This article was written by Ryan Podnar, furniture expert at La-Z-Boy South Texas
A new sofa can make your space into your dream living room. From reclining sofas to a sofa with a chaise, each type of sofa has its own unique features.
One of the best things you can do to make your new leather recliner sofa feel like it’s just for you is to customize it to your liking! Since there are so many different types of sofas, it can be confusing to know what you can customize on each type.
To help you learn all about La-Z-Boy South Texas sofa options and upgrades, this article will walk you through each type of sofa, and all of the customization options possible.
Stationary sofas are fixed in their structure and do not have any movable or adjustable parts. These couches come in various styles, sizes, and materials, offering a wide range of options to suit different decor preferences and room sizes.
Reclining sofas are designed to offer enhanced comfort and relaxation by featuring adjustable sections that allow users to recline the backrest and extend the footrest. These sofas come equipped with manual mechanisms that enable customers to find their preferred seating or lying position with ease.
Reclining sofas are ideal for home theaters, living rooms, or any space where relaxation is a priority, offering a perfect blend of functionality and comfort. Available in various styles, materials, and configurations, recliner sofas can accommodate different aesthetic preferences and room layouts while providing a luxurious seating experience.
Power reclining sofas are advanced seating solutions that feature electric motors to adjust the backrest and footrest positions at the touch of a button. These reclinable sofas offer personalized comfort by allowing users to find their ideal reclining angle effortlessly.
Power recliner sofas also offer unique upgrades that recliner sofas don’t, such as adjustable headrest & lumbar support. Available in various materials, styles, and sizes, they can complement any living space while providing superior comfort and ease of use.
Sleeper sofas, also known as sofa beds, are versatile pieces of furniture that serve dual purposes as both seating and sleeping accommodations. By incorporating a pull-out mattress hidden within the bottom part of the sofa's frame, they can easily transform from a regular sofa into a comfortable bed.
Sofa sleepers are ideal for small apartments, guest rooms, or any living space where maximizing functionality is important. Available in a variety of styles, sizes, and materials, sleeper sofas offer a practical and stylish solution for those needing extra sleeping space without sacrificing room aesthetics.
If you are setting up a formal living room or modern living room, you are likely looking for a formal sofa with beautiful wood legs. One of the advantages of getting your sofa at La-Z-Boy South Texas is that you can customize the finish on the wood legs.
Depending on the particular model you like, you will have your choice of the following 4 wood leg finish options:
If you’re looking for a fabric sofa, there are a number of different fabric cover upgrade options to choose from. Here is the total list of options available:
There are 2 different leather cover options available for sofas at La-Z-Boy South Texas:
At an additional cost, the cushions of all sofas can also be upgraded to include firmer cushioning. Over time, your modern sofa will remember your unique figure and enhance the comfort of your furniture.
This could be a great option for people with mobility issues, allowing you to get in and out of your furniture more comfortably.
Stationary sofas come with pillows, which means you can customize those as well. You can accessorize your pillows by adding an accent color to them, as well as contrasting welt, cording or fringe.
If you want to get specific, you can also request feather padding for your pillows instead of the usual foam padding.
Unlike manual reclining sofas that use a latch, power reclining sofas come with a control panel or a wireless remote for easy reclining at the touch of a button. You can also adjust the headrest support with this convenient feature.
The adjustable headrest allows you to move the head of the sofa from 0-55 degrees, giving you more range of motion with your reclining positions.
What’s more, there are USB ports next to the control panels to charge your electronic devices and two memory settings that allow you to save any of your favorite relaxing positions. This way, you can easily recline back to the position you favor quickly and accurately.
All power upgrades can be cordless, thanks to our rechargeable battery pack. With this, you can place your power recliner sofa anywhere without worrying about plugging them into an electrical outlet.
Customers have the option to choose a contrasting welt trim to accentuate the design of the sofa. Furthermore, patterned welt trim options are available, which can enhance the aesthetics of the furniture frame.
If you want to add extra accents to your beautiful sofa, nailhead trims are an excellent option. Customers can choose from a variety of colors, including:
With the sofas that have matching ottomans available, there is an option to change the leg style to another one. Simply ask a design consultant to show you what other options are available.
You can also add casters to your ottoman for quick and easy mobility.
Casters are wheels that replace the legs of your ottoman so they can easily be moved around without creating scuffs on your hardwood flooring.
Now that you know the types of sofas and all of the customizations that La-Z-Boy South Texas offers, we will now go through the customizable features for each type of sofa.
As we go through each type of sofa, it’s important to keep in mind that not every sofa model at La-Z-Boy South Texas offers the same amount of upgrades.
For example, the Laurel Sofa only offers 2 of the 4 wood leg finish options (brown mahogany, coffee), while the Kennedy Sofa offers 3 of the 4 (coffee, graphite, driftwood).
As we were walking through all of the customizable features for sofas at La-Z-Boy South Texas, you may have had some ideas start swirling around your head. From a power leather reclining sofa to a deep sofa with a cushion upgrade, there are so many options.
What’s ultimately important is to figure out what matters to you most about a sofa. Keep in mind these questions when you are looking for the right sofa:
Once you’ve answered these questions for yourself, you’ll be ready to get serious about finding your new sofa. If you’re ready, come into your nearest La-Z-Boy South Texas store to work with in-store design experts to find the right sofa for you.