You say there’s no place in your décor or even your lifestyle for a recliner chair? I once thought the same, but then I saw the modern selection of recliners at Smithe’s Chicago furniture sales and I had to rethink my decision. So the question of whether or not to recline was once again brought to the forefront.

This is not your father’s recliner. These days a recliner can be disguised to look like, well, a regular chair. Erase those images of the burnt orange or tacky plaid overstuffed, oversized take-up-half-the-room chair covered in chip crumbs and beverage stains. Think sleek profile, classic library, any color or fabric you can dream up – that’s what today’s recliner can look like and it can blend into my favorite room just like it was tailor-made, because it was.

In the business of furniture retail Chicago area buyers are seeking something unique and new, even if it’s old-world it must be a fresh take. The selection of recliners and choices of custom styles here include the best furniture Chicago has to offer.

There’s also the second question: To rock or not to rock? Once the decision is made to recline, the question of adding a rocker into the mix comes into play. The rocker, or even a swivel feature, usually adds a bit of bulk to the chair, so those looking for a cleaner line or more traditional style may want to avoid it. I have to admit I prefer the recliner without any added feature. This allows me to disguise it as a regular occasional or overstuffed chair. Of all the furniture retail Chicago sources I have shopped, this is by far the best for a diverse selection of styles.

So, if you want to recline it won’t cramp your style. If the man of the house insists on a place to kick back and read the paper or watch the game – offer it with style! Go in and see the best furniture Chicago buyers can imagine for quality and personal service.

After much contemplation I have to come down on the side of “to recline”, if only to satisfy the rest of my family. But we will recline in style in a custom chair from a top furniture retail Chicago dealer.