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Picture this: sinking into a cloud-like recliner, feeling the stress melt away as you effortlessly adjust the backrest and footrest to your perfect position. Whether you're binge-watching your favorite TV show, snuggling up with a good book, or simply taking a well-deserved nap, reclining furniture is your ultimate companion in comfort. From sleek and modern designs to cozy and plush options, these versatile seating arrangements bring a touch of luxury to any room. With their ingenious combination of style and functionality, reclining sofas, chairs, and sectionals are an excellent option for a number of rooms in your home.
But there’s a process to choosing the right recliner sofa. Follow along as we discuss the benefits of recliners and the pros and cons of power and manual recliners. Then, we’ll share our to recliner furniture options from Liddiard Home Furnishings and answer frequently asked questions about recliners.
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Shop NowBenefits of Recliners Sofas & More
Reclining furniture refers to a range of seating options designed to provide optimal comfort and relaxation. With an adjustable backrest and footrest, reclining furniture offers users the ability to lean back and find their preferred position for lounging. Whether it's a plush recliner, a luxurious sofa, or a family-size sectional, this type of furniture enhances the overall comfort and functionality of any living space. Reclining furniture combines style and functionality, allowing individuals to unwind and enjoy customizable seating, making it a popular choice for homes, theaters and other spaces where relaxation is key. Let’s look at more recliner benefits.
✔ Recliner Sofas are Multifunctional
Recliners, reclining loveseats, reclining sofas, and reclining sectionals are all great options for a living room, den, home office, movie room, or bonus room. They create cozier spaces for lounging and gathering with friends and family.
✔ Recliner Sofas Come in Various Finishes and Styles
Reclining furniture is available in a variety of finishes and styles. You’re most likely to find reclining furniture in neutral colors like beige and brown, but you can choose between fabric and leather. Fabric tends to be easy to keep clean, so it’s a great choice for family rooms with a lot of traffic. Leather is a more luxurious choice that can elevate your space. Because it can make a space look more polished and elegant, leather is great for a home office or library. Most reclining furniture features plush, pillow-like cushions, but some have simpler armrests or added details like nailhead trim. It’s in these smaller details where you can begin to weave in your favorite design style, but reclining furniture is generally neutral enough to incorporate in any space.
✔ Recliner Sofas Are Good for the Health
Did you know elevating your legs can help improve circulation? Additionally, leaning back into a recliner can also help alleviate pressure points along the legs, back, and even neck, elevating simple relaxation into a personal moment of therapy.
✔ A Wide Price Range
Reclining chairs typically range from around $300 to over $2000. A reclining loveseat, which is designed to seat two, will range from $550 to nearly $4000. Sofa recliners, which seat up to three, range from $600 to nearly $4000. A sectional sofa with recliner will range from $700 to over $7500, depending on how many pieces make up your sectional. As a general rule of thumb, leather and power recliners cost more than fabric or manual recliners.
Power vs Manual Recliners
There are two options for the reclining mechanisms within reclining furniture: power and manual. Power recliners use electrical components to switch positions with the touch of a button. Manual recliners, on the other hand, require you to pull a lever and guide the recliner into your desired position. Some people are staunchly on one side or the other, but there are pros and cons to both options.
Power Recliners
Pros:
✅ Convenience: Power recliners offer effortless operation at the touch of a button. You can easily adjust the position of the backrest and footrest to your desired level of comfort, without exerting physical effort. This is a great perk for any lounger, but especially for users with limited mobility.
✅ Multiple positions: Power recliners often come with multiple preset positions, allowing you to find the perfect angle for sitting, lounging, or even sleeping. You can easily switch between different positions to suit your activities and preferences.
✅ Additional features: Many power recliners come with extra features such as built-in massage functions, heated seats, and USB charging ports. These features enhance the overall relaxation experience and add a touch of luxury to your seating.
✅ Space-saving design: Power recliners often have a compact footprint, making them suitable for small living spaces. They can be placed closer to walls since they don't require much clearance for manual reclining mechanisms. Look for wall-hugger recliners for the most space-saving silhouette.
Cons:
✖ More expensive: Power recliners are typically more expensive than manual recliners. If you are looking for a recliner on a budget, a power recliner may not be the best choice.
✖ Expensive repairs: Repairs may be more expensive because of electrical components, and you’re less likely to be able to do the repairs yourself.
✖ Limited placement options: Power recliners need to be situated near an electrical outlet to power their mechanisms. This requirement limits the flexibility in terms of where you can place the recliner in a room.
Manual Recliners
Pros:
✅ Affordability: Manual recliners are more affordable than their powered counterparts. If you’re looking for a recliner on a budget, a manual recliner may be the right choice.
✅ Simplicity: Manual recliners are easy to use and operate. They typically feature a lever or handle that allows you to adjust the position of the backrest and footrest manually. The simplicity of the mechanism means fewer chances of mechanical failure.
✅ Placement flexibility: Manual recliners can be placed anywhere in a room since they do not require proximity to electrical outlets. You have more positioning flexibility with them, so you can style up your space with no limitations.
✅ Durability: Manual recliners often have a more robust construction since they do not contain complex electrical components. They are generally known for their durability and ability to withstand regular use.
Cons:
✖ Physical effort: Unlike power recliners, manual recliners require physical effort to adjust the position of the backrest and footrest. This can be challenging for individuals with limited mobility, physical disabilities, or those who simply prefer a more effortless reclining experience.
