Illuminating Your Seating Areas: A Guide to Layered Lighting

As the days grow shorter and we find ourselves spending more time nestled indoors, the lighting around our favorite seating spots becomes more crucial than ever. The harsh overhead fluorescent that worked fine in summer suddenly feels cold and uninviting when you’re trying to curl up with a good book or enjoy a cozy movie night.

The secret to transforming your sofa and recliner areas from bland to brilliant lies in understanding the three fundamental layers of lighting: task, ambient, and accent. Think of it like getting dressed – you wouldn’t wear just a t-shirt in winter, and you shouldn’t rely on just one light source to illuminate your living space.

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The Cassian Collection: La-Z-Boy’s Complete Space-Saving Comfort Solution

The Cassian collection from La-Z-Boy combines signature unibody frame construction with surprisingly compact dimensions across multiple furniture pieces, making it ideal for homes where square footage comes at a premium. This transitional-style line features:

  • Built-in lumbar support
  • Plush headrests
  • Top-grain leather upholstery
  • A unique low-seat/high-back configuration that accommodates various body heights

Available pieces include rocking recliners, reclining sofas, and reclining loveseats—each offering rocking, non-rocking, wall-hugger, and power configurations with optional gliding mechanisms and console storage. The entire collection delivers customizable comfort without the bulk typically associated with traditional motion furniture.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Interior Designer

Hiring an interior designer should feel like finding a creative partner who speaks your language. But if you’ve never worked with one before, knowing what to ask can feel a bit overwhelming. The right questions help you determine whether a designer understands your vision and can bring it to life within your budget and timeline.

At La-Z-Boy Southeast, our free interior design consultations have helped thousands of homeowners transform their spaces. Through these conversations, we’ve learned which questions matter most when you’re starting a design project. Here are the five essential questions that will set you up for success.

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La-Z-Boy’s Zero Gravity Collection: Finding Your Perfect Weightless Moment

You know that feeling when you’re perfectly positioned—not quite sitting, not quite lying down, but somewhere gloriously in between? That’s the essence of zero gravity reclining. Inspired by the posture astronauts assume during liftoff, zero gravity positioning distributes your weight evenly across the chair. It reduces pressure on your spine and creates a sensation of weightlessness. It’s not magic, just smart engineering meeting human comfort needs.

Our zero gravity collection brings NASA-inspired technology home. Each piece has its own way of achieving that perfect floating feeling. Here’s what makes each one special.

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La-Z-Boy Furniture for Small Spaces: Big Comfort in Compact Living

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort or style. In fact, with the right furniture choices, your cozy apartment or downsized home can feel just as inviting as a sprawling estate—maybe even more so.

Whether you’re embracing apartment life, downsizing for retirement, or simply working with what you’ve got, the secret to small-space success is simple: choose furniture that works as hard as you do. Multi-functional pieces, smart storage solutions, and compact designs can transform even the tiniest room into a haven of comfort and functionality.

At La-Z-Boy Home Furnishings and Décor, we’ve become small-space specialists by necessity. Every day, we help customers discover that “small” doesn’t mean “limited”—it means “strategic.” Let’s explore some of our favorite furniture pieces that prove you can have it all, even when you don’t have room for it all.

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