Red Leather Recliners
Buy the best red leather recliners selected and recommended by interior designers. By Caroline Patterson.
Red leather recliners are versatile, easy to maintain and look amazing in many styles from modern to glam. Use them as an accent furniture piece in your living room or theater room. Whether you choose a raspberry red or dark cherry hue, your new leather recliner will be a striking addition you and your guests will adore.
Red Leather Recliners
Buying Guide
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.
Recliners allow you to relax and kick up your feet as you lean back on soft, thick cushioning. Red leather recliners promote your comfort even more because the color red can stir up feelings of warmth and love.
Red leather recliners are found in many shades, including:
- Crimson
- Merlot
- Rust
- Fire engine
The shade of red you choose is up to you. Deep reds absorb light and make an object appear darker. Purple-red shades make a space feel quieter and more intimate. Depending on the texture of the upholstery, brighter reds allow light to bounce off the surface to make a piece seem lighter. If the red is tinged with orange, the chair will convey more energy.
Perhaps you use your chair in a space where you do your thinking about work and personal matters. If it’s a red leather upholstery recliner in fiery red, your mind could be stimulated.
Even though some recliners need 36 inches of space between their back and the wall to recline, others (called limited huggers} lean forward as you recline to save space. Some pieces require as little as 3 inches for reclining.
The manufacturers of recliners think of the ways they can meet the needs of all kinds of buyers. For example, if you are a gamer or a person who watches a lot of movies, you might want a cup holder on your recliner. If you are in a lovey-dovey relationship, you might choose a recliner that seats two.
Some recliners have powerlifts that raise people until they are in a standing position. These are particularly good for people who are unable to stand up to get out of a chair. Recliners with built-in back massagers are available. Some even massage the feet or arms.
Since recliners can be heavy, you might want one with the easy-roll feature which permits moving with ease. Another way to grab the luxury experience that manufacturers of red leather recliners offer is to select cushions that are made with high-density foam. These cushions will retain their shape over time.
The pushback recliner is the simplest type. Simply use your back and legs to either recline or sit up. Other red leather recliners operate with a lever. The push button is the mechanism on some. Two positions or three positions (one for upright and up to two to recline) are offered on some models. Others offer more.
Bonus Tip: Before buying a red leather recliner, sit in it. If you can’t do that, get one from a seller that offers a return policy. For the safety of children and pets, make sure that they can’t get caught in the gap between the seat and the leg rest. Ensure too that they can’t reach the controls.
Red leather recliners are durable, stain resistant and easy to maintain. They are luxury items that will make you feel like a king or queen if you make your selection carefully.