✖ Limited positions: Manual recliners usually offer a limited number of preset positions, if any. Adjusting the reclining angle requires trial and error to find the most comfortable position, which may not be as precise as the preset options in power recliners.
✖ Space considerations: Manual recliners typically require more clearance space behind them for the full reclining motion. This means you may need to position them further away from walls or other furniture, limiting their placement options in smaller spaces.
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Top 6 Recliner Sofas & More
Keep reading to see six of our favorite reclining chairs, loveseats, sofas, and sectionals. Whether you like to sprawl with company or alone, these picks have your comfort needs covered.
✔ Great for Personal Relaxation: Benchcraft® Cavalcade Slate Power Recliner
If you’re looking for a power recliner, this cozy power recliner from the Benchcraft Cavalcade collection is a versatile choice that can fit in your living room no matter your design style. This power recliner easily adjusts to your ideal position while plush cushioning invites you to settle in. And since it’s made with quality construction, you can trust you’ll enjoy this chair for years to come.
✔ Great for Tall Loungers: La-Z-Boy® Stratus Chestnut Leather Rocking Recliner
Shop This La-Z-Boy Recliner Chair
This leather rocker recliner is a luxurious choice for fans of a dark color palette. This manual recliner gently rocks while the cushions support your neck and back for optimum lounging. This recliner stands out as a great choice for taller users with its tall foam back and tall base, which adds 1.5” to the recliner’s seat and overall height
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✔ Great for Couples: Signature Design by Ashley® . Gray Power Reclining Loveseat
If you love Signature Design by Ashley and you’ve been searching for the perfect Ashley Furniture reclining sofa or loveseat, look no further than this cozy loveseat recliner. This lighter, textured loveseat is a great option for a coastal or farmhouse living room design. There’s ample space for two, and each individual can adjust their side according to their ideal position.
✔ Great for Families: Emerald Home Allyn Light Brown Power Reclining Sofa
Shop This Emerald Home Recliner Sofa
Here’s a sophisticated power reclining sofa that would make a great addition to any living room or den. You can curl up on this fabric recliner sofa with its lumbar support. Upholstered in soft-to-touch material and overstuffed back and arm support, this cloud-like seating arrangement is a treat for the entire family.
✔ Great for Traditional Loungers: Parker House® Vail Burnt Sienna Power Sofa
Shop This Leather Power Recliner Sofa
The luxurious leather sofa recliner will make a statement with its dark, rich finish. This luxurious leather reclining sofa features a power mechanism and simple lines to create a timeless look. One of the reasons this is a contender for the best reclining sofa is that it can be operated cord-free and placed anywhere in the room with the addition of a FreeMotion cordless battery pack. This solves one of the inconveniences of a power sofa and allows you to unwind just a little bit more.
✔ Great for Media Rooms: Signature Design by Ashley® Benlocke 5-Piece Flannel Reclining Sectional
Shop This Signature Design by Ashley Sectional
If you want to lounge with all your friends and family, you’ll need a larger sectional reclining sofa. The Signature Design by Ashley Benlocke sectional is a cozy choice with options for lounging, whether you prefer the recliner piece or stretching out on the chaise. This Ashley reclining sofa is a manual reclining sofa that you can place anywhere in your room. The flannel fabric is a textured and quality finish that will stand the test of time both in durability and style.
Reclining furniture is a great way to add a luxurious and comfortable touch to any room. It’s up to you whether you prefer leather or fabric, power or manual reclining mechanisms, and a chair, loveseat, sofa, or sectional. Whatever style recliner you are in the market for, you can find the perfect reclining furniture for your family at Liddiard Home Furnishings, whether you shop online or visit in person.
FAQs
How to connect electric recliner sofa?
Typically, it is as easy as plugging the power cord attached to your recliner into your standard wall outlet.
How to disassemble recliner sofa furniture.
Reclining furniture often features detachable seat backs, which are secured by locking levers. You just need to lift the back fabric or feel between the seams in the back of your couch. You may also be able to remove the base. It’s recommended to take pictures as you disassemble your couch and keep your hardware in labeled plastic bags.
How to decorate with reclining sofa seats.
The possibilities are endless! Reclining sofas come in a variety of neutral leather and fabric finishes that complement many design styles. Choose a light-colored and visibly textured sofa for a coastal room, sleek lines for a modern design, or ornamental details like curved arms or nailhead trim for a traditional look.
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Why Trust Liddiard Home Furnishings?
For over 65 years, Liddiard Home Furnishings has been providing Utah with premium home furnishings. This family-owned business has worked to deliver a better kind of shopping experience to the greater Salt Lake City area. Whether it’s the carefully laid out showroom or the outstanding customer service, when you shop at Liddiard’s, you’ll feel like family. The team at Liddiard has crafted a catalog full of incredible products made by brands with reputations for quality. Shop online or visit our showroom to discover what makes Liddiard Home Furnishings so unique.
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For the home furnishings you need, visit Liddiard Home Furnishings in Tooele, UT. You’ll find the best prices when you shop reclining furniture online. Check out Liddiard reviews, and if you have questions, our friendly product experts are always happy to help you find the right reclining chair or sofa for your living room — whether you call us at 435-882-0964 or use our online chat feature. Visit our Tooele showroom today!
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