Bargain accent chairs: Best buys for £150 or under
Looking to round out your living room with an accent chair, but on a budget? A statement chair makes the perfect finishing touch to a carefully curated decor scheme, but it doesn’t have to cost the earth. Good Homes magazine picks out the best bargain accent chairs (or dare we say, cheap armchairs!) for your home…
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1. Best overall value: Turio armchair, B&Q
If you’re looking for a cheap armchair, but don’t want to sacrifice designer looks, B&Q has just unveiled the answer. Its Turio armchair comes in a velvet-effect fabric in a range of four colours – stone grey, forest green, burnt orange and deep blue – and is priced at just £98. Buy the Turio armchair for £98 from B&Q.
2. Best value for classic style: Remsta armchair, IKEA
IKEA is always a reliable go-to for great value homewares. The Scandi-style flatpack superstore has plenty of cheap accent chairs to choose from, but the Good Homes pick of the bunch for style and value is the Remsta. It’s classic button back and low-rise wings lend it a heritage-style chic that looks more expensive than it is, starting from just £150. It’s available in grey, beige and a British Racing green velvet effect. Buy the Remsta armchair, from £150, from IKEA.
3. Cheapest velvet chair: Loft studio chair, B&M
This beautiful velvet dining chair would work just as well as a stand-alone accent chair. B&M is known for its bargains, and this Loft Studio velvet dining chair is an amazing buy at just £65. It features a velvet exterior, with harlequin design back, and four copper-look legs. Find out more, and look for your nearest stockist, at bmstores.co.uk.
4. Best for retro style: Butterfly chair from Homescapes
Fans of retro or Mid-century modern styling will love this leather butterfly chair. Available in a range of shades, from dark brown to tan and even brown and cream cowhide, the sling chair with hairpin legs is inspired by the iconic BKF Hardoy chair. It’s handcrafted by skilled artisans from genuine real leather and supported by a steel metal frame. Buy the Butterfly Chair for £119.99 from Homescapes.
5. Best for smaller spaces: Habitat Celine chair, Argos
With its gentle round edges, high reclined back and foam-filled seat cushion, the Celine chair by Habitat is an inviting accent chair with a very reasonable price tag. The elegant design is finished with brass metal legs, which make it ideal for smaller spaces and give it a contemporary look. It’s upholstered in durable polyester velvet. Available in navy, teal and dark grey, this one is priced £143-£156. Buy the Habitat Celine chair from Argos.