Imagine this! You just visited your favorite cousin’s place and are invited to use their recent purchase – a recliner! As you get comfortable on it, you experience the most pleasant feeling you have in years. You spend most of the day in it, and while leaving, you realize your back pain had vanished during the time you were in the recliner.
Bidding a hard goodbye, you leave their house, but decide to buy the same leather sofas recliners for yourself. But the question is, will the same recliner adapt to your lifestyle?
While a nice recliner is something that will stay by your side for years to come, there are a few things to consider before buying one, primarily so that you can find the best recliners for you.
Get the Right Size for Your Home
When choosing a recliner, it’s important to consider the size of your living room or other areas where you want to place your new chair. A large recliner may take up half of your space, especially if it is fully reclined.
If you don’t have enough space for an over-sized chair, then consider getting one with a smaller footprint. Also, if you have small children who like to play in and around the home furniture, go for something that won’t take up too much floor space when folded away.
Consider Your Lifestyle
Before you buy a recliner, you should take into account your lifestyle. There are many different types of recliners on the market, so it’s important to know what you’re looking for. Ask yourself questions like:
- How often will you use the chair?
- Do you need one that can be used by people of various heights?
- Do you want a recliner for your living room or bedroom?
In addition to these questions, there are other things to consider, such as price and durability as well.
Choose Genuine Leather or Not
There are many types of recliners to choose from, and the first thing to think about is whether you want genuine leather or synthetic material.
Genuine leather is easier to clean because it doesn’t stain easily and can be wiped down with a damp cloth. It’s also more durable than other materials and will last longer if you keep your furniture protected with the right coverings.
It’s important to note that while genuine leather may look like it would be more comfortable than fabric, this isn’t always true. It all depends on how the chair was made.
In general, though, it’s usually recommended for families with pets or children because they tend not to damage it as much as other materials might get damaged over time (and there are fewer chances for spills on these surfaces).
Check for a Quality Frame and Sturdy Construction
Once you’ve narrowed down your selection to a few models and brands, take a closer look at the construction. The frame should be sturdy and well-made but not too heavy for easy moving. The stitching should be even and tight, without any loose threads or frayed edges. Check the quality of the leather and make sure it’s soft and smooth enough to feel comfortable when you sit in it.
Finally, check out how smoothly each component works, from the reclining mechanism to the footrest (if applicable) to armrests that automatically adjust as you recline or sit up again.
Once you’ve gotten past all of these considerations about construction, it’s time to consider comfort, and this is where choosing between a power lift chair versus a manual tilt recliner comes into play.
Get the Perfect Angle
You’ll need a recliner that you can adjust to your comfort. The best recliners have levers or knobs on the side that allow you to move the back and footrest up and down, while some models offer remote control options (in which case you can use a button or switch to make these changes).
You should also be able to sit upright in most chairs, so if you’re tall enough, it’s worth looking for one with an adjustable headrest as well. You may even want to try out different chairs and see how easy it is for you to get into different positions before making a purchase.
Final Thoughts
Recliners have been around as early as the 1800s, but choosing the right one for you can still be difficult in this digital age. Keep the above points in mind before stepping out to invest in the thing that will serve you for a lifetime.
