After a long day at work, many people like to go home and rest. And after a long hectic week, we all look forward to spending the weekend at home with our loved ones, either relaxing or watching sports or movies. To enjoy your time at home doing these things, you have to be comfortable. While there could be a number of factors that affect your comfort at home, few have the same impact as the type and quality of the sofas in your living room. For maximum comfort, you should consider getting a sofa that reclines.

A reclining sofa makes a signature statement in your living room. Whenever someone looks at the sofa, they most likely want to jump on it and enjoy the comforts it offers. A refuge and comfort of a temporary but necessary sort, if you will.

Choosing a Good Reclining Sofa

With the market inundated with all kinds of reclining sofas, choosing the best can be quite challenging. There are multiple potential factors to consider when choosing the right sofa, here are the most important ones:

• Size: Recliner sofas come in different sizes, most however, fall in to the two seat (standard) to three seats range (big).
• Style: Modern recliners come in different styles, this includes the materials and the texture but also the colors and overall design.
• Features: Some sofas are extra tailored for watching movies while others are more for passive resting and relaxing. Moreover some sofas focus extra on lumbar support when reclining while others offer a better head rest. Choose wisely depending on which features you deem you’ll need the most.

Luckily, we’ve taken most if not all of these elements into consideration in our following reviews and thus making it a bit easier for you to choose the best sofa for your living room.

With no further a due here is our seven best picks, note that most of these sofas are designed to seat between 2-4 people, if you’re looking for a single seat sofa, we recommend the one by Homall near the end of the article.

Ashley Furniture Signature Design Reclining Sofa

Ashley Furniture is one of the oldest companies and the biggest brands in the furniture industry. It offers some of the best high-end products, combining quality, comfort, and prestige.

If you’re looking for a durable and stylish reclining sofa, then look no further than this gorgeous piece. The frame of this sofa has been rigorously tested to ensure that it will last for years to come, with glued, blocked, and stapled corners providing added durability. The espresso faux leather upholstery is not only sleek and contemporary, but also pre-approved for wearability and durability against AHFA standards.

The cushion cores of this sofa are made of low melt fiber wrapped over high quality foam, providing both comfort and durability. The metal drop-in unitized seat box adds further strength and stability to the sofa, while the all-metal construction to the floor ensures that it will stand up to years of use.

In addition to its sturdy construction, this reclining sofa also features infinite reclining positions for customizable comfort. At 87 inches wide, it’s the perfect size for lounging with a loved one, and the sleek espresso finish will complement any décor.

Assembly is required, and please note that orders weighing 151 pounds or more will be shipped via Freight carrier and are subject to our Oversized Item Delivery/Return policy. But if you’re looking for a durable, stylish, and comfortable reclining sofa, this is an excellent choice.

Pros

Pros

• Offers maximum comfort
• Soft leather cover
• Powered reclining mechanism
• Comes fully assembled
• Space efficient

Cons

Cons

• Middle section does not recline
• Poor breathability

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Divano Roma Furniture Recliner Sofa

Getting a quality reclining doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. This Divano Roma Furniture Recliner Sofa is a high-quality, extra comfortable couch that costs much less than similar options, making it perfect if you’re on a tight budget. The sofa is divided into three sections and can comfortably fit up to three people. Just like the Signature Design, only the two outer sections of the couch recline independently, while the middle section doesn’t. However one thing to know is that the Divano Roma Recliner requires manual reclining.

If you’re on the hunt for a comfortable and stylish reclining sofa, this classic style oversized option might just be the perfect fit for your home. The soft linen fabric upholstery adds a touch of luxury to your living room, while the overstuffed backrest and armrests provide extra cushioning for optimal comfort.

The cover is made of linen fabric which is comfortable and breathable. Unfortunately, this material can be hard to clean and can easily get dark stains. The overstuffed armrests and backrest provide extra comfort.

This extra-wide sofa is designed to add maximum comfort to your lounging experience. It features full reclining features, with a double recliner on the three-seater option. However, the middle seat does not recline. The dimensions of this sofa are overall – 76″W x 33.4″D x 36″H inches, while the seat dimensions are 63″W x 21″D inches. When fully reclined, the sofa measures 60″D x 30″H inches.

Pros

Pros

• Great comfort
• Inexpensive
• Ample space for 3 people
• Breathable fabric cover
• Good for smaller living rooms

Cons

Cons

• The middle section does not recline
• The fabric can absorb water, stain easily, and is hard to clean
• Can have assembling issues

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Homelegance Nicasio Reclining Sofa

Homelegance has been around for over three decades and is known for providing high-end furniture with unique features. The brand prides itself on style and quality. The Homelegance Nicasio reclining sofa is one of the most comfortable reclining couches. It’s designed for comfort and elegance. If you want to add some decorative touches to your living room, this couch is the ideal option. Its power reclining system allows you to transition to different positions for maximum comfort smoothly. In addition, the high-quality leather cover increases its comfort and durability.

The sofas dimensions are 87″D x 37″W x 39.25″H, with a seat height of 20 inches. The item weight is 193 pounds, and assembly is required.

