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In the world of comfort and relaxation, few furniture stores in Ottawa or Kingston rival the allure of a good recliner chair. When shopping for a recliner in your local area, you need to know which stores sell the best recliners in Ottawa or Kingston.
Take Costco, for example–bet you didn’t know they sold reclining chairs! Being a wholesale company, Costco sells many products at affordable prices. However, is this the same for their recliner selection, and more importantly, are they more comfortable than a La-Z-Boy recliner?
La-Z-Boy and Costco have been around for quite some time now. These household names evoke images of sprawling warehouses and iconic comfort, but when it comes to recliners, which one truly takes the throne?
In This Article…
- Brief Descriptions of Each Retailer
- Living Room Furniture Selection
- Where It Is Made?
- Customization Options
- Cost
- Warranty
- Delivery
- Where to Buy (Ottawa & Kingston)
Brief Descriptions of Each Retailer
Before we get into our detailed comparison, let’s familiarize ourselves with both retailer chairs.
Costco Wholesale
Costco is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. The company was founded in 1983 in Seattle, Washington, by James Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman. Costco is known for its unique business model, which combines a membership-based system with a focus on providing high-quality products at competitive prices.
One of their main values as a company is ensuring they provide the most affordable prices for products in bulk. They also carry a variety of items that constantly change and expand, and hold a commitment to sustainability.
Costco has expanded globally and has a significant presence in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Japan, and others. The company has become one of the largest and most successful retailers in the world.
La-Z-Boy Ottawa & La-Z-Boy Kingston
La-Z-Boy is an American company established in Michigan, United States, over 90 years ago.
Although the company has American roots, the Ottawa furniture store and Kingston location have been locally owned and operated by the Maxwell family since 2011.
La-Z-Boy prides itself on its furniture quality, style, and comfortability, which is why one of its popular phrases is "style meets comfort."
La-Z-Boy’s primary specialty is living room furniture, but it also offers furniture for other rooms in the home, including the dining room and bedroom. Additionally, La-Z-Boy also provides a wide variety of home accessories and decor.
Recliner Chair Selection
As mentioned before, both Costco and La-Z-Boy carry recliner chairs for anyone looking for relaxation and comfort. Let’s see what both retailers have to offer.
Costco Recliner Chair Selection
While it may not be as abundant as other furniture stores in Ottawa and Kingston, Costco carries a few recliner selections for people to choose from. From their selections, they sell products ranging from manual to power and standard recliners to even power lift recliner chairs.
Within their power recliner chair selection, Costco also has the option to opt in for an adjustable headrest and lumbar as an upgrade, similar to La-Z-Boy recliners, with the additional ability to swivel as another optional choice.
While these options sound great, it is important to note that power recliner upgrades are dependent on the furniture brand and whether those manufacturers carry them.
La-Z-Boy Recliner Chair Selection
At La-Z-Boy, there are over 40 recliner chair options to choose from. You can choose from small recliners to large recliners, or even find something traditional or contemporary. Every end of the recliner spectrum is available at La-Z-Boy.
La-Z-Boy’s recliners are made with quality materials that will keep your loved one comfortable and restful for a long time. La-Z-Boy living room furniture also has upholstery fabric and leather programs available for anyone looking for higher quality material to help with longevity, cleanability and much more.
Further, each power recliner chair can be upgraded to include either a headrest and lumbar or heat & massage, depending on the frame. There are also power lift chairs available for anyone needing a little extra help when getting up from our comfortable selections.
Where It Is Made?
Where a retailer’s living room furniture is made tells us a lot about the company. Let’s take a look at Costco and La-Z-Boy’s product origins to see what they say about each retailer.
Where is Costco Furniture Made?
Interestingly, there are very few furniture stores that manufacture their own recliners and have to rely on other manufacturers to supply them with products.
Whether that makes a good recliner or not is up to you, but for us at La-Z-Boy, all of our furniture products are manufactured by yours truly! But what about other stores that sell recliner chairs? Do they also manufacture their own furniture?
But furniture brands, like Costco, may rely on other suppliers for an extra hand. Some of these other manufacturers include Canadian furniture brands like David Divani Designs, Sealy, Synergy, and Palliser.
Because Costco sells other manufactured recliner brands, their furniture can range from being made locally, to overseas.
Where is La-Z-Boy Furniture Made?
First, it is important to highlight that La-Z-Boy manufactures all furniture sold at La-Z-Boy.
La-Z-Boy is a global manufacturer operating in North America, Asia, and Europe. La-Z-Boy’s products are primarily made in North America for North American markets, with their global headquarters in Monroe, Michigan.
Our recliners, chairs, sofas, and sectionals sold in Ottawa and Kingston are primarily manufactured in Dayton, Tennessee.
For more information, check out the article Where La-Z-Boy Furniture is Made.
Customization Options
Not every furniture retailer has it, but custom furniture is becoming a popular demand for homeowners nowadays.
There is a lot to discuss regarding customization options between Costco recliners and La-Z-Boy recliners.
Costco Customization Options
As mentioned before, there are upgradable options for recliners at Costco, depending on the manufacturer. Headrest and lumbar upgrades as well as heat and massage, are available for certain recliner chair frames. There are also additional accessories you can choose from, like having a battery backup in case the initial battery fails.
However, there are certain customization options as well. For example, all recliners sold can be customized by their upholstery. You can choose between different fabric or leather covers for your desired recliner, ranging from beige to brown.
La-Z-Boy Customization Options
In contrast, upholstery furniture at La-Z-Boy is highly customizable.
With over 800 fabrics and leathers to choose from, there are many possibilities to make your furniture unique to fit your own personal style.
