An accent chair with personality is one of my favourite living room staging furniture pieces. If you’re listing a vacant property, it’s a no-brainer that staging furniture rental should include a great accent chair. But renting an accent chair for staging can also be a great way to create impact in a furnished listing.
 

This colourful photo on Pinterest inspired me to write about the power of accent chairs in staging a property to sell. After all, people can get a little hesitant about using bold furniture. Here are three ways to use accent chairs to your advantage in living room staging:

Pattern, Colour, Personality:

Keeping walls and larger furniture pieces fairly neutral and unobtrusive works well in staging. But you don’t want your staged listing to be void of any personality. The accent chair is a perfect way to add a pop of colour, pattern, and personality which can be further reinforced through staging accessories.
 

Traffic Flow:

Accent chairs can help to visually separate a larger, open concept space by creating a barrier which also serves to direct traffic flow (and show more seating area without making the room feel small). It’s a great way to create an experience for the potential buyer as they walk through the space.

Focal point:

It may be unconscious, but when you see a chair facing in a certain direction, you are drawn to look in that direction. Maybe it’s curiosity. Use an accent chair to encourage potential buyers to notice the focal point you are highlighting if they were to sit in that chair.
 

An accent chair can be a great tool in living room staging and is a perfect choice for your next staging furniture rental. Give one a try.
 

For more inspiration and home staging tips, take a look at Set Your Stage on Pinterest.