Meet my new recliner. It's pretty great.
A quick word on recliners. Recliners are awesome. They're no longer the eyesores of the past with big poufy arms and large handles built into the site. Fear not, for if that is your jam, those versions are still available at many discount furniture stores.
But for me, I need equal parts form and function in my furnishings. I want something comfortable, streamlined and attractive. Recliners that masquerade as club chairs, such as the one pictured above, can live fashionably in all but the most formal of rooms.
Generally speaking, I find leather to be the best option for recliners because they can handle the wear and tear better than most fabrics. Recliners without handles require you to push on the arms to extend the footrest, which can wear out the fabric faster (friends don't let friends use arms caps). In addition, as the backrest reclines, it rubs against the frame of the chair, creating friction on the upholstery.
While leather is a more expensive option, for a long term investment, it's a better choice. I was able to score my new recliner for a great deal by stalking, ahem, carefully watching the floor sample prices on the one I wanted.
Generally speaking, I find leather to be the best option for recliners because they can handle the wear and tear better than most fabrics. Recliners without handles require you to push on the arms to extend the footrest, which can wear out the fabric faster (friends don't let friends use arms caps). In addition, as the backrest reclines, it rubs against the frame of the chair, creating friction on the upholstery.
While leather is a more expensive option, for a long term investment, it's a better choice. I was able to score my new recliner for a great deal by stalking, ahem, carefully watching the floor sample prices on the one I wanted.
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