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How to Shop for a Recliner TV Chair
After a long day at work, nothing's better than sinking into a comfortable chair for a nap, and the cherry on top is kicking back in a TV recliner chair. However, hundreds of different recliners are on the market, and they all serve different purposes: some are ideal for napping, while others provide massage and heat functions to relieve back pain. They all seem to have one thing in common: it can be difficult to find a good reclining chair for a reasonable price. That's why we've done the legwork and compiled a list of the four best recliners under $500.
Check out our guide to learn everything there is to know about TV recliners, from what they are, what types are available to recliner upholstery, and what to look for when purchasing one.
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ReclinersWhat is a TV Recliner?
The most comfortable way to watch your favorite shows is from a TV Recliner. T A TV recliner is a piece of furniture that allows you to comfortably watch television while sitting. These chairs have been around since the 1950s, but they gained popularity again in the 1990s as home entertainment centers became more popular.
A TV Recliner is intended for you to view the television at the optimal viewing angle while you relax in its comfortable padded seat. Some also have built-in storage for all of your media devices, so you can keep your living room neat and clutter-free.
Best of all, TV Recliners come in a variety of stylish designs to match any décor. Whether you want a traditional leather recliner or a modern fabric sofa, TV Recliner has the perfect piece for you.
Types of TV Recliners
Let's take a seat, put our feet up, and look at the most common types of recliners in the furniture world today.
You'll have a much better idea of which type of reclining armchair will suit you and your interior design style after reading the options below, whether it's a classic leather recliner or an ultra-modern lift chair.
Lever Handle Recliner: Classics are sometimes the best way to go. The lever handle recliner is arguably the most iconic image of a recliner in general, and it is most likely what comes to mind when you hear the word recliner. Lever handle recliners have a wood or plastic handle that, when pulled, activates the reclining mechanism, raises the built-in footrest, and tilts the chair back to a more reclined position. A lever handle recliner, while lacking in bells and whistles, is a comfortable and iconic piece of furniture that will help you relax the same way your parents did after a long day. Lever handle recliners are a wise investment if you want to recreate that classic feel on a budget.
Pull Handle Recliner: A pull handle recliner is an updated version of a lever recliner that has a slightly easier reclining function. The pull handle is recessed into the side of the recliner and, like some vehicle door handles, activates the recline function when pulled. When the recliner footrest is pulled, it rises to the reclined position faster than a lever pull would, and the back of the recliner can be raised and lowered by pushing into it with your body. The lever pull and the pull handle differ in that you must push your feet into the footrest to return a pull handle recliner to its locked position.
Pull handle recliners strike a good balance between the simplicity of a lever handle recliner and the availability of a wide range of price points and quality.
Rocking Recliner: A rocking recliner does exactly what it sounds like: it rocks when it is not in the reclined position. Rocker recliners come in a variety of reclining handle styles and body designs, but they are all designed to allow you to rock and then recline when you're tired of rocking. A rocker recliner may be the right option for you if you enjoy rocking while chatting with friends or reading a good book but still want to be able to stretch out and relax after a long day.
#1 Rocking Recliner Recommendation: Signature Design by Ashley® Man Fort Dusk Rocker Recliner
Swivel Recliner: A swivel recliner is ideal for areas of your home where you want to be able to move your chair as needed to accommodate the conversation. Swivel recliners, which can rotate 360 degrees in some cases, are ideal for living rooms or cozy home offices. Swivel recliners have a circular base that allows them to swivel back and forth and recline. Consider getting a swivel recliner if you like not being restricted by the motion of your chair.
Wall Hugging Recliner: A wall hugger or wall recliner is designed to function efficiently in small spaces by not requiring space behind the chair to recline. Wall hugger recliners are constructed with a sliding track mechanism that slides the seat and footrest forward into a reclining position, reducing the amount of space required behind the recliner. If you don't want the backs of your recliners to be visible, or if you have a small space, a wall hugger recliner may be for you.
Power Recliner: Power recliners rely on electricity to recline and come in a wide range of styles and button configurations, with some even including touch screen technology, infinite positioning, power massage, heating functions, top-grain leather upholstery, and other custom options. Electric motors are used in power recliners to recline and incline at the touch of a button. If you don't like having to push your footrest closed to get up, the power closing function is ideal for you.
Power recliners are the most recent advancement in the recliner industry. If you're concerned about electrical outlets and unsightly cords that need to be hidden behind a TV stand or end table, many power recliners now come with battery packs, giving you the option of not using a charge cord.
