16 Bedroom Chair Ideas For Small Spaces

Small bedrooms deserve big comfort. Your bedroom is not only where you sleep any more. It might also be where you work, game, watch TV, get dressed and reset.

In this article

1. Keep It Natural With Open Weave Chairs

2. Pick Slim Modern Chairs With Light Legs

3. Add Soft Boucle for a Cosy Reading Spot

4. Go for a Chair and Footstool Set So You Can Put Your Feet Up

5. Bring In Natural Texture With Cotton Weave

6. Try Faux Leather for an Easy to Clean Lounge Feel

7. Use Velvet for Soft Colour in a Dark Corner

8. Make a Feature With a Curved Sculptural Chair

9. Use a Swivel Chair for Work, Gaming and TV in One Spot

10. Choose Chenille if You Want Warm Colour

11. Keep It Clean With a Small Black Accent Chair

12. Add a Stool for Getting Ready and Everyday Tasks

13. Add a Pouffe for Feet up Comfort and Extra Seating

14. Try a Fold Out Lounge Seat That Can Become a Guest Bed

15. Use a Supportive Height Adjustable Desk Chair

16. Create a Chill Zone With a Beanbag Style Seat

The right bedroom chair gives you somewhere to sit that's not the bed. That sounds simple, but it’s important. It helps you switch off work mode without having to lie under the duvet at 6pm. It gives you a place to put your feet up and breathe. It lets you read or scroll or do skincare in peace. It can even become a mini lounge area for films and consoles.

A small bedroom chair can also protect good sleep. Your bed goes back to being for rest. Your chair becomes the daytime seat. That tiny boundary can make the room feel calmer and more “yours”.

There’s a space benefit too. The right piece can zone a corner and make it feel like a reading nook, or a gaming spot, or a makeup station, without needing a full extra room. It can hold tomorrow’s clothes. It can catch your bag. It can act like a quiet landing pad after a long day.

Getting that comfort in a tight room is about shape, height and footprint. You want chairs with slim legs or open frames so the floor still looks clear. You want fabric that feels soft on bare skin. You want a seat that actually fits how you live. For some people that's a cushioned accent chair. For others it's a swivel chair they can use for work and for play. For others it's a pouffe and footstool set for that “feet up, do not bother me” moment.

With all that in mind, here are our 16 small bedroom chair ideas. Most of these come from our range of accent chairs, stools and pouffes. We’ve also included a couple of clever extra ideas to cover your real life needs, like gaming and guests.

16 Bedroom Chair Ideas for Small Spaces

1. Keep It Natural With Open Weave Accents

A chair does not have to look heavy to feel supportive. Woven seats in rope or cord look light and easy on the eye. They keep the room feeling open.

The Tribeca House Weave Accent Chair is a good example. It has a slim wooden frame and a supportive woven back and seat. It suits calm, modern bedrooms and relaxed Scandi style rooms. It also works well in a corner near a window, because it will not block light.

You can also look at the Eden Oak and Rope Accent Chair. It has an oak frame with neat rope wrap detail on the seat and back. The open arms and open back mean your eye can see past it. That helps a small bedroom look less crowded. Try matching the wood tone to your bedside table or console table so the space feels pulled together, not random.

An open weave chair feels casual and breathable. It's nice for morning coffee, reading or skincare. It gives you a quiet place to sit that's not on the bed, even if the room is tight.

2. Choose Slim Line Modern Seats

When floor area is precious, every leg and curve matters. Look for chairs that sit on slim metal legs and have clean lines. You want comfort, but you do not want a big padded block that swallows the room.

The Oliver Accent Chair is a good small bedroom chair for this. It has a gentle curve at the back and slim powder coated legs. You still get back support. You still get a proper sit. You avoid the bulk of traditional armchairs.

This type of chair slides in beside a wardrobe or next to a chest of drawers. It also sits well near a low media unit if you keep a TV or console in your bedroom. The look is neat and grown up. It feels like part of the room, not like an extra thing jammed in. You get a “sit here for a minute” spot without blocking door swing or drawer fronts.

3. Wrap Yourself In Bouclé Texture

Small bedrooms still deserve cosy. Bouclé fabric gives you that soft, nubby, curl up and exhale feeling. it's warm to the touch. It also looks designer without trying too hard.

