A recliner doesn’t have to be the awkward centerpiece of your living room. With a few smart design decisions, it can look just as intentional as the rest of your furniture — and still be the most comfortable seat in the house.

How do you style a recliner so it fits your room’s design?

The key is treating your recliner like any other piece of upholstered furniture. Choose a solid fabric color, anchor it with accessories, and consider the scale and shape of the chair relative to your room. If you’re open to it, a high leg or pushback recliner can take styling even further by eliminating the traditional “recliner look” entirely.

Here are five practical tips to help you get there:

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Buying furniture is one of the biggest investments you’ll make for your home, and the right preparation can save you hundreds of dollars and years of regret. Whether you’re furnishing your first place or upgrading pieces you’ve had for a decade, this free guide walks you through everything you need to know before you shop — from measuring your space to spotting quality construction to choosing the right fabric for your real life.

Here’s what you’ll learn our downloadable guide below:

• How to measure and prepare your space so every piece fits perfectly — including the doorways and hallways people always forget
• A realistic breakdown of what furniture actually costs at different quality levels
• How to tell the difference between furniture that will last and furniture that won’t, even if they look the same on the showroom floor
• Which fabrics and materials hold up best for families, pet owners, and everyday living
• How to properly test furniture in-store so you’re not surprised when it shows up at home
• The best times of year to buy and how to avoid the most common (and costly) shopping mistakes
• A printable pre-shopping checklist you can take with you to the store