Curved chair scale: Proportion guidelines for small spaces
Curved chair scale: Proportion guidelines for small spaces
Most curved chairs look smaller in the showroom, and you walk past them thinking they fit. Then they arrive at your 3-room flat and block the corridor. A standard accent chair width sits around 70cm, but the curve adds another 15cm to the depth. You need clearance for the sofa bed or the coffee table, and you should leave 60cm clearance on the exit side and 30cm on the other sides to ensure movement. Keep the walkway clear.
Visual weight matters more than actual dimensions. A velvet curve feels heavier than a wire frame, even if the footprint is identical. Humidity, that one really warps the cushion shape over time. If you pick a deep seat, you got to ensure the backrest doesn't hit the wall. Measuring tape doesn't lie. You measure the wall first, then the chair. Got space or not? Check the lift door too — lift entry often 80cm to 90cm and smaller in older blocks, and you cannot force a wide curve through a 90cm opening without damaging the frame. Bring the chair home, then move it lah.
Go for a low-profile curve if the room is tight. High backs make ceilings feel lower, and that is bad news for HDBs. I recommend the shallow curved armchair for resale units. You can ignore this advice only if you have a landed property with a high ceiling where you can afford the drama without making the room feel cramped. Otherwise, keep it simple. Buy one that fits the scale first, the style comes later.
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