How to Shop for a Recliner

Choose Your Recliner Type

Today's recliners come in many styles, each designed to solve a different need. Whether you're looking for simple relaxation, extra support, or space-saving convenience, there's a recliner built for the way you live.

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Whether you prefer a traditional recliner, a power model, or a lift chair, exploring different styles is the best way to discover which features feel right for you.

Choose the Motion That Fits Your Lifestyle

Not all recliners move the same way. Some are designed for gentle rocking, others swivel to face different areas of the room, and some save space by reclining closer to the wall. Choosing the right motion can make your recliner more comfortable and better suited to your home.

Rocker Recliners

Rocker recliners combine the comfort of a recliner with a smooth rocking motion. They're a popular choice for relaxing, reading, watching TV, and nursery spaces.

Swivel Recliners

Swivel recliners rotate while allowing you to recline, making it easy to turn toward conversations, windows, or the television without moving the chair.

Wall Saver Recliners

Wall saver recliners are designed to fully recline while sitting much closer to the wall than traditional recliners, making them an excellent option for apartments, condos, and smaller living rooms.

Comfort and Convenience Features

Today's recliners offer much more than the ability to lean back. Many models include premium comfort features designed to provide better support, personalized positioning, and everyday convenience. The right combination depends on how you like to relax.

Adjustable Headrest

An adjustable headrest lets you adjust the angle of your head and neck independently from the recline position. It's especially helpful for reading, watching TV, or using a tablet without straining your neck.

Power Lumbar Support

Adjustable lumbar support lets you customize lower back comfort throughout the day. Many people appreciate the added support during longer periods of sitting.

Massage

Select recliners include built-in massage features designed to help you relax and unwind. These premium options add another level of comfort, making it even easier to sit back and enjoy your favorite activities.

USB Charging

Built-in USB charging ports let you keep your phone, tablet, or other devices powered while you relax, helping reduce clutter and keeping your essentials within easy reach.

Choose the Right Upholstery

Your recliner's upholstery affects more than its appearance. The right material can influence comfort, durability, maintenance, and how well your recliner fits your lifestyle.

Fabric Recliners

Fabric recliners offer a soft, inviting feel and are available in a wide variety of colors, textures, and performance fabrics. They're a popular choice for everyday comfort and casual living spaces.

Leather Recliners

Leather recliners provide a timeless look and are easy to wipe clean. Many shoppers appreciate leather for its durability and the way it develops character over time.

Beyond the Recliner: More Ways to Relax

Love the comfort of a recliner but need seating for more than one person? Reclining furniture offers many of the same comfort features in sofas, loveseats, and sectionals, making it easy to create a relaxing living room for the whole family.

Reclining Sofas

Reclining sofas combine generous seating with built-in reclining comfort, making them a great choice for family rooms, movie nights, and everyday relaxation.

Reclining Loveseats

Reclining loveseats offer the comfort of a recliner in a compact two-person design, making them ideal for apartments, condos, and smaller living rooms.

Reclining Sectionals

Reclining sectionals provide flexible seating for larger families and entertaining while giving multiple people the opportunity to recline and relax.

Finding the Right Fit

The most comfortable recliner is one that fits both your body and your room. While overall dimensions help you understand how much space a recliner needs, seat measurements determine how the chair will actually feel when you sit down.

The illustration below highlights the most common recliner measurements you'll see while shopping and explains why each one matters.

What the Measurements Mean

• Overall Width – Helps determine whether the recliner will fit comfortably in your room.
• Overall Depth – Important for planning traffic flow and making sure the recliner has enough space when fully extended.
• Overall Height – Gives you an idea of the chair's overall scale and head support.
• Seat Width – Determines how much personal seating space you'll have.
• Seat Height – Your feet should rest comfortably on the floor when sitting upright.
• Seat Depth – Affects leg support and overall sitting comfort. A seat that's too deep or too shallow may not feel as comfortable during extended use.

Choosing the Recliner That's Right for You

The best recliner depends on how you relax, the space you have available, and the features that matter most to you. Use this quick guide to help narrow your options.

Why Shop Recliners at Slumberland?

The best recliner is not necessarily the one with the most features—it is the one that fits your body, your room, and the way you relax every day. Taking time to compare recliner types, motion, comfort features, and fit can help you choose a chair you will enjoy for years to come.