Chauffeuses, the living room with variable geometry
The chaise longue offers a host of possibilities. It allows you to modulate the seating in your living room as you wish, to obtain an original and completely personalized result, while adding a real decorative touch to the room.
The origins of the chauffeuse
Appearing in the Regency period, this small upholstered low chair, without armrests, was placed near a fireplace, stove or oven. Its low seat and high back made it the ideal seat for warming up, hence the name "chauffeuse"!
While many of us have fond memories of our grandmothers' vintage armchairs, today's chaise longue has been transformed into a real armchair that can be adorned with all the elements of today's decor.
The "new generation" heater
Warmers can always be used individually, as a complement to a sofa for example, but it's when juxtaposed that they really come into their own. Many furniture stores, such as Mobilier de France , have created original collections comprising numerous independent modules: seat with backrest, meridienne, chaise longue, pouffe and matching corner units that can be arranged to suit the volume of your living space.
With its BYBLOS and SAFRAN models, this brand offers innovations such as mobile backrest systems that can be moved forwards or backwards depending on the comfort required, or electric footrests to extend legs. The SPACER can even be made on legs or a covered base: more than a decorative detail, it's a real advantage that raises the seat of these low seats by a few centimeters.
When it comes to style, nothing is set in stone, since a range of heaters allows you to multiply combinations and colors: linen, cotton, velvet or leather, patterned or plain, all boldness is now possible.
Ideas for creating a modular living room
To create a personalized space, start by considering the room’s size and layout so you can visualize the various pieces you’d like to include. In large rooms, a U-shaped seating arrangement can comfortably accommodate many guests in a welcoming setting. A setup featuring a panoramic corner sofa can be an attractive option in a corner of the room. Next, you can focus on choosing upholstery, mixing different colors and textures to achieve a truly original and unique look. It’s best to consult a furniture customization professional who can advise you on the combinations that work best together. Mobilier de France stores allow you to test different layouts using their3D configurator and even visualize them in your own home through augmented reality.
Complement heaters with evolving decorative elements
Today, there are numerous solutions for modulating the space around your living room and creating a personalized ambience.
In addition to the traditional nesting tables, some coffee tables can offer very useful functions, such as movable tops, or even transform themselves into occasional seating.
This trend is also taking hold on our walls, with the appearance of frames and mirrors that can be placed side by side. Evolving designer bookcases like MONDRIAN become both a storage unit and a purely decorative product. As for lighting fixtures, today's pendants play with the shapes of pendants placed at different heights. In colored or multi-faceted glass, they create warm, subdued lighting.
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