Motorized recliners are a specialized recliner type that was designed specifically for mobility challenged individuals. Motorized recliners feature a lift system that allows mobility challenged people to get in and out of the recliner easily and as safely as possible. These recliners also operate with a system that enables the user to achieve a full recline at the push of a button. Motorized recliners rely on modern technology and age-old recliner structures, making them the ideal pieces of seating furniture for the elderly or for people who have physical conditions that prevent them from moving about easily.
What styles of motorized recliners are available?
Motorized recliners are available in a wide range of different styles, so you are likely to find something that appeals to you if you are willing to do a bit of searching. Granted, you probably will not find a lot of variety down at your local furniture store, but if you run an online search you should be able to find plenty in the way of style variation.
Motorized recliners will work well within both contemporary interior design schemes and traditional settings, depending on the surface materials used in their design as well as the upholstery structure. For traditional designs, vinyl wooden upholstery with smooth black leather is one option that could look particularly attractive. Contemporary designs might benefit more from a style approach based on a microfiber surface material and steel upholstery. There are many other ways to customize a motorized recliner, but this should give you a basic idea of what to start with.
Primary features of motorized recliner chairs
Motorized recliners are characteristically designed with maximal comfort in mind, especially since they are aimed at a group of customers that will likely be needing comfort more than the average person. For this reason, you will likely find most motorized recliners to be built with soft cushions that at the same time support the spine. Many recliners with motor technology also feature ergonomic surfaces or zero gravity designs. This helps to promote an environment where the recliner's user will experience next to no spinal pressure. Most recliners will feature a hand-held mechanism that has built in buttons for operating the lift system or varying the degree of recline available. A typical recliner will come with at least a 1-year warranty.
Things to look out for
As is the case with most motorized systems, a motorized recliner will be more susceptible to break down than a regular recliner. Some recliners are sold with an emergency battery backup system, so in the event that the primary battery is depleted, the lift system will still function. Keep in mind that if the entire lift system malfunctions, you will need to have the recliner repaired. In some cases, the company that you purchased the recliner from will do it for you. In others, you will need to bring your recliner to a furniture repair shop. The structure of the recliner is unlikely to break down unless it is abused in some way, so probably the only thing you will need to look out for is the lift system.
