How to Decorate with Barcalounger Products

American architect Louis Sullivan coined the phrase "form follows function" in 1896, a concept that many architects and furniture designers alike have tried to stick to ever since. The humble Barcalounger, though maligned by designers in the past for its overstuffed recliners, epitomizes form following function. The company has redesigned its chairs recently to reflect modern tastes, so you can have the best of good looks and comfort.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Measuring tape
• Pencil and paper

1. Decide the Barcalounger's main purpose in your home, which will help you determine which Barcalounger you need. A room that lacks an occasional-use chair needs a different chair than a room where people will sit for hours watching movies.

2. Write down the measurements of the space available for the chair. Refer to the numbers while shopping; if shopping online, the chairs' measurements are listed. If you visit a store, take the measuring tape with you in case the measurements are not readily available.

3. Select a Barcalounger. The new lines range from classic wing chairs to sleeker versions of old-fashioned leather recliners. Weathered-looking leather club chairs are another option. The company also manufactures sectionals for family rooms as well as home theater seating.

4. Choose a fabric or leather for your seating that best matches the rest of your decor. Barcalounger now offers leathers in four different grades and in dozens of colors including brick red, ivory, white, chocolate brown, forest green, deep purple and bright green. Some models offer dozens of fabric choices. An upgraded Serta cushion also could be available for your chair.

References

• Barcalounger
• arcaLounger Recliners: World Famous Comfort, Quality and Value