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Choosing furniture for a family can be challenging - it often feels like you have to sacrifice your personal preferences for practical considerations.
While buying furniture for yourself is a different experience, selecting pieces for your family requires considering practicality and sustainability. Is it big enough for the whole family? Will it withstand the wear and tear of children and pets?
These are just some of the questions you should ask yourself when shopping for furniture with a family in mind.
Sandra El-Nounou, a design consultant at La-Z-Boy Hunt Club, tells us that there is a whole collection of furniture at La-Z-Boy related to families. “It’s called family favourites and it includes easy-going furniture with different styles and comfort.”
While the Family Favorites Furniture Style sounds enticing, Sandra says other frames also can be great for families. This article will list 5 furniture frames that are good for families with kids of all ages.
In This Article…
- Consider Your Fabric Choices
- The Devon Sectional
- The Paxton Sectional
- The Jay Furniture Family
- The Greyson Furniture Family
- The Finley Furniture Family
Consider Your Fabric Choices
When selecting furniture for your home, it's crucial to prioritize durable fabrics, especially if you have a busy household. While the frame is important, investing in long-lasting upholstery will give you peace of mind that your furniture will hold up over time, even with heavy use.
Oftentimes, Sandra notices that customers might be less inclined to purchase quality furniture, with the concern that their children will ruin it. “The kids are out of the house, now we can buy new furniture,” they might say.
If you are part of a family with rambunctious children and are worried about them ruining your furniture, there are solutions to this problem.
Consider some of La-Z-Boy’s specialty fabrics! Some fabrics at La-Z-Boy can protect your furniture against stains, animal messes, wear and tear, and the spread of bacteria.
Any furniture item on this list can include specialty fabrics that are stain-resistant, pet friendly or antimicrobial.
But what about those who prefer leather? If you’re interested in leather covers, La-Z-Boy has a good variety of leather selections, as well as a leather program, that help you decide what leather cover is right for you.
“Leather is easier to clean than fabric and lasts almost five times longer, which might also be a better choice if you’re worried about your kids ruining your furniture,” Sandra says. If you’re unsure of whether to choose fabric or leather, take a look at this comparison article.
1. The Devon Sectional
The first furniture product on our list is the Devon Sectional, which is considered one of the most versatile sectionals at La-Z-Boy.
As stylish as it is comfortable, Devon offers a wide variety of pieces that let you configure this sectional to rooms of virtually all sizes and shapes. Generously scaled, it features casual pillow top seats, ultra-plush pillow backs and padded curved arms that make it perfect for family use. Modules with arms include one 20” accent pillow, while corner modules include two 20” pillows.
Sandra explains that this sectional is perfect with any kind of fabric, and it can be an excellent place for a slumber party if placed in a basement. “If you have the space, you can add a sleeper sofa modular piece to the sectional, that way your kids can enjoy it all day and all night long.”
To learn more about the Devon Sectional, take a look at this article.
2. The Paxton Sectional
Next up is another sectional that is versatile in comfort, the Paxton sectional.
With its wide arms and deep seats, the Paxton Sectional calls for you to sink in and get cozy. Ideal for entertaining guests or relaxing on your own, Paxton is the comfortably casual sectional with clean lines and crisp welt trim for a look that’s neat and structured.
Patented ComfortCore® seat cushions provide optimum support, while an array of modules lets you customize the perfect configuration for any size room. “The cushions are so big and deep that you and the whole family can easily take a snooze on this furniture frame,” she says.
What’s more, the Paxton comes in leather now, which is a new addition to this once fabric-only furniture family. Leather furniture is a great choice for families with young kids, as it can be quickly wiped clean in case of spills or accidents.
The Paxton is also available as a chair & a half, a loveseat, a sofa and a matching ottoman. You can learn more about the Paxton Sectional or the Paxton Furniture family by checking out this article.
3. The Jay Furniture Family
Next on the list is the Jay, which belongs to La-Z-Boy's Family Favorites collection. With its comfortable design and sturdy support, the Jay is a great choice for families looking for a family-friendly experience.
The Jay is transitional in style, complete with detailed flange stitching, which gives it a casual look perfect for family-friendly rooms. Pillow-soft seats and chaise legrests are an inviting place to kick back and relax.
The easy-action latch release located on both the left and right outside arms provides the ultimate personalized reclining experience for maximum comfort. You can easily adjust the back and legrest to your liking or recline without raising the legrest for even more comfort options.
The Jay furniture family includes a rocking & wall recliner, reclining loveseat, and reclining sofa. You can learn more about the Jay Furniture Family by checking out this article.
4. The Greyson Furniture Family
Another reclining family on this list is the Greyson. This furniture family differs from the Jay due to its channelled cushioning, allowing you to sink into the middle of the frame in a continuous zone of comfort.
Sandra says that the channelled cushions “make you feel like you’re being hugged by the frame–if you add headrest support, too, you can also recline however far you want, while still being able to adjust your head to see your TV.”
Moreover, the Greyson furniture frame makes it a perfect spot to binge all your shows and movies, making it the ultimate furniture piece for a home theatre.
The Greyson is available as a rocking & wall recliner, reclining loveseat and reclining sofa. You can learn more about the Greyson Furniture Family by checking out this article.
5. The Finley Furniture Family
Last but not least is the customer and staff's favourite frame, the Finley. The Finley is one of the slim-looking furniture frames, including sleek track arms and a tall foam back that gives it a neat and structured appearance.
The ultra-plush chaise seat and legrest cradle the body in a continuous comfort zone for reading, relaxing or watching TV.
Not only is this frame great for family-friendly users, but Sandra also says that this furniture family is taller than others. “Perhaps this would be a good frame for families with teenagers who’ve hit their growth spurt,” she chuckles.
While this may be true, the Finley can be a good furniture frame for any family, young or old. The Finley is available as a rocking & wall recliner, wall reclining loveseat, and wall reclining sofa. You can learn more about the Finley Furniture Family with this review article.
What's Next?
We hope this list provides insight into choosing the right La-Z-Boy piece for you and your family.
If you’re interested in any of the products mentioned, why not start shopping today? You can start by visiting one of our local showrooms located in Ottawa or Kingston. You can also schedule a visit online before coming in.
Our design consultants are always eager to lend a helping hand. Take advantage of our interior design services to see which furniture item would suit your space and complement your home design.
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