The “Lonely Chair” Rule Is a Clever Way to Fill Awkward Spaces

Nothing haunts you more than cool vintage pieces you’ve left behind at the thrift or antique store — you know, like all those “lonely” chairs you’ve passed on simply because they never came in a pair. One design pro just laid out so many reasons why you should never pass up a fabulous chair — and once you see just how good these design tips are, you’ll never be haunted by single chairs again.

“The next time you’re thrifting, don’t skip that cool chair just because it doesn’t come in a set,” Shelbelle Lapidus, founder of her namesake photography studio, shared in a recent video. In fact, a single chair opens up a plethora of opportunities for creating interesting moments in your space, and Lapidus reviewed all the ways she’s seen them work.

Use a Single Chair to Transform Awkward Layouts

Lapidus’ first suggestion is to use the chair to make an awkward spot in your space a bit more inviting.…