How to Choose a Bouclé Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Your Reading Corner

A bouclé lounge chair and ottoman can give a reading corner a welcoming focal point. Before choosing a colour, however, consider how the set will fit your room and how you prefer to sit. The right choice needs to work with your available space, everyday routines and delivery access.

This guide covers the measurements, placement decisions and upholstery questions to consider before ordering.

Start with the Space You Actually Have

An empty corner can look generous until you add a chair, an ottoman and somewhere to put your book. Measure the usable area with the surrounding furniture in place, including anything that needs to open or move.

Mark Out Both Pieces

Use removable tape suitable for your flooring to mark the chair’s width and depth. Mark the ottoman separately so you can experiment with its position.

For example, the Lomera Living Custom Bouclé Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set lists these approximate dimensions:

• Chair: W92 × D101 × H90 cm, approximately W36.2 × D39.8 × H35.4 inches.
• Ottoman: W52 × D44 × H40 cm, approximately W20.5 × D17.3 × H15.7 inches.

If positioned directly in front of one another, their listed depths add up to 145 cm, or approximately 57.1 inches, before allowing any gap between them. This is a starting calculation, not a recommended total room clearance.

The product’s listed measurement tolerance is approximately 3–5 cm. Leave additional space rather than planning a tight fit around the nominal dimensions.

Test Everyday Movement

Walk through the proposed arrangement. Can you reach the chair without stepping over the ottoman? Can you open nearby storage and move the curtains?

Try the layout with another person using the room. A corner that works when you are alone may become awkward when it sits beside a busy route.

Choose for Your Sitting Preferences

Appearance alone cannot tell you how a chair will feel. When comparing accent chairs, distinguish overall dimensions from usable seat measurements.

Overall height includes the backrest and does not tell you the seat height. Likewise, overall depth is not the same as the distance available for sitting.

If you prefer an upright position, ask about seat depth, seat height and back support. If you like to stretch out, consider how the ottoman will support your preferred position. Where those measurements are missing, request them before ordering rather than estimating from photographs.

A matching ottoman provides a coordinated appearance, but its most comfortable distance from the chair will depend on the person using it.

Choose a Colour That Works Beyond the Photograph

Begin with the finishes you already have: flooring, curtains, walls and nearby furniture. Decide whether the chair should blend into the room or become its main colour accent.

A yellow chair can introduce a bright focal point against restrained surroundings. A quieter colour may suit a room where artwork or a patterned rug already draws attention.

Check colour options in the context of your own lighting. If fabric samples are available, compare one near the intended position during the day and in the evening. Screen images are useful references, but they cannot guarantee an exact colour match.

Check Upholstery Care Before You Buy

The texture of bouclé is part of its appeal, but the appearance of a fabric does not establish its fibre composition, stain resistance or cleaning method.

Read the product-specific care instructions and ask about anything important to your household. If the chair will be used around pets, children or frequent drinks, confirm any relevant fabric performance claims rather than assuming them.

Do not assume that cushions with visible seams have removable or machine-washable covers. Follow the supplied cleaning instructions, and check suitability before applying a cleaning product.

Add Lighting and a Place for Essentials

Plan the reading light while thinking about where you will sit. Check whether you can position it to illuminate your book without uncomfortable glare, and keep its cable clear of your walking route.

A small table can provide a place for glasses, a drink or your current book. Test whether you can reach it comfortably without blocking the way into the chair.

For more lighting considerations, read our guide to choosing floor lamps for your living room.

Check What Is Included and When It Can Arrive

Before ordering a chair-and-ottoman set, confirm the included pieces, selected colour, assembly requirements and delivery arrangements.

The Custom Bouclé Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set includes one chair and one matching ottoman, with 16 colour options. The listed production estimate is approximately 15 days before dispatch; shipping time is additional.

Measure the delivery route as well as the final position. Doorways, hallway turns, stairs and lifts can affect access. Ask for packaged dimensions and assembly details if these are needed to assess the route.

Your Reading Corner Checklist

Before making your final choice, confirm that:

• Both the chair and ottoman fit with room to move around them.
• The seat measurements suit your sitting preferences.
• Your chosen colour works with the room’s existing finishes.
• You understand the upholstery care requirements.
• Lighting and a small surface can be reached comfortably.
• The delivery route, included pieces and lead time have been checked.

Choose the set that fits the way you use your home. A thoughtfully planned reading corner should make it easy to sit down, settle in and enjoy the next chapter.