Recliner Sofas

Find your preferred way to unwind with recliner sofas from Heavenly Beds in Cheltenham, serving Gloucestershire with UK-wide delivery.

Explore manual and electric reclining designs, including two and three-seater options and coordinating armchairs across selected ranges. Whether you enjoy sitting upright with a book or putting your feet up in the evening, compare the seat feel, back support and available resting positions. Upholstery, controls and the space needed for the footrest and back to move are all part of the choice. Our Cheltenham team can help you check those details and confirm which models are available to try, so you can choose a recliner around your comfort preferences and the layout of your living room.
BUYING GUIDE

Compare manual and electric recliner sofas

Manual recliners are operated using the mechanism provided, which may involve a lever and body movement. Try the action to check that you can open and close it comfortably, and follow the model's operating instructions.

Electric recliners use powered controls to adjust the available positions. Check the control layout and range of movement on the specific model. A standard electric recliner should not be assumed to include a powered lifting function or to meet an individual's mobility needs.

Electric needs a socket within reach. Think about that before you commit to a position in the room.

Measure the recline, not the sofa

The dimension people forget. A recliner needs clear space behind it to go back, and the footrest comes forward too.

Wall-hugging designs need only a few inches behind them, which is what makes a recliner possible in a room where the sofa has to sit against the wall. Standard designs need considerably more. Check which you are buying.

Check construction, care and warranty details

Review the frame, cushion and mechanism specifications together with the care instructions. Warranty cover can differ between upholstery, moving parts and electrical components, so check what applies to your chosen sofa.

Come and sit in one

Recline angle, seat depth and how easy it is to get out of are impossible to judge from a photograph, and they vary a lot between ranges. This is a category where ten minutes in the showroom saves you from a five year mistake.

FAQ

Questions we get asked most

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How much space is needed behind a recliner?

Use the manufacturer's fully reclined dimensions and required wall clearance for the exact model. Allow space in front for the footrest as well as behind the back, keeping the movement area clear. Wall-hugging designs can have different requirements, so check the specification rather than applying one gap to every recliner.

Do electric recliners need a socket?

An electric recliner needs the power arrangement specified by its manufacturer, usually access to a suitable mains socket. Check cable length, any approved battery option and the location of the controls before choosing its position. Keep leads away from moving mechanisms and walking routes, and follow the supplied electrical instructions.

What happens in a power cut?

The recliner may remain in its current position unless the model includes an approved backup or emergency-return feature. Check this before buying and ask how any backup is maintained and operated. Do not force the mechanism. Where being able to return upright is particularly important, raise that requirement before selecting a sofa.

Can I get matching armchairs?

Coordinating armchairs are available in selected ranges. Ask Heavenly Beds in Cheltenham to check the matching upholstery, seat dimensions and manual or electric options for your chosen sofa. A separate chair can give one person a reclining seat without making the whole sofa a recliner; measure its fully extended footprint as well.

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