Fabric armchairs are comfortable, versatile, and can be easier to care for than materials such as velvet and leather. Plus, with a range of colours available, you can use your armchair as a cost-effective statement piece in your interior design.

When choosing the perfect fabric armchair for your room, there are a few factors to consider before you buy:

Size

It’s important to choose a chair that will fit in your space (read our Will It Fit? guide for help), but the size of your chair also affects how many people it can seat. Snuggle chairs can suit two people at once, while small fabric chairs are better suited to one person at a time.

Colour

A fabric armchair is a great way to strengthen your room’s colour scheme. Choose a shade that fits in with the rest of your design’s palette, or pick a contrasting colour to give your room a bold statement chair.

Comfort

While all of our fabric chairs are designed with comfort in mind, you may be looking for extra features to suit your preferences. Consider a reclining fabric chair for extra back support, or choose a fabric swivel chair for a seat that moves as you do.

Fabric chairs are a perfect match for soft furnishings – try adding contrasting cushions to your armchair for a pop of colour. Alternatively, match your fabric chair with a rug and a side table for a relaxing reading area.

Keep sharp objects away from your fabric chair to avoid damage to your cushioning, and mop up any spills immediately. For more advice, consult our fabric furniture care guide for in-depth details on keeping your fabric chair in the best condition possible.