La-Z-Boy Blog

Do you sometimes dream of being able to attend important events without having to leave the comfort of your sofa? As the weather gets colder and the dark nights start drawing in, the temptation to stay relaxing on your La-Z-Boy recliner or sofa becomes even greater than usual. Well fear not, a pair of Japanese scientists may have come up with the answer – a ‘Human Uber’.

UK Wool Week, organised by The Campaign for Wool, is running until October 21 to celebrate the versatility of the material and raise its profile as an option for both fashion and interiors. According to figures from British Wool, 40,000 farmers produce 30 million kilos of wool in Britain each year. Here are five ways you can easily bring wool into your living room.

We’re delighted to announce that we have introduced eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging on the majority of all our sofas and chairs. La-Z-Boy UK is the first brand in the country to have adopted this revolutionary, 100% recycled and fully recyclable product, which features a woven, quilted protective bag and outer carton to minimise damage in transit.

The La-Z-Boy UK team had a fun packed evening of excitement at FriendsFest in London’s Kennington Park. The event, organised by The Luna Cinema in partnership with Comedy Central UK, celebrates all things Friends and gives fans of the ever-popular show the chance to relive favourite moments in accurate recreations of some of the iconic sets.

As temperatures plummet and leaves start falling from the trees, you may find yourself wanting to make a few changes to your living space. Giving your home an autumn makeover doesn’t have to mean doing anything drastic like stripping wallpaper or laying a new floor. Simply adding a few new pieces which reflect this season’s interior trends can revamp your home and make you ready to greet the colder weather in style.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can put extra strain on your heart and increase your risk of stroke, heart attack and a number of medical conditions. But one in three people with high blood pressure know nothing about it as it rarely causes any symptoms. Blood Pressure UK will be checking people’s blood pressure free of charge at stations all over the country until Sunday, September 16 and you can find your nearest here.

This week is Migraine Awareness Week and it is estimated that 190,000 migraine attacks will take place every day in England alone. But what makes a migraine different from a common or garden headache and how can you relieve the symptoms?

Want to keep active but can’t face getting off your La-Z-Boy chair? Chair exercises are a great way to build up your strength and fitness levels without having to leave your living room. They are ideal for the disabled and elderly but can also be used by anyone who wants to increase their activity levels. Here are a few exercises you can try from the comfort of your armchair.

If you’re heading off on holiday, you’ve probably put plans in place for your pets but what about your sofa? Direct sunlight and hot temperatures can be damaging to sofas so before you jet off anywhere sunny, spare a thought for your three piece suite. Giving your La-Z-Boy sofa or recliner a little bit of tender loving care over the warmer months will help it last longer so you will have more months of comfort and enjoyment.

We are delighted to announce that La-Z-Boy UK has won the Best Leather Manufacturer Award for the third consecutive year. Awarded by national furniture industry magazine Interiors Monthly, the accolade is voted for by furniture and interiors professionals in recognition of companies leading the way in the industry.