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Whether you want a supportive spot to read, a plush recliner to put your feet up, or a smart occasional chair to complete a room, the right chair makes an everyday difference. Our range brings together classic armchairs, cosy fireside and wing chairs, and manual and powered recliners, in velvet, boucle, woven fabric and easy-clean faux-leather finishes to suit any living room, bedroom or snug.
Below is straightforward advice on choosing between a static armchair and a recliner, getting the fit right for your body and your room, and picking a fabric that lasts - with fast UK delivery and 30-day returns on every order.
Start with how you'll use the chair. A static armchair is lighter, sits neatly against a wall and comes in the widest choice of styles, making it the natural pick for reading, occasional seating or adding character to a corner. A recliner is built for relaxation - reclining the back and raising a footrest to take the pressure off your legs and lower back. Choose a manual recliner for a simple lever action and no cables, or a powered recliner for smooth, effortless adjustment at the touch of a button, which many people find easier on stiff joints.
A comfortable chair fits your frame. When seated, your feet should rest flat on the floor with your back supported and a little space behind your knees. Taller people are usually more comfortable in a higher-backed chair with a deeper seat, while a compact fireside chair suits smaller frames and rooms. Recliners need extra planning: leave room behind the chair for the seat-back to tilt - unless it's a wall-hugger design that slides forward as it reclines - and allow clear space in front for the footrest. Always measure the spot before you buy, and check the chair will pass through your doorways.
The covering sets both the feel and the upkeep. Velvet and boucle add texture and a sense of occasion, ideal for a chair that's more about looks than daily wear. Woven fabrics are warm and come in the most colours - look for a high rub count for hard-wearing use. Faux leather is the easy-clean champion, wiping down in moments, which makes it popular for recliners and family rooms. For lasting comfort, look for supportive foam or pocket-sprung seats that hold their shape, and add a scatter cushion for extra lower-back support.
A manual recliner uses a lever or your body weight to recline and needs no power, while a powered recliner adjusts smoothly at the touch of a button. Powered models are often easier for those with limited mobility or stiff joints, but need to be near a socket.
Most recliners need clearance behind for the back to tilt, so leave a gap from the wall. Wall-hugger designs are the exception - they slide forward as they recline, needing only a few centimetres - and all recliners need clear space in front for the footrest.
When seated, your feet should rest flat on the floor with your back supported and a little space behind the knees. Taller people suit higher backs and deeper seats, while a compact fireside chair fits smaller frames and rooms better.
Faux leather is the simplest to maintain, wiping clean in seconds, which is why it's popular for recliners and family rooms. Hard-wearing woven fabrics with a high rub count are also practical and come in a wider choice of colours.
Yes - reclining the back and raising the footrest takes pressure off your legs and lower back, which many people find ideal for reading, watching television or a quick nap. Look for a supportive seat that holds its shape over time.
We deliver chairs and recliners across the UK, carefully packed, and every one is covered by our 30-day returns policy - so you can check the comfort and fit are right for you at home.
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