This couch offers arguably more contemporary style features than other similar options. For instance, it features overstuffed cushions which are simultaneously made sleek. Its low profile arm feature provides more comfort and allows you to seat and adjust the couch in a convenient manner. It comes in either brown or black leather cover, which blend well with most living rooms.

Overall, if you’re looking for a power reclining sofa with high-quality leather cover, overstuffed cushion, and easy-to-use power reclining system, this model from Homelegance is definitely worth considering. It’s comfortable, stylish, and adds a touch of luxury to your living room.

Pros

Pros

• Uses powered reclining mechanism
• Features low profile design
• Upholstered in genuine leather
• Features overstuffed cushions
• Comes with a USB port

Cons

Cons

• Assembly issues
• Not all sections recline
• Poor breathability

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Hogan Reclining Sofa by Ashley Furniture

The Hogan Reclining sofa is a manually reclining couch that features a simple design and casual finishing. Its textured microfiber provides great comfort, and its design is quite attractive. This couch is large enough to comfortably accommodate tall people (over six feet tall). The recliner features high-resiliency foam wrapped in a soft microfiber polyester cover. The cover is comfortable and easy to clean, and the material makes the sofa breathable and durable. The padding on the back and bottom is soft and plush. The extra-wide seating design and the pillow-top arms allow you to fit four or more people on the sofa comfortably.

The sofa uses a manual reclining system which is activated easily using a pull tab on either end of the sofa. In addition to comfort and design features, the Hogan also has greater durability compared to other options.

Pros

Pros

• Upholstered in comfy polyester
• Offers extra-wide seating
• Features a plush design
• Great for tall people

Cons

Cons

• Not ideal for small spaces
• The plush padding will compress and lose its shape
• Does not recline all the way flat

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Seatcraft Equinox Home Theater Reclining Sofa

The high-class Seatcraft Equinox sofa offers a different level of seating. It’s very comfortable and ridiculously packed with luxurious features and amenities such as charging ports, tray table for each seat, in-arm storage, LED-lighted cup holders, ambient base lighting, and cool sound shaker. The power reclining and adjusting of the headrest works smoothly, and the adjustable power lumbar support makes it more exciting.

With this recliner, you won’t need to go to a cinema theatre because it enables you to turn your living room into one. The sound shaker makes you feel like you’re in an actual movie theatre. In addition, the cool gel foam enables the couch to adapt to your body’s natural curves.

Pros

Pros

• Loaded with several luxurious features and amenities
• Elegant design
• Top grain leather
• Powered headrests

Cons

Cons

• Poor breathability
• Leather can be sticky during hot days
• Expensive

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Coaster Home Furnishings Delange Reclining Power Sofa

Like the Ashley Furniture brand, Coaster Home Furnishings is home to elegant, high-quality products. The Delange recliner combines leather and polyester to maximize comfort, durability, and better feel against the skin. It’s popular for its high technology and extra features such as the adjustable headrest, in-arm storage, LED lights, cup holders, and USB ports. The recliner is medium-sized thus can fit into any living room.

The recliner is also padded with high-density foam for optimal comfort. Its ergonomic design enables you to relax for hours without worrying about back, ankle or knee pain.

Pros

Pros

• Attractive design
• Comes with luxurious features
• Excellent finish
• Good sturdy frame

Cons

Cons

• The material is not breathable

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Best Single Seat Recliner Sofa by Homall

Perchance you’re not interested in recliner sofas that are too big, say for 2-4 people, but maybe a sofa that is a bit smaller, like a single seat recliner sofa, which has most of the functionality and feel of the bigger ones.

For this we’ve chosen the Homall Recliner Chair Padded Seat which is a great choice for a smaller living room. You can choose between 5 different colours, black, beige, brown, red and gray. Made from high quality PU-leather this sofa will do you good!

Even though the company lists the sofas max capacity at 265 pounds there are customer reviews who weigh close to 300 who claim that it works for them as well.

Pros

Pros

• Curved shape for increased comfort
• Sturdy chair and footrest
• High quality leather
• 5 different colours
• Max weight 265+

Cons

Cons

• A bit small
• Some customers complain about the potential dangers because it has “flipped”

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Multifunctional Vonanda Ottoman Sleeper Chair Bed

Our last “sofa” on the list is this highly flexible and multifunctional Ottoman Sleeper Chair Bed. The convertible design can be used either as a sofa chair, a lounge, a bed or a ottoman.

If you’re living in a small space and need something that can fulfill different roles, this transformable ottoman can be just the right thing for you.

The unique sofa comes in 6 different lovely colours and can with its sturdy metal frame it can hold a max weight up to 600 pounds.

Pros

Pros

• Elegant design
• Multi-functional
• High quality metal frame
• Max weight 600 pounds

Cons

Cons

• A bit expensive

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Conclusion

Reclining sofas are a great addition to your home furnishings. Besides offering comfort, they are also a great decorative accessory for your living room.

The list above comprises some of the finest recliners in the market today. Whether you’re looking for modernism, comfort, technology or style, you can be sure that you’ll get the right recliner for you.

When making the final decision, reconsider size, upholstery, durability, reclining positions, type of reclining, and also the special features.

Good luck!

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