How to Match Recliner Chairs With your Sofa

We are, of course, dedicated to supplying practical furniture that brings our customers comfort. But at The Mobility Furniture Company we are acutely aware that new furnishings should be aesthetically pleasing and suit our customers’ homes.

Functionality and form do not need to be pitted against each other. We’ve worked with the best in the industry to ensure that our mobility furniture takes into account our customers’ health and mobility needs and looks fabulous too.

As a consequence, many customers ask us for style tips when it comes to choosing their riser recliner sofas and riser recliner chairs, including if the two should match. We’ve compiled some style tips below to answer this important question.

Should my recliner match my sofa?

In short: this is totally up to you. It may not be the most helpful answer, but not wanting a recliner chair and matching sofa – or if you want any of your furniture to match at all – is a completely personal decision that depends on your individual style and tastes. We’ve seen many beautiful living rooms which had matching furniture, and just as many beautiful rooms which didn’t.

Not sure if you would like your sofa and recliner to match? We’ve given further information on both scenarios below.

Opting for matching furniture – how to match sofas and chairs

Matching sofas and chairs are arguably an easier and safer option for many of us. Not only does it reduce the chances of mis-matching furniture (in a bad way as opposed to a stylistic choice) but it can be just as representative of your personal style and look just as agreeable as furniture that isn’t all from the same collection.

Advantages of matching your recliner and sofa include:

• Less shopping around – Most retailers offer matching chairs and recliners as part of collections, which makes this a much easier option for many customers. Why shop around for a variety of items when you can just get them from one place?
• Can save money – This can mean you make savings, good news for the purse strings.
• And time! – As well as saving money, you will undoubtedly save on time when you buy from one retailer. Plus you will not need to wait in for multiple deliveries, so less of your precious time is wasted at home.
• May be a safer option stylistically – Matching is often a safer bet in terms of being sure your new sofa and recliner will look smart in your living room. Cohesion in décor is never a bad thing and often embodies more classic and traditional styles.

Opting for sofas and recliners with different styles – how to mix and match couches

Choosing sofas and recliners that aren’t part of a matching set can create aesthetically pleasing results. Advantages of mixing your recliner and sofa styles include:

• Can create more specific styles – As mixing and matching sofas and recliners offers more customisation, you are free to create more specific styles.
• Sometimes seen as more modern – Trends for interior furnishings often follow trends for fashion. Traditionally, it was highly desirable to wear outfits that were all part of one style and completely matched, such as suits or dress sets. In more modern times, this is no longer expected and people express themselves through a wider variety of non-matching clothing. This trend is reflected in furnishings, with furniture being less uniform in contemporary styles.
• More personal and unique – With such a wide range of choice when it comes to recliners and sofas, matching them in your own way is likely to produce a personal and unique outcome. The chances of somebody else having your exact choice of furniture is pretty slim, meaning you can relax in a space knowing it’s 100% you.

Top tips for choosing furniture

Whether you prefer a matching couch and recliner or not, it’s important to remember some fundamental style tips. The pointers will help you furnish any room whilst embracing your individual style:

• Start with one piece of furniture – Whether you already have an item you love or you have your eye on something new, begin with one piece of furniture and stylistically build around this. If this one piece is part of a set, then so be it. If not, start from this one piece of furniture to style the room around it.
• Recognise any focal points – Large windows, fireplaces, or even a large sofa, focal points can be structural or furnishings. Realise the focal points in your rooms, those which are already there and the ones you will put in place, and build around these.
• Balance large and small items – No matter if they match or not, large and small items need to be balanced so that no part of the room seems too cluttered. Ensure adequate spacing between furnishings and a good mix of sizes around the room.

Although there is no definitive answer, our points above should help you furnish a room. Whether you prefer a completely matching sofa and recliners, or a more eclectic look, the most important thing to remember is to take your time and have a little fun along the way.