The Anaise Bouclé Accent Chair is an inviting choice for a bedroom reading chair. It has a wrap around back, a compact footprint and a soft bouclé seat. It's the kind of chair you sink into with a book at night. It also makes skincare or scrolling feel like a little ritual, not like you're perching on the edge of the bed.

For an even softer mood, look at the Santorini Bouclé Accent Chair. It comes in a light tone that brightens darker corners. Its rounded shape feels calm and cocooning.

Bouclé fabric chairs help a bedroom feel warm and safe. It breaks up sharp wardrobe lines and screen edges. It also pairs easily with cotton bedding and linen curtains. So you get softness without visual noise.

4. Go For A Chair And Footstool Set

Sometimes you want full “feet up” comfort. You want that “I am done for the day” sit. You want to stretch your legs and watch something in peace.

The Harriet Curved Accent Chair and Footstool gives you that moment in a small footprint. You get a comfy curved chair plus a padded footstool that matches. Put your feet up and let your back relax. Use the stool as spare seating for a guest. Slide it under a dressing table when you're tight on floor space.

You can get this set in calm cream, deep anthracite or a soft grey green. These colours work with most bedrooms, whether you have pale wood, dark metal or light painted furniture.

A footstool is not only about comfort. Resting your feet on something helps take pressure off your lower back. It can also help your legs feel less tense after a long day at a desk. You get comfort, and you protect your posture at the same time.

5. Add Natural Warmth With Cotton Weave

If you love a laid back, natural look, try a cotton weave seat. The Roma Cotton Weave Accent Chair has a woven cotton back and seat on a simple wooden frame. The pale fabric helps lift dim corners. The texture looks hand finished and relaxed.

This style fits a neutral or boho bedroom. It looks great next to rattan baskets, jute rugs, or a woven bedside lamp. It also fits well in rooms where you want calm, not colour. It warms up the room without feeling heavy. It gives you a soft place to sit that still feels light and fresh.

6. Try Faux Leather For A Low Profile Lounge Feel

Not every bedroom chair has to look fluffy. A faux leather accent chair gives a more tailored mood. It also wipes clean. That's handy if you eat a snack or drink tea while you watch something on your TV or laptop.

The Hoxton Faux Leather Accent Chair sits low, with a sleek metal base. It does not take up much visual space. The warm brown seat adds depth and a slight retro feel.

It's great in a bedroom that doubles as a mini living room. It gives you a “night in” seat for gaming or shows. It also looks smart on camera if you make calls from your bedroom.

7. Bring In Velvet For Soft Colour

bedroom. It also feels soft and luxe when you sit down in pyjamas at the end of the day.

The Pimlico Velvet Accent Chair comes in beige or sage green. Beige blends in with neutral bedding. Sage green gives a calm hint of colour without shouting. Both versions sit on slim legs so the floor still shows. That's what keeps the room feeling open.

Velvet makes the room feel considered and finished. It also turns a dull corner into a place you actually want to sit.

8. Make A Feature With Sculptural Curves

A curved accent chair can act like a focal point. The Georgia Curved Accent Chair is a good example. It has a rounded back and a smooth seat that almost hugs you. It comes in cream or anthracite. It looks high end, but it's still compact.

Put this chair near a corner window or a dressing table. That awkward corner now becomes “the nice corner”, not “the dead corner”.

Curves can soften boxy rooms. Most small bedrooms are full of straight edges and tall rectangles. A sculptural chair breaks that up and makes the room feel more balanced.

9. Swivel For Flexibility

A swivel chair is clever in a small bedroom. You can sit in one place and turn to face what you need. Desk. TV. Console. Mirror. Window. You do not have to drag the chair across the floor each time.

The Florence Bouclé Swivel Accent Chair is a compact swivel seat in a soft buff tone. It feels plush and inviting. The round base keeps the footprint neat. You can spin to face your dressing table in the morning. Later you can turn back toward your screen to watch a film. All without scraping legs and waking anyone up.

This is ideal if your bedroom is also your work setup or gaming setup. You can move between “work mode” and “relax mode” just by turning the chair. You also protect the floor because you're not dragging furniture around.

11. Use Chenille For A Hit Of Warm Colour

A bedroom chair does not have to hide. It can set the tone. The Roma Chenille Accent Chair in rich rust is a great way to bring in warmth. Chenille fabric feels soft and touchable. The colour adds depth and mood.

This kind of accent chair ties in well with warm woods, tan faux leather and artwork in earthy tones. It's a nice way to break up an all beige or all grey room.

