Find the Right Reclining Sectional for Your Room
A reclining sectional, also called a recliner sectional, gives you the wraparound seating of a sectional couch with recliners built right in, so everyone in the family can put their feet up at the same time. At Bel Furniture you'll find sectionals with recliners in nearly every size and shape, from 2-piece reclining loveseat sectionals for apartments to L-shaped sectionals for corner layouts and U-shaped sectionals that seat the whole crew for the big game. Most reclining sectional sofas are built from separate pieces, such as recliners, a corner wedge, armless seats, consoles and sometimes a chaise, that connect in your room. That makes delivery easier and lets you plan the layout around your walls, windows and TV.
Power vs. Manual Reclining Sectionals
A power reclining sectional, sometimes called an electric reclining sectional, reclines at the touch of a button. The footrest and backrest glide smoothly and stop in any position you like. Many power models add power headrests and USB-A or USB-C charging, and each powered piece plugs into a nearby outlet. A manual reclining sectional uses a pull tab or lever instead. It doesn't need electricity, it usually costs less, and it gives you more freedom to float the sectional away from the walls. If anyone in your home finds it hard to push out of a deep recline, power is worth it. If you want simple, dependable comfort at a lower price, manual is a smart choice.
Leather, Faux Leather or Performance Fabric?
A leather reclining sectional is a classic pick for family rooms because it wipes clean and develops a richer look over time. Top-grain leather is the premium option, while leather match uses leather on the seats, backs and arms where your skin touches and a color-matched material on the sides and back to keep the price friendly. Faux leather gives you a similar easy-care look for less. A fabric reclining sectional feels softer and cozier, and performance fabrics like Next-Gen Nuvella resist stains and clean up with mild soap and water, which makes them a favorite in homes with kids and pets. You'll also find corduroy, velvet and textured weaves in our lineup if you want a sectional with more personality.
Reclining Sectionals with Chaise, Consoles and Smart Features
A reclining sectional with chaise gives one person room to stretch out fully while others recline, and some designs include a press-back power chaise that reclines too. Consoles are the other big upgrade. Depending on the model, you'll find storage compartments, cup holders, wireless charging, Bluetooth speakers, LED lighting and even drop-down tables. If you like to watch TV fully reclined, look for power headrests, which tilt forward so you can see the screen without straining your neck. Put these features together and a reclining sectional becomes a home theater seat for the whole family.
Small Reclining Sectionals and Modular Designs
Furnishing an apartment, condo or smaller living room? A small reclining sectional, such as a 2-piece reclining loveseat sectional, gives you two recliners in about the footprint of a loveseat. Look for wall-hugger or zero-wall recliners, which need only a few inches between the seat back and the wall. Modular sectionals let you start small and add a corner, armless seat or console later when you move into a bigger space. Our guide to the best reclining sectionals for small spaces walks through the models that fit tight rooms best.
How to Measure for a Reclining Sectional
Start with the length of each wall the sectional will sit against, then check the fully reclined length listed on the product page. Standard recliners need about 12 to 18 inches behind them to recline, while wall-hugger designs need as little as 3 to 6 inches. In front, leave room for the footrests to extend plus a walkway of about 30 to 36 inches. Finally, measure your doorways, hallways and stairs and compare them with the largest single piece, not the assembled sectional. Our reclining sectional space guide covers every measurement step by step.
Shop Reclining Sectionals at Bel Furniture in Texas
As Texas's largest family-owned furniture retailer, Bel Furniture offers reclining sectionals from Signature Design by Ashley, Benchcraft, Coaster and more at direct factory prices with no middleman. Take advantage of special financing for up to 60 months, enjoy free delivery and setup on orders over $1,499, and test the recline in person at a showroom near you in Spring, Katy, Champions, Humble, Memorial, Sharpstown, Webster, Pasadena, Sugar Land, Beaumont, Lake Jackson, Victoria, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Calallen or Del Rio. Looking for something different? Browse all sectional sofas, stationary sectionals or reclining sofas.