Modern Reclining Sectional

Caroline Patterson Interior Design Expert

Caroline is a young, New York-based interior designer and home decor writer, obsessed with textiles and designer furniture. Backed with rigorous training from a prestigious design school, as well as a profound understanding of material quality and fabric care, she offers spot-on advice on how to furnish your place with reliable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing pieces.

Updated 15/04/2021

We all love sectional sofas, especially if you have a big family. But the design is updating and we now have for you a modern version you will appreciate. Behold! The modern reclining sectional. With reclining seating throughout and many colors and upholstery options, you are sure to find your next sectional in this extensive collection. Take a look.

Buying Guide

Are you looking for a large comfortable family sofa? With so many different styles and designs available, it's very difficult to agree on living room furniture for the home. However, many families will struggle to find many faults with a modern reclining sectional. With colors available to suit every living room, these sofas will slot perfectly around a corner of the living room, and have one or two sections which are able to recline. This provides ultimate comfort for everybody sitting on the sofa, and has the appearance of a contemporary and sleek piece of furniture.

How to select the best upholstery for a reclining sectional?

If you're choosing a family sofa and more than one or two people are involved in the decision, it may take a while to find the best material. Let's look at the most common materials available and see if any of them could suit you.

Leather: A true classic offering plenty of comfort, leather comes with a modern look that most people enjoy. It fits in homes which already have existing leather furniture, and is available in a dark black, a rustic brown or an ultra modern clean white. The elegance of leather means that you can match a leather chaise lounge without it looking out of place.
Fabric: Modern sectionals can also be seen in fabric material, along with thick padded cushions. This is a great alternative for those who don't like leather, and it can still look very modern. With ranges from classic to bespoke fabric to suit every home, fabric sofas are often paired with elegant wooden or chrome feet.
Felt: Not everyone's first choice but definitely something to consider if you're after a different modern look for your home, a felt reclining sectional is high quality, comfortable and soft. It's available in many different colors, and often has a back which features buttons and curves, offering a somewhat retro yet highly modern style.

What frame styles do modern reclining sectionals come with?

One of the features of a reclining sofa which adds the style is the frame. This is the skeleton of the sofa and holds it all together. While most of the sofa frame is hidden by the cushions and padding, there are elements that you are still able to see, such as the sides and the bottom.

Rounded sides: This modern style of reclining sectional features circular detail on either side of the sofa. This not only allows you to store things within the hollow of the circles, but also adds a modern feature.
Chrome posts: These don't get in the way of your sofa when sitting down on it, but chrome posts on either side of the sofa give a modern look while also providing durability and sturdiness. Most commonly seen with leather sofas, on either side of the furniture you will see chrome posts around two feet in height.
Affixed side table: Rather than having to buy different pieces of furniture to get the same effect in your living room, you can consider a modern reclining sectional which already has side tables included. These are built into the frame of the sofa so that you have two matching side tables at either end.