There’s no reason to sacrifice luxury and comfort if you have a small living or family room. One of the best ways to accomplish those goals is to tuck a small, sectional sofa with recliner into the space.
There’s no reason to sacrifice luxury and comfort if you have a small living or family room. One of the best ways to accomplish those goals is to tuck a small, sectional sofa with recliner into the space.
A recliner adds an entirely new dimension to a room. It’s great for sleeping or napping, of course. It also allows you to curl up and do some work, read or watch a movie in comfort – or simply stretch out and relax. A small sectional typically has two pieces, seating two, three or four full-sized adults. It can be straight, curved or L-shaped; a curved or L-shaped sectional makes the most of available space, while a U-shaped recliner is unlikely to fit into a smaller room.
If a recliner is built-in, one piece will usually be a sofa and the other will be a matching reclining chair; you can choose to place the recliner on either side of the setup. However, other configurations are available, such as the home theater style: two sofas (or loveseats) with movie seat-style recliners built in, perhaps with a console or drink holder in the middle.
You can find a small, sectional sofa with recliner to match virtually any décor. Generally speaking, traditional sectionals feature comfortable fabric upholstery, curved lines and functional wooden legs. Contemporary models will have straighter lines and smooth upholstery (often leather), and may feature thick metal legs. Mid-century modern sofas with recliners will be similar in shape, but with graceful lines, longer wooden legs and tufted upholstery. And country-style small, sectional sofas with recliners are light in color and material (linen or cotton are popular choices), and may sit directly on the floor.
There are endless possibilities when it comes to materials. As mentioned earlier, some décors call for the use of leather (or faux leather), patterned cotton or linen. However, you’ll find these sectional sofas covered in everything from microfibers and twill (for easy cleaning), to velvet and polyester.
The final consideration (other than price) is the style of the cushions and arms. Tight, solid cushions can’t be removed easily, while split-backed sofas provide separate padding for each individual. Models with removable pillows are the most versatile, allowing family members to adjust the padding to their liking. Traditionally, small sectional sofas with recliners have had arms, but armless models have become more popular over the last decade.
