15 Accessories That Make a Charcoal Dining Chair Pop

Charcoal dining chairs are easy to live with. They hide marks, anchor the room and suit both modern and traditional schemes, yet they can look flat when everything around them is equally muted. The answer is not to avoid charcoal but to give it the right partners. In this article we share fifteen accessories that bring out the depth of charcoal upholstery, grouped by where they sit in the room. On the table, warm linen runners, brass candlesticks, sculptural vases, pale stoneware and tinted glassware add contrast. On the chairs, seat pads, sheepskins and a pair of contrasting end chairs change the character of the set. Underfoot, a textured rug and warm timber lighten the look, while pendants and lamps show the fabric at its best. We finish with wall art, mirrors and plants, plus a handful of colour palettes to guide your choices and a few common mistakes worth avoiding when styling a charcoal dining set....