In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the primary factors to consider when purchasing a new recliner for your living room. Recliners are a great combination of aesthetics and practical value for many people, with a number of modern designs and style formats available today.
At Ivy Interiors, we provide a wide range of home furniture solutions for any room, including sofas and a wide range of recliners for your living room. In today’s part two, we’ll go into a few other important themes you should be considering when making this purchase: Space and openness, the materials used for the recliner itself, and some functional concerns to keep in mind.
One of the most important areas to think about when looking into new recliners is the space you have available in the area where the recliner will go. This is a bit of a more involved process than a standard sofa, for an obvious reason: Standard sofas do not change their shape, while recliners push back and can take up very different amounts of space depending on whether they’re upright or extended.
For this reason, be sure to look into not only the recliner’s normal size, but also the size it changes to when it’s reclined to maximum length. Account for walls, tables and other furnishings that might be compromised, plus ensure there’s enough room for people to move around safely once the new recliner is added.
Here’s one prediction we’ll give that holds true in a high percentage of recliner purchase cases: This item is a good bet to become one of your favorite seating areas, often pretty quickly. For this reason, it’s important to ensure you have a durable covering material that will keep the recliner in good working order for years into the future.
One prominent solution here is quality upholstery, the kind that’s stain-resistant and easy to clean. Microfiber and leather are two of the most popular products available that fit these descriptions. You should also consider high-density foam cushions for padding – these will hold their shape over time rather than compressing and folding in on themselves after they’ve been used for a while.
Finally, take the time to consider how the recliner you’re considering was built, including material quality and functional elements. Some considerations here:
For more on choosing the perfect recliner for your living room, or to learn about any of our interior design services, speak to the staff at Ivy Interiors today.