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Armchairs come with an idea of relaxing, reading a book, and socializing with friends. They're places to get comfortable and wind down after a long day. However in recent years, armchairs have become a staple piece of modern furniture in businesses of all types. These armchairs aren't always places to relax, but they do help make guests, clients, and employees feel more welcomed and comfortable in a business environment.

At sohoConcept, we work with a variety of businesses, including offices, retail spaces, clinics, and more. We provide modern armchairs for uses in these spaces to welcome guests, make employees comfortable, and provide places to wait or relax.

Contemporary Armchairs for All Businesses

Lobbies
Lobbies are the most common area for modern armchairs and occasional chairs. While not practical in all situations, many businesses are opting for using armchairs in their lobbies and waiting rooms as opposed to more traditional chairs. Whether wood, metal, or a mix of both, having modern armchairs in a lobby can help make your business feel more comfortable and welcoming to visitors.

Meeting Rooms
In modern offices and other businesses, using contemporary armchairs in meeting rooms, as opposed to traditional office chairs, has become more popular. Sitting in a long meeting is much more bearable in a comfortable seat! Depending on the company aesthetic and environment, armchairs can be a great addition to setting your business apart from other, more traditional businesses.

Personal Offices
Modern armchairs in personal offices are necessary in this day and age. Having guests or clients visit you personally and offering them a small chair to sit in is less than hospitable! Having a modern occasional chair as a seat for your guests makes them feel welcome, important, and comfortable. With a material such as wool or leather on your modern armchair, you look professional and like you can serve your clients well.

Lounge Areas
Whether for guests or for employees, using arm chairs instead of dining chairs in a lounge area creates a more relaxed environment. Wouldn't you rather wait for an appointment in a comfortable armchair, instead of a small and uncomfortable stool or seat? On the other hand, break rooms or lounge areas for employees featuring modern armchairs help them recharge, relax, and be more prepared for their remaining work day. With just a few contemporary occasional chairs in an employee lounge area, you could improve your worker's motivation, moods, and productivity.

Retail Spaces
Instead of benches or cold, plastic seats, many retailers are offering comfortable armchairs as changing room furniture. Whether inside the stalls or for friends and family to wait outside, armchairs make for a more welcoming atmosphere to try on clothing and eventually, make purchases. Many materials, such as leatherette, are easy to keep clean and can stand up in the long term to regular use in a retail setting to customers using them.

Contact sohoConcept for Modern Armchairs

For modern armchairs and contemporary occasional chairs for your business, contact sohoConcept. We provide a variety of modern armchair designs that fit in businesses of all types, whether for employees, guests, or clients. We work with wide range of clients across North America to help them furnish their businesses.

View our entire catalogue online or Contact Us for more information about our modern armchairs!

Wool furniture is one of the best looking and hard-wearing materials for long term use. Choosing wool as your upholstery material for modern furniture comes with a lot of benefits - it is breathable, it repels moisture, it is resistant to mildew and mold, and it is wrinkle-resistant. Many people choose wool for their modern furniture because of these properties.

Choosing wool upholstery for furniture is a great choice no matter your lifestyle. Just like any furniture material, however, it’s important to keep it clean. At sohoConcept, we have some tips and suggestions for caring for wool furniture to keep it looking great, no matter its age!

Tips For Caring For Wool Furniture

When you first purchase wool furniture, it’s important to remember that like any other wool garment, it may have extra fibres in it that will come out naturally. This is nothing to worry about and will slow down once you’ve used your piece of furniture for a short time. Vacuuming or using a soft fabric brush can help remove these extra fibres more quickly.

For regular maintenance for your wool upholstery on furniture, it’s important to vacuum it regularly. Use an upholstery attachment to gently vacuum your cushions, pillows, and structure of the furniture regularly. The build-up of dust and dirt, while microscopic, can lead to damage to the wool over time. Never use a vacuum rotary brush to clean your wool furniture, as this will damage the fabric.

If you have a small, dry spill on your couch, like crumbs or dirt, you can use a soft brush to sweep them up, followed by vacuuming to pick up whatever small pieces were left behind.

If you get a wet stain on your wool furniture, the damage doesn’t have to be permanent! Be prepared to clean up any spills as soon as they happen, as once they dry, they can be more difficult to get out. Depending on the furniture, you may be able to use some light solvent and water to clean up the spill. Otherwise, often a mild soap and water are sufficient. Use a microfiber cloth to rub the stain in circular motions towards the centre of the stain. Let it air dry. In the case of larger spills or spills that have been left to dry and you can’t get out, it might be a good idea to bring in a reputable and professional furniture cleaner!

Always make sure you check the labels of your furniture and any care instructions that accompany it to make sure you’re using the right products and methods for your wool upholstery. Some upholstery can even be removed and washed in the washing machine! Make sure you know all your options when you purchase your modern wool furniture.

Visit sohoConcept for Modern Wool Furniture

At sohoConcept, a variety of our modern furniture pieces are available in wool upholstery. Our wool is easy to maintain, available in a wide range of colours, and can suit your home or business atmosphere. Here are some examples of our Camira Wools:

View our catalogue to see all our modern wool furniture options available! For more information about caring for your sohoConcept wool furniture, Contact Us today!