When it comes to choosing your ideal sofa or armchair, there may be more options than you realise.
While comfort will usually be your top priority when selecting furniture for your living room, there are other elements which can help you take your relaxation to the next level. La-Z-Boy UK’s design team have incorporated new technology and clever features into many of the brand’s collections to help you find your perfect place to sit.
La-Z-Boy is famous for both its power and manual recliners, but here are some other features you might not know about:
Hidden storage
Do you ever feel like there’s nowhere to keep your bits and pieces while you sit back and unwind? Handy in-built storage offers you the ideal place to keep things like books, magazines, remote controls and charging cables tucked out of view.
The Beck, Skye, Faith, Harnden ranges are among those which include an optional console unit with storage, which can be added to your sofa. Meanwhile, Logan comes with hidden side storage in the arms of the collection’s sofas and chairs. Cove, Logan, Oakley, Taylor and Ivan all include storage footstools or ottomans in the collection, giving you somewhere to sit, put your feet up and hide your clutter, all in one piece of furniture.
Lumbar support
If you feel like you need more support for your lower back, you may want to consider investing in a sofa or armchair with lumbar support. When activated, the lumbar support which can be added to some of La-Z-Boy UK’s products will help fill the gap between your lower back and the chair or sofa itself. This can be useful in preventing slouching and can help reduce the back pain you might otherwise experience from sitting for long periods of time.
Lumbar support is available as an optional add-on with a number of La-Z-Boy UK collections, including Harnden, Watson and Atlanta.
Adjustable headrests
Being able to adjust your headrest to different angles can help you feel more comfortable and reduce the risk of any neck pain or strain. Whether you are laying back to take a nap, watching TV or reading a book, you can move your powered headrest so it is at the best angle for you.
Available as an optional extra on many of La-Z-Boy UK’s power recline models, the headrest can be adjusted or tilted at the push of a button. Powered headrests also offer a little more height for taller people and mean everyone in the family can find their perfect position for relaxing and unwinding. Adjustable headrests are available in a number of collections including Bella, Watson and Taylor.
Built-in speakers
Speakers built into your sofa mean you can listen to music as you relax and enjoy an immersive experience when watching a film or your favourite TV show. And as the speaker is discreetly incorporated into your furniture, you don’t have to find space for a bulky sound system which might ruin your living room aesthetic.
Beck’s smart console unit includes a HiFi system which allows you to connect your sofa to your smartphone or TV using Bluetooth. If you know exactly how you like your music to sound, you can adjust it yourself using treble and bass controls or use auto tuning for a simple, hassle-free experience.
Huxley and Atlanta are also available with a console unit containing a Bluetooth speaker, while Bella uses touchscreen technology to allow you to seamlessly control your music through your sofa.
Wireless charging
While all the powered models in the La-Z-Boy UK ranges now come with charging ports for your devices, some products also come with wireless charging. This allows you to charge up your device as you relax without worrying about plugging in any wires.
Wireless charging also helps you keep your home clutter-free as you don’t need to keep different chargers to hand for all your devices. The console units available with Skye, Faith, Beck, Cleveland, Harnden, Dixie, Lakewood and Portland all come with wireless charging so you’ll never need to worry about your phone dying while you enjoy some me-time.
Heated seats
When the weather starts to turn colder, you can still stay warm and cosy without having to pile on the blankets or turn up the heating. Some of La-Z-Boy UK’s ranges come with the option of adding heated seats to your power recliners so you can gently warm yourself up as you lay back and relax. Collections offering the heated seat upgrade include Bella, Cleveland, Douglas, Logan, Murray and Portland.
Cup holders
We’ve all had that moment where we’re drinking a tea or coffee on the sofa and we’re not quite sure where to put it. Do you reach over to put it down on a coffee table or risk putting it down on the floor and hope you don’t end up knocking it over by mistake?
Many of La-Z-Boy UK’s ranges come with the option of adding cup holders so you’ll always have somewhere handy to put your drink while you relax. The arms of Logan’s sofas and chairs open out to reveal a useful cup holder, as well as some extra storage.
Dixie and Lakewood have the option of adding a console unit containing cooling cup holders so your drink will stay chilled even when the weather is hot. And the console units available with Skye, Cleveland and Huxley also have space to put your drinks.
· Browse all the current La-Z-Boy UK ranges here and check our online store locator to find your nearest stockist.
