I agree with all of you: they're definitely Hollywood Regency. And I should recharacterize my own style, which is probably better said to be "*in* transition" rather than transitional. (: I do like clean-lined pieces, and our DR set is very Mission; the adjacent LR combines Mission and Art Deco; and our bedroom, where these chairs would go, is your basic Recovering Graduate Student/Random Wedding Present room. So funky/eclectic would fit in just fine there. And there's just something about these chairs... The room is a long rectangle. The half without windows is for the bed (not a bed per se, but rather mattresses on a metal frame) and the dressers, which are mismatched yard sale finds. On the other side of the room, I'd like to create a sitting/reading area next to the windows, with a gorgeous view of the mountains (by far the nicest thing about the room!). We got a red and tan handloomed Peruvian folk-art rug for our wedding, and that's what we'll use to set off the seating area. Also on that side of the room, framing one window, are some slender dark walnut modern-styled bookcases. And then the part I'd like to replace: a heinously ugly loveseat that a friend gave us, also on that side of the room. I'd much rather find some reading chairs and an ottoman than a loveseat anyway; the room's not that big, and the loveseat makes it a pain to open and close the curtains and shades. I agree these chairs don't look too comfortable, so they're probably not my ideal reading chairs. But they'd be good for draping the bathrobe or pulling into the LR for extra seating. I love the idea of velvet, and maybe even the box-pleated skirt -- hadn't thought of that, cool idea, thank you! I agree that they're great in a pattern, but I don't want lots of patterns clashing in my bedroom, I don't think. What would you think of a tan velvet on the back and the bottom of the seat, and then the top, round seat cushion in something like this: Here is a link that might be useful: I'd use this pillow cover to reupholster the seat...

Putting your chairs in front of the window facing each other is not going to block the window, it's going to make it a part of the arrangement and enhance your view. If you are walking through, you will be above the furniture looking out the window. And if you are seated, if the furniture is perpendicular to and next to the window you will see out of it fully. The worst arrangement for blocking the window is to leave your chairs where they are and add more furniture under the window. Then when you are seated in your chairs you will lose the lower half of the window view and the couch under the window will just look at the wall and there will be a walkway between them. Actually, this is what I thought I suggested...Barcelona's facing each other in front of the window. You could have a small scale sofa or loveseat pulled up and the passageway behind them. [Industrial Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/industrial-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2113) by Birmingham Interior Designers & Decorators Tracery Interiors Or side by side facing a loveseat but on the window side of the room. [Modern Bedroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-bedroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_715~s_2105) by Culver City Architects & Designers spfa.com

thanks ladies. couple more thoughts based on your responses. first, i have 10 chairs for my dining room, and the table won't accomodate more than that, so that was a really creative thought but not applicable in this case. second, i know neither of my existing chairs are a good look as is. both would need to undergo a serious transformation. i was hoping to get some cool ideas on the type of transformation. i'll get the ball rolling. so, the pair that i have are gliders. while i love that they glide (especially with 2 little ones), the skirt is not cute but necessary to cover all the glider stuff. what if i removed the glider mechanism from the bottom and added pretty legs? and when i recover, i could tuft the back. i'm still stuck on color but i feel like i could live with this look. yay? nay? other ideas?? i totally get it - it'd be nice to have infinite choices from a design/decor perspective, but it feels so wasteful to buy 2 new chairs when i have these 2 in great condition. that said, i could use these 2 chairs in our master bedroom - maybe, so if you talk me out of it for the living room there's still hope for them. :)

I don't think you're doing yourself any favors with the chairs in the foyer. They are not connected to the LR and that space should really be used as a welcoming area IMO. Adding a mirror with candle sconces and either a table or NARROW cabinet below would look nice. NOT TOO DEEP. Then opposite this area I would select a grouping of art to add some texture to the wall. The area needs the texture. I would select a larger floor lamp also The etagere by the counter seems like a good location.