The Trendy Living Room Furniture You'll Likely Regret Getting Into

Many homeowners follow all of the standard conventions with their living rooms and take few risks, making them look generic. However, adding even one atypical piece of furniture to your living room can make a huge impact, helping it stand out and feel more like your own. To aid in this task, some homeowners add egg chairs and other types of hanging seating to indoor spaces. These chairs have some obvious advantages and are both stylish and comfortable. Despite this, they're not always the right choice — in a lot of cases, installing one is more trouble than it's worth.

Before installing hanging chairs in your living room, you'll want to be sure you've considered the pros and cons. The primary disadvantage to this type of furniture is a lack of flexibility. It can be tricky to integrate a hanging chair into your home, and they tend to take up a good bit of space in a room. Not all ceilings are up the task. It can also be difficult to rearrange a hammock or chair that's attached to a ceiling in a specific spot.

Since a hanging chair can take up a lot of space, it may not be suitable if your living room is on the smaller side. Not only will the chair itself require a good bit of space, but you'll also need room to swing. Additionally, you'll need to attach a chair to the ceiling and carefully choose a spot for it. You won't be able to change its location easily if you feel like rearranging on a whim. Plus, some old ceilings or ceilings in bad condition won't be strong enough to support a hanging chair's weight, so it may be best to have an expert verify your ceiling is structurally sound before you install one.

As an alternative to hanging chairs that attach to the ceiling, you can buy a hanging chair that comes with a stand. However, these come with their own problems. They tend to be more expensive than those that attach to the ceiling and will require even more space. You'll need to have space for the chair itself and the stand. Although one of these hanging chairs can be good choice if your living room is pretty large, they're not ideal for smaller spaces.

If your main goal for adding a hanging chair is to make your living room more unique, there are alternative ways to do that. For a simpler and more flexible option, get a bean bag chair. There are many great choices available these days, and many of them can blend perfectly in a trendy and modern indoor space — they aren't just for kids anymore. Many of these chairs have stylish designs, and unlike hanging chairs, they can easily be moved and rearranged as needed. However, be sure to use these tips for styling a bean bag chair if you decide to buy one.

Accent chairs are always worth considering for adding a little bit of extra interest to your living room. For example, a wingback chair is a timeless piece of furniture that can work well with any living room style. Finally, you might also want to consider adding a daybed or a chaise to your living room. Both of these furniture types are incredibly comfortable and are great for lounging around in. Either can help elevate your living room's design.