A Complete Guide to Recliner Sofas

Recliner sofas offer the optimum levels of comfort and allow for being almost horizontal whilst watching a film andproviding for a snooze post Sunday dinnertime. Because of this they prove to be a popular choice of sofa, however given that they have aconsiderably more complex a construction process than an average sofa they are inevitably more expensive. As well as this there are also many options in relation to the recline mechanism and angle to which the sofa reclines; this all means that choosing a recliner sofa is perhaps not as straight forward, or as affordable as it first seems. With this in mind this guide explains the various forms of recliner sofas and talks you through various tips as to how you can make a saving.

Choosing the right reclining sofa

There are an extensive number of features that can be customised when choosing a reclining sofa. However before considering your options you need to take down the measurements of the ideal sofa for your lounge or living room.

Following this you should then consider the style. If your home features traditional décor you may wish to opt for a rustic fabric sofa or for the more modern of homes sofas that feature a simple design from leather.

Forms of recliner sofas

There are two main forms of control mechanisms found amongst the range of reclining sofas, with these being either manually or automatically controlled. Manual recliner sofas require the person to operate a lever in order to recline the seat backwards. Automaticrecliner sofas usually involve a button to move the seat backwards and generally feature a motor that is powered by electricity. This latter option, whilst more expensive, can be most suitable for those with poor mobility and/or strength. In this instance there are also chairs that can lift the person forward to help them into a standing positon.

Sofas will also vary as according to how many people they seat; there are two and three seat recliner sofas, with sofas with more seats being popularly styled into a corner sofa (which forms an L Shape).

Making a saving on your recliner sofa

Waiting for the Christmas period

The best time to purchase any time of sofa is in the run up to, and immediately after, the Christmas period. This is the season for sofa sales and if you can wait until this time you most certainly should do so.

Is cheaper really better?

Getting good value for money for your recliner sofa isn’t all about finding the cheapest model. In fact, opting for price over quality can see you needing to replace your recliner sofa far sooner than imagined, this is particularly true of the automatic recliner sofas as the motors within them have to cope with what are significant pressures.