La-Z-Boy James Recliner Review (Features / Dimensions / Upgrades)

La-Z-Boy James Recliner Review

The La-Z-Boy James is a rocker recliner built around bucket seats, a chaise legrest, and a stitched pillow back, giving it a soft, tailored look that feels as good as it looks. With a shorter back and a deep, wide seat, it suits most body types comfortably, though it tends to work best for anyone taller than 5’6″ who can take full advantage of the roomy seat. Below, we’ll walk through the James Recliner’s key features, dimensions, and the custom upgrades available so you can decide whether it’s the right fit for your home.

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La-Z-Boy Greyson Recliner Review

La-Z-Boy Greyson Recliner Review

The La-Z-Boy Greyson is a rocker recliner built around a plush tall back, pillow-top arms, and an extra-deep chaise seat and legrest, making it one of the better fits for taller body types roughly between 5’10” and 6’2″. It comes in manual or power reclining, offers more than 900 leather and fabric choices, and can be upgraded with memory foam cushions, a swivel base, and even heat and massage. Below is a closer look at what makes the Greyson worth considering and how to tell if it’s the right chair for you.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings & Décor, we’ve helped thousands of shoppers find the recliner that actually fits their body and the way they like to relax. The Greyson tends to come up often in those conversations, especially for people who want a chair with a little more presence and support than a standard-size recliner offers.

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How to Properly Place an Area Rug

If your living room feels a little “off” and you can’t put your finger on why, the rug is usually the culprit—either it’s too small, floating awkwardly under the coffee table, or pushed off to one side like an afterthought. The fix is simple. To properly place an area rug, center it in the seating area and either rest the front legs of your sofa and chairs on it, or place all of the furniture legs fully on top. Leave 10 to 18 inches of bare floor between the rug and the walls, and make sure the rug is big enough to anchor the furniture rather than drift beneath the coffee table alone. Done right, a rug pulls the whole room together and makes the space feel intentional instead of accidental.

Rugs are one of the most overlooked elements in a room, and once you understand the three standard placement methods, choosing what works for your space becomes much easier.

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Shopping at a Discount Furniture Store

La-Z-Boy Trouper Sofa Review

Shopping at a discount furniture store can save you money upfront. The tradeoffs, though, often include limited customization, less customer support, and questions about long-term quality. Whether a discount store is the right fit depends on what matters most to you — price, selection, durability, or service. Here’s what to weigh before you decide.

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Best Furniture Stores in Columbia, SC

Some of the best furniture stores in Columbia, SC and the surrounding Midlands region include Chapin Furniture, Dan Rich Furniture, Marty Rae’s, Strobler Home Furnishings, Ashley, Haverty’s, Rooms To Go, Ethan Allen, and La-Z-Boy. Each store offers a different shopping experience, from locally owned showrooms with decades of community roots to nationally recognized brands with broad selections and design services. Whether you’re furnishing your first home or refreshing a room you’ve lived in for years, understanding what each store brings to the table can help you shop with confidence.

As a local and family-owned authorized La-Z-Boy dealer that has served the Midlands since 1976, we believe informed customers make the best buying decisions. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to some of the furniture stores in the Columbia and Lexington area, so you can get a feel for what’s out there before you start shopping.

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