but they can also be larger. A unique coffee table or even an accent chair could be the perfect piece for elevating the style of a room.
Coffee Tables & Side Tables
Small and medium-sized tables can be great options for larger rooms with extra open space, such as a living room or larger office. In particular, a coffee table or set of side tables can be excellent accent pieces that add style and functionality.
A unique design, local materials, and high-quality craftsmanship can help these pieces stand out as talking points in a room. You can also add extra functionality to these pieces with built-in storage and organization features like drawers and shelves.
Accent Chairs
Accent chairs can be great additions to many rooms, including living rooms, offices, and bedrooms. An accent chair can be stylish, but these pieces can also meet functional needs, such as when used for reading or resting in a child’s bedroom.
An accent chair will usually have a style that is significantly different from the rest of the decor in a room. Consider pieces with a unique size, shape, design, or style—such as the features of an angled swivel chair or a chair with a high back.
Ottomans
Ottomans are versatile accent pieces that can add comfort and functionality to many rooms, including living rooms, offices, and bedrooms.
Because ottomans are often smaller than other pieces, they can be great accent pieces that complement other furniture, rather than stand out, but they can also be large, central focal points in big living rooms.
Custom Accent Pieces
When you choose custom furniture, the options for accents include a wide variety of unique choices, such as:
- A wine bar
- A matching fireplace console & TV centre
- An entryway bench
- A unique kitchen table
- Matching accent chairs
Custom pieces can also be created based on the unique size of your living space, your needs for storage and durability, and your design preferences—so that you can get the perfect piece for your needs.
How Do You Pick the Right Accents for a Home?
Because no 2 homes in Calgary are identical, picking the right accents often starts with careful consideration of your needs, including your available space, the functionality you need from your furnishings, and your personal style.
Think About Space
Your accents should complement your decor without causing clutter. The size of your accents, the size of your living space, and the size of your existing furnishings are all important details to consider.
It is also important to recognize that space is not just a limiting factor—in fact, it is an element of design that you can play with. In a smaller room without much other decor, it might make more sense to choose a slightly bigger piece if you want it to be a major focal point. Likewise, in a room with several larger furnishings, 1 or 2 smaller accent pieces might be the perfect simple touch for elevating your decor.
Think About Function
Accents can go beyond style with features like built-in storage. Ottomans, coffee tables, and end tables are all great candidates for accent pieces that can offer additional storage.
You should also think about how durable your accent pieces need to be and choose materials that meet your needs. Your considerations for material might include everything from choosing furniture that goes with dark floors to choosing the best upholstery fabric for your needs.
Think About Style
An accent piece should complement your decor, but it should also be something you like looking at. Heirloom quality accent furnishings with eye-catching designs, interesting features, and sturdy, quality construction can be cherished pieces that last generations.
Where Can You Find the Perfect Accent Furniture?
At Birchwood Furniture, we love helping Calgarians get unique accent pieces that tell a story. We work with local materials and furniture makers to create pieces that fit the unique needs of specific homes—and we would love to do the same for yours. Visit our showroom to discover exciting accent pieces and explore your options for custom accent furnishings.