#1 Power Recliner Recommendation: Signature Design by Ashley® McTeer Mocha Power Recliner
Types of Reclining Fabric Chairs
Upholstered furniture is well-known for its comfort, style, and luxury. As people's priorities and preferences have shifted, the demand for upholstered furniture has increased by several orders of magnitude. So, let's look at the materials that are available for TV recliners.
For soft, cozy comfort: Fabric
While requiring a little more upkeep than leather, fabric recliners are still generally easy to clean — and are a popular upholstery choice for one simple reason: they are comfortable. A cream reclining chair is soft, cozy, and absorbs heat slowly. Quality tight-weave fabric will transform any piece into the plushest and most inviting place to rest.
#1 Cream Recliner Recommendation: Benchcraft Falkirk Parchment Recliner
For Longevity: 100% Leather
Leather is the most popular and go-to upholstery fabric for a recliner. If you want A TV recliner to last, choose one made of 100 percent leather. A genuine leather reclining chair's natural finish provides a buttery-smooth feel that will last for more than a decade — and in which you will want to lounge for hours at a time. A classic brown leather chair not only looks luxurious, feels grand, and smells expensive, but it is also comfortable.
#1 Leather Recliner Recommendation: Signature Design by Ashley® Grixdale Brown Recliner
For kids and pets: High-Performance Fabric
Choose a high-performance fabric recliner if you are concerned about spills and messes from children and pets. High-performance fabric is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to bring easy-to-clean comfort into the living room. It is soft and thick yet breathable and stain resistant.
For unbeatable value: Polyurethane
Polyurethane is a synthetic material with the appearance and feel of genuine leather. It has a soft, smooth texture. A beige recliner chair with polyurethane upholstery over deep comfort cushioning is intended to provide the same level of luxurious comfort as a piece made of leather or natural upholstery but at a fraction of the price.
How to Shop for a Recliner TV Chair
A TV recliner is a fantastic piece of home furnishings. It enables you to watch TV in style and comfort. But how do you know which TV recliner is right for you? Keep the following factors in mind when shopping for a TV recliner:
Size: TV recliners come in a variety of sizes. It is necessary to choose the right model that will perfectly fit your room. Otherwise, you'll have a new TV recliner with nowhere to go, or take an extreme measure and purchase new furniture to make everything around it.
To avoid such an unfortunate mishap, take measurements of the available space in your room and compare them to the dimensions of the recliner. This way you can ensure that your new TV recliner will fit with ease in your room.
Style: TV recliners come in various styles, from traditional to contemporary. Consider the style of your other furniture and décor when choosing a TV recliner.
Price: TV recliners can range in price from low to high. Before you go shopping, make a budget, and compare prices from our large inventory of TV recliners.
Comfort: Comfort is essential when selecting a TV recliner. Before making a purchase, sit in the TV Recliner and make sure it reclines smoothly and comfortably.
With these considerations in mind, you'll be able to find the ideal TV recliner for your home.
FAQs
We've covered a lot about TV recliners, but there are still plenty of questions to be answered. Here are some we've gotten from customers looking for a recliner themselves.
Q: How much should a recliner cost?
A good price for a high-quality TV recliner usually falls between $800 and $2,000. However, when you shop on the Central Coast of California, stop by Idler's Home for TV recliners at competitive prices as low as $300.
Q: Are recliners good for the elderly?
Recliners are extremely useful for the elderly who have limited mobility. They make it simple to get up, sit down, and find the most comfortable resting position. Furthermore, changing sitting positions on a regular basis can help to reduce stiffness and improve mobility.
Q: How long should a recliner last?
Because they are generally made with the same materials and framework as sofas, quality recliners will often last as long as sofas, ranging from seven years if used regularly and up to 15 years if used more as a decorative/accent piece. Some even last up to 20 years if they’re made with leather.
Why Trust Idler's Home?
At Idler's Home, we believe in providing the highest quality products and service to our community. Over the span of 70 years (and counting), our business has seen successful growth, with over 100 employees and with five locations along the central coast of California. Not only do we offer major appliances, quality furniture, and the best mattresses but we also provide hot tubs and swim spas and perform kitchen design services. In addition, our trained professional installers can set up all appliances we sell while our factory-trained technicians service and repair them if they ever break down. Suffice it to say: Idler's is dedicated to help you make the vision you have for your home a reality.
Shop TV Recliners at Idler's
Envision the possibilities for your home and shop recliner online at Idler's. Our friendly team is always happy to help you decorate your home with the perfect TV recliner — whether you call us, email us, or use our online chat feature. Or better yet, stop by any of our five Central Coast locations to experience the quality of our products yourself. Visit us today!
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