When it comes to making any addition to your living room furniture, comfort is often an important consideration. With that in mind, there are a number of choices available, although nothing really beats the benefit of a good solid recliner to add to your living space. Aside from the obvious advantage of being able to take a nap at your choice, recliners offer a number of unforeseen bonuses which you may not have initially considered.

Take for example the three-pronged positioning of most recliners which allow for different ranges of comfort for your desired activity. There is the upright seated position of the recliner which allows for a more open and interactive seating, perfect for that casual talk with a friend over coffee. There is then the more relaxed position, where the legs can be put up, and leaning slightly back - you're now prepared to read your favorite book or watch a movie. There is finally the full pronged extended position for taking a nap or just for relaxation and listening to music (when using a recliner in the office, you might want to beware of this final position!)

When it comes to actually purchasing a recliner, there are a number of options available. In the first place consider doing a bit of research, either by paging through a furniture magazine or better yet by taking a look at the many online furniture stores wherein you can find different varieties of recliners, from the most basic to the more elegant leather recliner. This will also offer you the opportunity to obtain some idea of the various prices in order to find the best purchase available. Many stores also offer the possibility of ordering the pieces online, which is perfect for those who are strapped for time.

The other option is of course going to one of your local furniture stores, where you can find a wide variety of recliners. This offers the added advantage of being able to try out the different recliners while actually at the store. Doing a bit of online inspection, prior to your visit, would however be beneficial as well as worth the time, since you can save a few hours searching sites as opposed to searching stores in your car. Stores often vary in the range and selection of their furniture, and a more classical taste might be hard to find in an area where stores sell only contemporary living room furniture.

If you decide to opt for purchasing a recliner online, there are a number of things which you should keep in mind. First of all, make sure you have some idea of the style you are looking for, the color you want, the size, etc. Having a recliner shipped to your house and then realizing that you don't want black can be a real annoyance and often an added fee. Second, make sure you don't stick with the first site that you happen to come across. Often the most popular online stores won't have either the best selections or the best bargains. Finally, be sure to check out the shipping costs for the furniture. Some stores might offer what seems to be a great bargain, but in the end may leave you with a whopper of a cost when once the furniture has been brought through the door.



The author has bought two recliners to add to her living room furniture from an online furniture store. They look great and are very comfortable.