Furniture/Today and HGTV launched a Consumer Views Survey in January, which got responses from over 8,000 U.S. consumers. The following are the results gleaned from the survey.
Stain-resistant fabric is the top reason why customers are willing to pay more for a recliner. This information is bolstered by a trend in 2009 where about half of displayed recliner units in furniture stores are upholstered in performance fabric. Another feature that attracts customers to pay more for a reclining chair is the warranty that comes with the product. Almost half of the consumers who responded to the survey said they’ll also shell out more for a leather recliner as well as additional back support.
The survey results also reflected that though getting a good price for a recliner is essential, more and more customers also put a lot of value to quality and durability. About 40 percent of survey responses say that they expect a newly purchased recliner to last 5 to 9 years while more than half say it should last more than 10 years.
Traditional stores are still the first places customers check when they’re looking to buy recliners. About 24 percent say they’ll shop from manufacturer-branded stores and 12 percent say they’ll browse the Internet first. However, more than half of respondents say they’ll research an item online but buy it in a traditional store. Only 6 percent say they’ll browse and purchase through the Internet while another 6 percent will research for an item in a store but buy it on the Internet.
The survey suggests that most consumers who are looking to get recliners are willing to pay more for pieces that are durable, comfortable, require less maintenance, and comes with guarantee that if something goes wrong, the manufacturer will take care of the problem. Consumers’ shopping habits are affected and molded by the economic circumstance such as the recession. The recession has made customers more selective about the quality and durability of the products they buy. Shopping from traditional stores is still the popular way to go as one can personally examine an item, ask questions about the product, and even try out the reclining chair to see if it is really a piece that will be a good addition to home furnishings.
However, it cannot be denied that online shopping is a growing trend. Aside from the ease of shopping in the comfort of one’s home, there is also a wide range of choices to choose from. With so many online stores, discounts and promos abound to attract more customers. This enables customers to choose which store and product gives the most value to their money.
“Zen” is a word closely tied with Japanese style. If you have been researching the bedroom furniture, it is likely that you have seen the word “Zen platform bed”. This Zen recliner sofa, designed by Wei-Chieh Hung, comes with a spotless surface and futuristic touch. It will not only let you relax but also takes care of your sagging muscles as well. Prepare a larger space for this chair as it will take a bit more space than a regular recliner.
I know what we should focus on here is recliners and particularly leather recliners. But we also love to see great designs. I have never seen and never imagine these chairs would actually to be used in real life. These chairs may never become the mainstream of the market, but there will always be certain market for them. Designed by Alice Wang, here we present skilled tilter, equality seeker, constant shaker and status announcer
Skilled Tilter
Equality seeker
Constant Shaker
Status Annoouncer
Although seeing a sales drop of about 22.7%, La-Z-boy still managed to earn a profit of 5.3 million in the quarter ended Apr 25th. It was the first quarterly profit in more than a year for the upholstery and case goods giant. Although the economy still has a long way to go before recovery, a lot of companies still earned a profit for the most recent operating cycle. This is not saying the economy in US has finally turned around but it is due to the fact that a lot of companies have been cutting back on spending and laying off workers to save costs.
The whole industry is still adversely affected by the economy as case goods sales tumbled 19% and the group recorded an operating loss of 1.3 million. For the whole fiscal year ended Apr, total sales fell about 15%.
When you sit on a recliner, you can adjust your sitting positions so that you can lay down comfortably while watching your favorite TV programs. With this memory foam bed, you can adjust your sleeping position at a touch of the button. It operates at 5 different action base - raise or lower your neck, shoulders, back, calves and feet.
This bed comes with 5 year guarantee and is available in two sizes.
ICFF stands for International Contemporary Furniture Fair. It is a showcase for contemporary design and innovative designers. It takes place every year in NYC in May and is always a great place to spot brilliant new designs and emerging trends in the design world. If you are into all kinds of innovative designs, you won’t want to miss that. Let us take a look
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The price of recliners can range from $400 to over $2000 depending on the quality and functionality of the recliner. Let’s take a look at a couple of these recliners.
Hamilton Swivel Recliner
This recliner is only priced at $269.99, which is a pretty good deal in our opinion. This recliner is more stylish than other recliners and it is a great fit for both living room and office.
Ashley Leather Match Recliner & Ottoman
This is the top-grain Italian leather and vinyal match. It also features ergonomic contour seat and back provides hours of comfort. This recliner is currently on sale for $479.99.
Mario Tan - Leather Swivel Recliner
This Mario Leather Recliner features a stylish contemporary base. The Tan finish can almost fit into any decorating themes. More importantly, it is ergonomically designed and therefore provides correct lumbar and head support in all positions. It is currently priced at $449.
Coja Verona Leather Recliner
First of all, you will need to pay about $1500 for this sofa. This Coja furniture is designed and constructed in Italy. The long lasting leather has properties which make it superior to other upholstery
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