Recliner sofa: features, types and selection

The word "sofa-recliner" creates the impression of mystery and unusualness. But in fact, there is nothing extremely difficult here. Almost all people will be able to understand the features and types of such furniture, make the right choice.

It seems to be impossible to surprise modern people with the fact that upholstered furniture has folding mechanisms. But the recliner sofa defies conventional wisdom. Similar designs were created at the end of the twentieth century. As you might guess, their name comes from the English word recline, literally translated as "lean back." This is an almost exhaustive description of the features of the device.

However, it is not so easy to realize such an advantage. A powerful and carefully thought-out mechanism significantly increases the cost of the product. Moreover, its frame and outer layers are often tried to be made of materials of the elite class. As a result, it is almost impossible to find a recliner among the sofas of the budget and even the middle price category. But the principle of operation itself can be embodied in various ways.

The mechanical recliner is simpler and cheaper than the electrically driven models. It will have to be transformed with some effort. Usually, the mechanism is set in motion when the hand is pressed against the back. Sometimes additional levers are used to speed up the process. Such a solution is not very convenient, but it provides a long service life and is resistant to deformation.

Electric driven models:

• depend on the connection to the mains;
• can be controlled both by the remote control and by buttons or a touch panel on the furniture itself;
• make a slight noise (buzz) when working;
• sometimes they can massage users;
• equipped with lithium-ion batteries;
• sometimes have a pair of drives (built into the backrest and footrest).

It is difficult to come up with something completely original in this type of device. Therefore, the design differences between individual circuits are understandable mainly to engineers.

Much more variety is manifested in the appearance of such furniture. Classic recliners are large armchairs with a soft headrest and the same armrests.

Some of the classic-type recliners can have bright, strong upholstery. This allows them to be successfully adapted to modern interiors. Recliner sofas are designed for a certain number of users. There are double and triple designs. And now it is appropriate to talk about specific varieties.

First of all, the number of seats becomes an important distinction. For an ordinary family, a double sofa is enough. But in the house of a large family, in a studio-type apartment, in the guest area and just in the office, triple furniture is more suitable. It is only necessary to take into account also, for which option there is enough space, and for which - no.

This solution was proposed by Italian furniture manufacturers in the mid-1980s. It immediately gained immense popularity. There are modular sofas among those that have a recliner mechanism. The flexible design and the ability to vary the component parts are very attractive to people. The sections are not rigidly fixed, they can always be disconnected and assembled according to a different scheme, or even used separately.

The advantages of a modular device are:

• strict individuality of sizes;
• the ability to adjust the parameters of protruding blocks;
• the possibility of equipping individual modules with shelves;
• ease of zoning large rooms.

The modular sofa allows you to save space by using only those units that you cannot do without. The range of such designs is quite large. However, it is difficult to choose a recliner sofa from modules in a small room. To ensure design reliability, manufacturers are forced to use more expensive components and technical solutions than usual. Therefore, the overwhelming majority of customers still prefer ordinary monolithic furniture.

As the name implies, such models are designed to be installed in a corner for the most part. Overlapping those areas that are usually not used, such a solution allows you to save space and improve its appearance at the same time.

The angular design visually delimits the sleeping and resting zone from the zone of constant daytime activity. However, in some design interiors, this element also gets a more intricate role. But almost regardless of such recommendations of professional designers, you can give preference to the L-shaped or U-shaped design, focusing purely on your taste.

It should be borne in mind that a corner sofa is a collective concept. This group includes both spacious products that allow 3-4 people to sit without problems, as well as compact furniture for limited space. Large models are often made up of ready-made modules, although this is not necessary.

It is furniture of a straight structure that is advised to give preference when decorating spacious guest rooms. It looks a little more solid and respectable, and the interior as a whole wins. People have the opportunity to more flexibly choose the depth of the seat (it is much more varied). An equally important advantage is a slightly larger capacity compared to corner modifications.

It must be remembered that the comfort and size of the seat depend not only on the geometry, but also on the nuances of the engineering plan. Each model has its own, and therefore you will have to select a sofa according to these parameters individually. Direct recliners fit perfectly into modern interior trends. A straight sofa should definitely be placed in the bedroom.

Among the German companies producing high-quality sofas with recliner, the brand stands out Koinor. Its products are known all over the planet and are actively used even in reputable offices, restaurants and exhibitions. Outstanding designers and experienced engineers are employed to work on Koinor products. The company strives in every possible way to guarantee maximum service life and unsurpassed aesthetic qualities at the same time.

A sofa can be considered an equally attractive solution. Rydberg with a pair of recliner mechanisms.

The products of the company are also popular. Bo-Box. The company has been operating for over 15 years. Various types of upholstery and additional accessories are used, which greatly simplifies the choice. Bo-Box designers pay special attention to the conformity of their products to the latest design trends. Effective and fast delivery of goods to all points of Russia has been debugged.

The products of such companies as:

• Etap Sofa;
• Dim Format;
• Unimebel;
• Gala;
• Grand Family.

When choosing a recliner for a home theater or just for a hallway, living room, you must first decide on the purchase budget. Simple mechanical samples are the cheapest. But they, with rare exceptions, do not allow varying the angle of fixation of the elements. Almost all products of any kind are equipped with electric motors. Even in the absence of a stable power supply, you can use those models that are equipped with a battery; its resource is usually designed for 2-3 weeks of active use.

If you have money, you can buy furniture with advanced functionality. So, the "slider" option allows you to make a revolution around its axis. Glider sofas can twist and sway. But for security reasons, such functions are disabled during nesting.

When equipping a large living room or home theater, you should give preference to massive straight furniture. As with choosing a regular sofa, quality and safety certifications should be required. Optimal rigidity and height of the backrest is important. Holofiber, synthetic winterizer and latex are best suited as fillers. The design is selected according to your taste; the fabric must match the color scheme of the room and have sufficient strength.

For an overview of the leather recliner sofa, see the following video.