It makes the room feel more personal. It also looks nice on camera if you take video calls in your bedroom and want a bit of style in the background.

11. Keep It Clean With Monochrome

If you like black and white interiors, a small black accent chair can help ground the room. The Chloe Bouclé Accent Chair has plush black upholstery and smooth, sculpted lines. it's compact, so it will not swamp a tight layout.

This style suits a modern bedroom with metal touches, dark lamps and graphic prints. It also works well if you have a TV or monitor in the room and want the rest of the space to feel sleek and coordinated.

It gives you an “I planned this” look. You get a seat for reading or gaming. You also keep your colour story strong and simple.

12. Bring In A Stool For Everyday Tasks

A stool is the quiet hero in a small bedroom. Use it as a dressing stool at the mirror. Use it beside the bed as a little table. Slide it under a console table when you want the floor clear.

The Jackson Pine Stool is a great example. It comes in black or grey wash. It has a cut out handle so you can move it with one hand. The pine grain adds a natural feel.

A bedroom stool solves quick tasks. Put on shoes without sitting on the bed. Drop your bag when you get home. Stack books beside you while you do skincare. Then tuck it away.

13. Add A Pouffe For Feet Up Comfort

A pouffe is one of the best small bedroom chair ideas for pure comfort. It can be a footrest. It can be spare seating. It can even work as a little side table for a mug and a book.

The Chloe Bouclé Pouffe in black and the Florence Bouclé Pouffe in buff both give you a soft landing without taking much space. They're light and easy to move. You can park one by the bed as a slipper spot. You can team it with an accent chair to make a tiny TV nook. You can also slide it out of the way in seconds.

Putting your feet up helps you relax and can ease pressure in your lower back. You also get a cosy “mini living room” zone inside your bedroom, even if the bedroom is small.

14. Try A Fold Out Lounge Seat That Doubles As A Guest Bed

Some bedrooms have to do it all. Sleep space. Chill space. Work setup. Sometimes even a guest room. If that sounds like you, a small fold out sofa style chair is a smart shout.

The Aiden Sofa Bed in Moss is a great example of this kind of piece. By day it works like a low lounge chair in a deep green fabric. You can sit back to read, use your laptop or watch TV. By night it folds down flat so you have an extra sleeping surface. That's handy if you ever need to host a guest in a tight home. It also helps if you're in a shared house and your bedroom is where friends hang out.

You get a chill seat that's not your main bed. You also get backup sleep space. The deep moss tone feels relaxed and modern, so it still looks good in daylight.

15. Use A Supportive Adjustable Desk Chair

Not every small bedroom chair has to look like an accent chair. If you work from home in your bedroom, a height adjustable office style chair can be the most important seat in the space. It lets you line up your hips, knees and screen at the right height. This helps reduce strain on your neck, shoulders and lower back during long laptop sessions.

This is a real need for a lot of people. Many of us now work part of the week from home. For some, the bedroom is the only quiet place to take calls or do focused work. A supportive swivel chair that adjusts in height lets you work in comfort and then turn away from the desk at the end of the day. That small turn is a mental signal that work time is over.

It protects your posture. It helps you stay comfortable through long days. It also lets one small corner act like a home office without taking up the whole room.

16. Create A Chill Zone With A Beanbag Style Seat

Beanbag style seating is not part of every furniture range, but it's part of real life. A beanbag is low and soft. It moulds to you while you watch TV, play console games or scroll in the evening. It's easy to drag across the room. It's easy to push into a corner when you want the floor clear.

It's relaxed. It feels informal. It's great if you share a home and your bedroom is also your private lounge. It can also work as spare seating for a friend who is over for film night.

Ready To Find Your Small Bedroom Chair?

A chair in a small bedroom is not wasted space. It's a little piece of calm that helps the whole room feel more comfortable and more personal.

Maybe you want an airy woven frame that keeps things light. Maybe you want a soft bouclé chair you can curl up in. Maybe you want a chair and footstool set so you can put your feet up and breathe. Maybe you need a swivel that can face your desk in the day and your TV at night. Or maybe you love the idea of a fold out lounge seat that can turn into a guest bed when you need it.

Your bedroom is allowed to be more than sleep. It can be your place to reset. Your place to get ready. Your place to relax. Your place to switch off the world.

Explore our accent chairs, stools, pouffes and sofa beds, and find the piece that makes your small bedroom feel like yours.