Aside from upholstery customization, La-Z-Boy living room furniture is also customizable in cushion density, leg style, wood finish, nailhead trim, and welt trim, depending on the chosen frame.
Additionally, La-Z-Boy's reclining furniture offers various upgrades, including power reclining options. With power recliners, select models are available with additional features, such as heat and massage, power lift options for recliners, and adjustable headrest and lumbar.
Power furniture at La-Z-Boy requires control panels and remotes to use them. Check out this article to learn more about using our control panels and remotes.
It is important to remember that all upgrades at La-Z Boy come at an additional cost.
Learn more by reading Custom Furniture at La-Z-Boy: What to Expect?
Cost
Costco and La-Z-Boy furniture vary slightly in terms of cost.
Ultimately, the quality of materials and craftsmanship impacts the overall cost of the products sold at both Costco and La-Z-Boy.
Generally speaking, La-Z-Boy’s living room furniture falls within the market’s mid to high price range. In contrast, Costco is known to sell furniture within a vast price range, with products in the low-price range.
Cost Breakdown: Costco vs. La-Z-Boy
Below is a cost breakdown of both Costco and La-Z-Boy power lift recliners.
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Costco |
La-Z-Boy |
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Recliners Chairs |
$499 - $1,999 |
*All La-Z-Boy prices mentioned in this article are subject to change depending on customizations and general increases. We aim to update all cost-related articles twice per year. This article was last updated on November 17th, 2023. Please contact a design consultant at La-Z-Boy Ottawa or Kingston for an accurate and up-to-date quote for the product(s) you are interested in.
Warranty
Whether you shop at Costco or La-Z-Boy, there is no doubt that recliner chairs are an investment.
Both furniture retailers offer a warranty with the sale of their products to help protect the long-term value of your investment.
Costco Warranty
Because Costco carries different brands of power recliner chairs, the warranty will range from chair to chair. However, every recliner chair sold at Costco has a 1-year warranty as well as a shipping and return policy in place in case things go badly.
This return and shipping policy highlights that every product Costco sells will be fully refunded, with the exception of electronics, custom installation services, and concierge services. As for larger items, it seems as though there is no exception to this rule.
If you do come across a problem with your Costco Recliner, do not hesitate to call Costco Ottawa or Kingston’s customer service.
La-Z-Boy Warranty
The quality of La-Z-Boy’s furniture is known to last as a long-term investment.
La-Z-Boy products come with a manufacturing warranty that covers damage caused by manufacturing errors or workmanship.
The mechanical and frame parts are covered for a lifetime, while others are covered for 1-3 years. This warranty is applicable across all upholstery categories consistently.
Take a look at the article Are La-Z-Boy Recliners Guaranteed for Life for a detailed breakdown of the recliner chair warranty at La-Z-Boy.
At an additional cost, La-Z Boy also offers an Extended Protection Plan that covers up to five years of accidental damage. Depending on the product, the cost of this warranty is relative.
To learn more about this extended warranty, check out our article to see if La-Z-Boy's Extended Warranty is Worth it.
Delivery
Costco and La-Z-Boy have different delivery services at an additional cost. Contact the retailer to learn more details about specific delivery fees to your area.
Costco Delivery
As mentioned before, Costco has a shipping and return policy for all of their recliners. But, if you’re shopping online, you may not be able to get all recliner chairs delivered to your specific location. You must verify your postal code first before going through with a purchase.
Once that’s done and over with, a standard delivery should take about 7 - 10 business days for any Costco in Ottawa. Standard delivery also includes a door delivery without a signature. This service does not include haul away, setup or assembly of items, or removal of packaging materials.
There are exceptions to the rule, however. In the case of a larger product, like a recliner, delivery can be brought anywhere desired in your home for easy access. Some conditions, unfortunately, may require a fee.
La-Z-Boy Delivery
La-Z-Boy offers a white glove delivery service that includes set up, assembly, rearranging furniture, and disposal of old furniture at an additional cost.
At La-Z-Boy, local Ottawa and Kingston delivery cost $129.99, and out-of-town delivery costs $169.99. For an additional fee of $25 per furniture piece, we can assist with either moving out old furniture from different rooms or bringing it to the curb.
Additionally, we offer the option to dispose of any old furniture in a local landfill at an extra charge of $50 / per furniture seat.
To learn more about delivery at La-Z-Boy, check out our delivery service page: La-Z-Boy Ottawa and Kingston Furniture Delivery Service.
Where to Buy (Ottawa & Kingston)
As you decide where to shop, you will notice that La-Z-Boy has many Ottawa and Kingston locations listed below.
La-Z-Boy Locations
- 8231-B Campeau Dr, Ottawa
- 1750 Cyrville Rd, Ottawa
- 90 Wt Hunt Club Rd, Unit 3, Ottawa
- 770 Gardiners Road Unit#3, Kingston
Costco Locations
- 1849 Merivale Rd, Ottawa
- 4315 Strandherd Dr, Ottawa
- 1405 Blair Towers Pl, Ottawa
- 770 Silver Seven Rd, Ottawa
- 1900 Cyrville Rd, Ottawa (Business Centre)
- 1015 Centennial Dr, Kingston
What's Next?
Now that you know all of the key differences between Costco and La-Z-Boy in Ottawa and Kingston, it is up to you to make a decision and choose the retailer that will best fulfill your living room needs. Check out this article if you would like to learn more about other online furniture stores.
If you’d like to browse recliner chairs in person visit one of our La-Z Boy Ottawa and Kingston furniture stores today or schedule a visit online before coming in.
Our design consultants are always eager to lend a helping hand. Not only are they trained in knowing the large variety of furniture offered at La-Z-Boy, but they are also experts in furniture fitting and design.
You can also take advantage of our complimentary interior design services to see how our living room furniture could fit in your home.
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