The chair that suits your bedroom depends on the floor you can spare, because the options below range from an armless chair that tucks into a narrow corner to a chaise that needs more room than any other piece on the list.
Bean bag and papasan styles fall in the middle, running from a compact seat to a wide circle of floor.
1. Armless Chairs
A chair without arms takes up less visual space than a wingback or club chair, so it suits a bedroom corner where width is short. A curved back does the work arms usually do, cradling you without adding bulk.
I would pick this over an armchair for a small room. Armless chairs give up a spot to rest a book or a mug, so park a side table within arm’s reach.
2. Corduroy, Chenille
Corduroy and chenille are the fabrics I reach for when a chair has to feel soft the second you sit down.
The ridges of corduroy catch light and add texture without pattern, and a deep green like this one stands out against a white wall.
Thick seat cushions matter as much as the fabric, since a thin pad flattens fast. Chenille is the smoother choice if you dislike the ribbed look.
3. Deep-seated Chairs Near Good Lighting
A deep seat lets you pull your legs up and stay a while, and that works best beside a window where daylight reaches a book. A slouchy bean bag style chair like this one fits the idea well.
Set it next to the brightest window and add a few pillows for back support. If the spot gets dark at night, a small lamp within reach keeps it useful after sunset.
4. Visual Appeal
A papasan-style chair with a tufted grey cushion gives a bedroom corner a focal point of its own. Warm lamplight on the seat and a framed print above it make the corner look finished rather than left over.
Plan the corner as a group: chair, a floor lamp and something on the wall. I like soft, warm bulbs here, since harsh light flattens the tufting.
5. Muted Colors and Soft Textures
The looped texture gives the eye something to rest on, so the chair doesn’t read as flat.
A plant, one piece of art, and pale walls are plenty; anything louder pulls attention from the chair. Light fabric shows dirt more easily, so I would check how it cleans before buying.
6. Chairs That Can Accommodate Pets
A chair with an opening at the bottom gives a small dog its own cave under your seat. Brown textured fabric like this hides a bit of fur and wear better than a pale solid weave.
If you share a bedroom with a pet, choose a chair whose cutout is big enough for your animal to turn around in. A removable cushion inside makes cleaning easier.
7. Upholstered Chaise Lounge
A high back gives a chaise real seat support, where a low one reads as a daybed. Navy fabric on tapered wooden legs reads formal, and the legs show floor underneath, which keeps a long piece from looking heavy.
I would measure the length before ordering, since a chaise needs more room than any chair on this list. Leave a clear path to the bed and the closet door.
The seat is wide and you end up leaning all the way back on the chair instead of sitting upright, so it has a lounge feel, perfect for bedroom furniture.
8. Textured Bean Bag Lounge Chair
Cream bean bag fabric with a nubby weave looks softer than a smooth cover, and it hides small wrinkles when the bag slumps. A throw over one side adds color without a second piece of furniture.
A bag chair has no frame to brace it, so tuck it into a corner where 2 walls work as a backrest. Keep a floor lamp close for reading.
Cream shows dirt, so pick a cover that comes off.
9. Round Pleated Papasan Chair
Oversized and round, a pleated papasan holds a crowd of pillows and a blanket without looking messy. I like it best in cream, beside a bookshelf, where it stays quiet against white.
Pile the pillows on one side so you can lean into them and curl up. The bowl shape takes up a wide circle of floor, so leave room around it, especially if a window or shelf needs reaching.
10. Chair with Matching Ottoman
An ottoman turns a lounge chair into a place to stretch out, which is why I pick a matched pair over a chair alone. White textured fabric on both pieces looks like one set and keeps the corner calm.
Put the pair in front of a bookshelf, where the books are in reach.
Choose an ottoman that is the same height as the seat, or slightly lower, so your legs rest level. It can slide aside when you need floor space.
11. Curved Wood Frame Lounge Chair
A curved bentwood frame gives the chair a mid-century outline that stays light even in dark polished brown. Patterned upholstery on the cushions brings in color without adding bulk.
Because the wood is exposed, I would sit in the chair before buying and check that the cushion is thick enough to support you for a long read.
A rug underneath, like the one here, protects the floor and keeps the legs from sliding.
Choosing the Right Size
Start with a tape measure and mark the corner on the floor with painter’s tape. Measure wall to wall, then note where a door swings, where a window sits and what already stands nearby.
A lounge chair should fill about 2/3 of the open corner at most, so the rest of the floor stays free. Leave at least 24 inches of clearance around it, and the same between the chair and the bed.
A chair that fills the whole corner crowds the room. One that is too small looks lost, so aim for a middle size.
Measure the chair’s full depth with the footrest or ottoman out, then add the floor space you need to sit down and get back up.
A chair that needs room to swing or recline will cause more trouble than its footprint ever does, especially in a tiny bedroom.
Lounge chair seats usually sit 15–18 inches off the floor, while most mattress tops land at 25 inches or higher, so the chair will always sit lower than the bed.
Functional Uses
Decide the chair’s main job before you shop, because that job sets the shape.
For reading, you want good back support and a seat deep enough to settle into.
If the chair is for pulling on shoes, choose a firm seat that’s easy to push up from, and put it close to the closet or at the foot of the bed.
If it will serve as extra seating for a guest or a partner, choose something you would be comfortable sitting in for an hour.
One chair rarely does all three well. I would pick the use you expect daily and let the others come second.
Traffic Flow
Walk the room the way you do on a normal morning, from the bed to the door, the closet and the dresser. If the chair makes you turn sideways at any point, it is in the wrong spot.
Keep about 24 inches clear between the chair and the bed, and leave enough room to open wardrobe doors and pull out drawers fully. Door swings count too, so open each door all the way before you settle on the placement.
If the chair blocks a path, shift it to another corner or choose a smaller one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it okay to have a chair in your bedroom?
Yes, a chair gives you a second seat for reading or lacing up shoes, and it can make a bare corner look finished.
Leave roughly 24 inches of walking room between the chair and the bed. Open every door and drawer fully before settling on a spot.
What lounge chairs work best in bedroom corners?
Compact armless chairs, swivel chairs and small accent chairs fit corners best. An armless chair takes up less visual space, and a curved back cradles you the way arms would.
What are the best chairs for reading?
Pick a chair with good back support and a seat deep enough to settle into, then place it beside the brightest window.
With a deep seat you can tuck your legs up, and a couple of pillows take care of your lower back. Add a small lamp within reach so the spot still works after dark.
What is a lounge chair?
A lounge chair is a relaxed, comfortable seat built for sitting back and staying a while, rather than for upright perching.
In a bedroom it works as an extra seat for reading, pulling on shoes or winding down at night. Armless, low-profile or one-person-sized shapes usually suit the room better than a wide wingback.
What fabric is best for a bedroom lounge chair?
Corduroy and chenille are my top picks, since both feel soft the moment you sit down.
