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10 Best Reclining Sofas + Buying Guide
With the touch of a button, reclining sofas give you (and your guests) an all-access pass to accessible living room comfort. Here are some of the best reclining sofas, the most frequently asked questions about these popular designs – and your guide to choosing one for your space.
The Best Reclining Sofas
The only list you’ll ever need in your search for the perfect reclining sofa. From features like power adjustable headrests, high performance fabric, padded armrests and tech-friendly designs, each of these reclining sofas also comes at great value, so you can shop guilt-free. Here, we’re breaking down our top ten (in no particular order) by best features, size and verified customer reviews. Click on any product name to learn more about the product and click on any image to see similar designs. Now, get to browsing – and get that much closer to your ultimate living room lounge experience!
Best Features: Power reclining - Air massage - Hidden audio speakers
Size: 86.5"W x 41"D x 43"H
Verified customer review: “We purchased this sofa as a set with the chair, and it is everything we were hoping for and more! It is incredibly comfortable, with gorgeous leather, all of the features and tech bells and whistles are such a treat!” - Kim and Andy
Size: 86.5"W x 41"D x 43"H
Verified customer review: “We purchased this sofa as a set with the chair, and it is everything we were hoping for and more! It is incredibly comfortable, with gorgeous leather, all of the features and tech bells and whistles are such a treat!” - Kim and Andy
Best Features: Zero gravity - top grain leather - USB ports
Size: 91"W x 42"D x 41"H
Verified customer review: “I couldn’t be happier with my love seat! Super supportive and comfortable!! Makes afternoon naps a dream!” – Spsiever
Size: 91"W x 42"D x 41"H
Verified customer review: “I couldn’t be happier with my love seat! Super supportive and comfortable!! Makes afternoon naps a dream!” – Spsiever
Best Features: USB - Versatile size
Size: 89"W x 41"D x 42"H
Verified customer review: “This loveseat is amazing. The zero gravity reclining with the adjustable headrest is top tier. Now I never want to get up.” - LetaFai
Best Features: 3 piece - powertriple reclining - USB ports
Size: 122"W x 41"D x 43"H
Size: 122"W x 41"D x 43"H
Verified customer review: “We love our Kennedy couch! The perfect sectional for our family room, the seats are so large and comfy!” - Kyrsten S
Best Features: Power reclining - Air massage - Hidden audio speakers
Size: 86.5"W x 41"D x 43"H
Size: 86.5"W x 41"D x 43"H
Verified customer review: “Love, love this couch. Its beautiful and has so many features: heated seats, reclines, massages.” - Marfin
Best Features: 3 piece - powertriple reclining - USB ports
Size: 122"W x 41"D x 43"H
Verified customer review: “Super comfortable and love the fabric. The battery packs are a great addition and make the chairs cord free.” - Steve Frosty
Best Features: Triple recliner - Spacious seats
Size: 86.5"W x 40"D x 41"H
Verified customer review: “I bought this reclining sofa online and it didn’t disappoint! Once I got used to it, adjusting the recliner and settling in it is very nice!! It’s not pillowy soft like I was used to with my old sectional sofa. It’s a good looking sofa and the console is nice, but my dog doesn’t like it down. My husband and I are getting up in age and need this reclining couch to be comfortable.” – abbydajo
Size: 86.5"W x 40"D x 41"H
Verified customer review: “I bought this reclining sofa online and it didn’t disappoint! Once I got used to it, adjusting the recliner and settling in it is very nice!! It’s not pillowy soft like I was used to with my old sectional sofa. It’s a good looking sofa and the console is nice, but my dog doesn’t like it down. My husband and I are getting up in age and need this reclining couch to be comfortable.” – abbydajo
Best Features: Zero Gravity - top grain leather - USB ports
Size: 140"W x 111"D x 41"H
Verified customer review: “Flexsteel review #3! Liam’s other side arm piece! Still all the same comments on its excellent comfort and supportiveness apply here. Important to note that the charging ports are on both side arm pieces, along with the recline and headrest toggle switches. Those switches are clean and responsive, and charging ports are sized right; nothing loose or sloppy connections here. Absolutely have nothing but good things to say about this modular sofa seating!” – BC Texas
Best Features: Zero gravity - top grain leather - USB ports
Size: 91"W x 42"D x 41"H
Verified customer review: “Great, sturdy, and handsome product! Power neck and lumbar capabilities make the biggest difference in comfort and safety as my husband has a very bad neck and back.” - GS Davis
Size: 91"W x 42"D x 41"H
Verified customer review: “Great, sturdy, and handsome product! Power neck and lumbar capabilities make the biggest difference in comfort and safety as my husband has a very bad neck and back.” - GS Davis
Best Features: Zero gravity - Adjustable headrests – USB
Size: 89"W x 41"D x 42"H
Verified customer review: “Absolutely love this sofa! Firm cushions, quality leather and beautiful in my family room." - Ham family
What is a wall hugger reclining sofa?
A wall hugger feature in a reclining sofa makes the entire sofa move forward as it reclines. This allows you to place the sofa closer to the wall – without having to worry about whether or not it will “bump into” the wall when it’s reclined.
What Is a Reclining Sofa Console?
A console in furniture, whether reclining or stationary, is a storage compartment built into the furniture piece. It usually serves as an armrest between two seats in a sofa and can open up from the top to hold items like drinks, remotes and snacks. Designed for movie-watching and casual lounging, consoles are an added bonus to traditional reclining designs.
Do reclining sofas come apart?
Reclining sofas do come apart. In fact, almost every reclining sofa does not come assembled, and assembly will often require locking the seats together via connector units.
How do you style a recliner sofa?
For some, styling a furniture piece as big as a reclining sofa can be daunting. Here are some simple steps for incorporating one into your home.
How do I make my recliner sofa look good?
- If the recliner is NOT a wall hugger, take into account how far the recliner needs to be from a wall so that it can recline fully (without hitting the wall). In typical designs, the amount of space needed will usually be around five to ten inches.
- Take advantage of throw pillows. Most recliner sofas are neutral-hued, a.k.a. lacking in the color department. Don’t be afraid to “brighten up” by layering on a colorful pillow or two!
- Pair with a recliner chair. A reclining sofa goes with a recliner chair like two peas in a pod. (While there’s nothing wrong with a reclining sofa by itself, adding an extra chair can prove good “insurance” for when you’re entertaining and need extra seating.)
Are recliner sofas any good?
Recliner sofas essentially merge all the familiar comforts of a recliner – with the spacious seating capacities of a sofa. As such, they remain one of the most popular designs for living room seating.
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Best Reclining Sofas
Kennedy Cream 122" 3 Piece Power Triple Reclining Modular Sofa with USB | Fabric | Track Arms
- USB
Ryker Leather 3 Piece Power Reclining Modular Sofa With Power Headrest | Adjustable Headrests
$2,850
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Halo II Buff Fabric 80" Power Reclining Sofa | Power Headrest | USB | Adjustable Headrests
- USB
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