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Clients ask you to give them the best of both worlds – Instagram-worthy, high-design living rooms that also help them relax comfortably at the end of a long work day. This may feel like one of your biggest challenges as an interior designer, but many furniture manufacturers have stepped up, creating durable, comfortable furniture with high quality materials, and cutting-edge designs.
From comfortable favorites like sectional couches and recliner chairs, to chaise lounges with relaxed silhouettes and completely customizable pieces, we’ve compiled a product guide that will enable you to elevate your next living room design, while still ensuring your clients can enjoy their homes comfortably.
Modular Sectionals
Modular sectional couches remain one of the most popular modern options for living room furniture due to their versatility, flexible applications, and highly customizable nature. Conceptualized as family friendly lounge furniture, sectionals offer wide seats, comfortable cushions, and modern flair that pairs well with most interiors.
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Couch Potatoes
Austin, TexasCouch Potatoes manufactures quality modern and mid-century furniture that combine minimalist style with maximum comfort and design flexibility. Their popular Fluffy Collection consists of any modular arrangement of their Armless Chair, Corner Wedge, & Ottoman pieces.
- Cushion crafted with 1.8 density foam called Trillium fill—a synthetic down that mimics the softness of feathers without sacrificing durability
- 80+ fabrics and leathers
- Strong community focus – second chance initiative, disaster relief, non-profit involvement
Recliners
Recliners, especially those with ergonomic features, offer not only comfort, but possible health benefits to both the elderly and individuals with chronic pain or joint afflictions. While many companies offer trendy technological additions to their recliners, ones which prioritize high-performance materials and solid design principles will offer comfort and operate fully for longer.
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HomeStretch Furniture
Nettleton, Mississippi
HomeStretch Furniture designs ergonomic recliners from top tier materials like hardwood and high density seat foam. Their premium collection, Custom Comfort, features individual and sofa recliners that reduce joint pain and improve blood flow.
- Luxury features including a power headrest, a power lumbar, and an extended footrest, paired with a handheld remote and USB charging port.
- Choice of leather or patented high-performance fabric covers – soft to the touch, but resistant to dirt, scratches, and stains.
Sleeper Sofas
Many clients seek the convenience of transformable furniture that offers multiple applications. However, many sleeper sofas have a reputation for being uncomfortable in either configuration – sagging cushions, creaking frame joints, and poor back support. But modern companies have developed improved sleeper sofa systems which promise comfort and withstand wear.
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American Leather
Dallas, TexasAmerican Leather specializes in custom, handcrafted, made-to-order furniture. They are known for their innovative sleeper sofas which feature a patented platform sleep system with no bars or springs.
- The sofas require zero wall clearance, incorporate loose back and seat cushions, and are easily disassembled to fit through any space
- They offer over 500 upholstery choices, multiple configurations, and style options for peak customization
- Sustainable manufacturing practices include upcycling leather, domestic sourcing, using sustainably harvested wood, and precision-engineering to create minimal waste
Oversized Swivel Accent Chair
While many accent chair may prioritize style over comfort, oversized accent chairs offer a relaxing option for families with children or big and tall adults alike. Plush fabrics and softer cushions made from high quality materials will enhance comfort without sacrificing durability or design aesthetics.
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Parker House Furniture
Eastvale, California
Parker House Furniture creates a range of matching accent chairs and ottomans, optimized for comfort, longevity, and modern style. One of their standout offerings is an oversized, plush swivel chair with ottoman.
- Low arms, comfort pillows, and 360-degree swivel base offer a luxurious lounge experience
- Tailored and upholstered in an ultra-plush wide corded velvet and matching welt
- Specialized cotton casings prevent feather migration and ensure cushions keep their shape
Chaise Lounges and Settees
Chaise lounges and settees are a compact furnishing option which can fit into traditional designs, or serve as a more high-design statement piece in modern interiors. Carrying a flavor of luxurious French history, they provide a stylish, yet still comfortable, option for sitting rooms, sunrooms, or dressing rooms.
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Fairfield
Lenoir, North CarolinaFairfield has been crafting quality furniture, including their neutral toned chaise lounges and settees, for one hundred years. They are committed to innovating solutions which continue to enhance both durability and comfort, with sustainable production processes.
- Upholstery frames are constructed of solid kiln dried hardwoods and feature original, triple-doweled joint reinforcement at all stress points
- Cushions and pillow have a hypoallergenic filling combination of 50% polyester fiber, 45% fowl feather, and 5% fowl down
- Their Soft-Luxe system features 100-300 coils per seat, with separate suspension systems in each cushion to eliminate a “roll-together” effect
Custom Furniture
Individual client preferences vary widely, so securing custom furnishings is an excellent way to ensure your clients will be comfortable no matter their size, unique health needs, or the dimensions of their home. Some standout companies work closely with designers to customize the fabric and materials of existing designs or to create new pieces starting from the very beginning with CAD design.
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Jamie Stern Furniture, Carpet & Leather
New York, New York
Jamie Stern has made it their mission to provide interior designers with more say in the design process than they ever thought possible. They collaborate closely with interior designers through each stage of product specification.
- Sofa designs can be altered by dimension, cushion fill, and finishes, including legs or nail head details
- CAD renderings for original designs available with a 12-14 week lead time
- Choose from performance fabrics, synthetic materials, embossed or custom finished leather, and more
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The Sofa Guy
Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaThe Sofa Guy specializes in creating custom sectionals, sofas, and lounge chairs to fit each individual’s comfort preferences based on cushion type, depth, and even the pitch of each piece. Everything from the stitch of the fabric to the finishes on the wood can be specified.
- Transitional, traditional, contemporary, coastal designs, and more
- Thousands of fabric and leather styles representing a variety of materials, durability, and textures
- House calls to design the best configuration to fit each space
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