Recliner Buying Guide

These days, you’re hard pressed to find a living room or den that doesn’t include a comfortable recliner chair.  With so many different options, it can become difficult to select the right one for your own living room.  No matter if you’re searching for a recliner sofa or a swivel recliner, keep these tips in mind before you buy.

Perhaps most important is to keep in mind the space most recliners require to function at their best.  Naturally, a reclined chair is going to need more clearance, just as a swivel recliner will.  Generally speaking, a rocker recliner can be placed a bit closer to the wall due to its smaller design size.  The flex-back recliners, or ‘push back’ chairs will require more clearance behind the chair in order to support its ability to lie in a nearly flat position.

Now, though, the availability of recliner sofas is at an all time high.  Especially popular are those that offer double recliners at either end of the sofa or loveseat. Combining function and comfort, these are great additions to any room and welcome those in search of leisure. 

Want to be impressed more?  How about an electric recliner?  These gems make it easy to find the perfect reclining position with the touch of a button.  When you consider options such as heating pads built right in, storage cubbies on the arms and even laptop computer plugs, it’s no wonder so many of us head straight to our favorite recliner furniture after a long day at the office. 

 Keep in mind the quality of the piece.  You’ll want thick footrests, sturdy workmanship and solid mechanisms in place.  These tell-tale signs ensure you’re getting a quality piece of furniture.  Also, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the chair’s ability to swivel, rock and recline.  Many of today’s recliners offer all of these options.  By keeping in mind the scale of the recliners in comparison to the room size and how much of that room you can make available to the recliner as well as your preferences in fabrics or leather, choosing a great recliner to match what’s already in your living room or den is as easy as browsing, selecting and clicking the “buy” button.