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Yes, reclining sofas can look good, oh and, make your lounge time divine.

Obviously, recliner sofas are damn useful. With the simple touch of a button, or the effortless pull of a lever, you’ll really be lounging—leaning back with CNN playing quietly (which you definitely aren’t paying attention to) as you nap, or binging Stranger Things like you’re in an AMC theater, or unwinding the day in an ergonomic position that feels much better than your office chair. Yeah, reclining sofas are a dime and a half, and bring forth comfortable seating better than those old-faithful uptight couches—as much as we love them. But the one thing holding them back—and holding you back from buying recliners—is that they often look less than elevated, until now that is.

Call them ugly, grumpy, tacky, or “granny” if you will, but reclining couches are lumped into these adjectives simply because we’ve seen too many uncool people (like our parents and grandparents) shamelessly display them at home. But there are still nice-looking, decor-minded reclining sofas out there. We’ve curated the seven best reclining sofas below that are easy on the eyes, and of course, the body. Some even come with a handy USB port or hidden storage, so you can finally let your guard down and say, "Damn, reclining sofas are actually kind of cool".

There isn't a damn room or interior style that this reclining sofa can't spruce up by creating a place for comfort and class. It's powered by electricity, yes, not a spring, so all you have to do is push a button to get that perfect lounging angle. It looks clean and industrial—in other worlds, universally fitting. And it's upholstered in gray chenille tweed, camel linen, stone white boucle, or indigo velvet... Up to you.

*Also available in leather and sectional styles

Sectionals—remember those? Well, if time at home has made you slow down enough to realize that your upright sectional just isn't doing it, then Pottery Barn's reclining sectional will be a step in the right direction. This couch proves that there's nothing wrong with the centerpiece of your living room being a recliner. It provides the most generous, snuggest lounge space possible, and Pottery Barn's deep cushions with gorgeous square arms—color and fabrics are, again, up to you—will do a real number on you.

*Also available in loveseat, 3-piece, and 5-piece styles

When we say a recliner couch can actually look good, this is what we mean. In fact, the Stanton looks downright handsome. With a handwoven, smokey, denim-like fabric made in polyester, it'll out-shine every other reclining sofa from your memory. The color really grounds the tone in the room, and with European-style rolled arms and two on-the-house accent pillows, Stanton is the seating choice you'll dote on.

That mid-life crisis will look a whole lot less sad and a whole lot more classy when you're perching on a sofa completely upholstered in leather. Leather, as a fabric, is the most durable and easiest to clean. West Elm's Enzo leather recliner sofa is all top-grain, and its design is not too bombastic: Simple sharp lines and geometric composure to complement your otherwise busy room. There's also some neat feats, like hidden within the armrests are storage spaces for organizing remotes, books, small gadgets, or hiding your... you know.

*Also available in non-leather and sectional styles

Sitting nicely with electric power, this reclining couch will get you up or down without drenching sweat from maneuvering an old-school lever. Like most on this list, the Cyprus is a power recliner sofa. So, nothing special on that end. But what's special is how sleek it looks: Contemporary, designer-ish, great texture and dimension, and finished with stainless steel accents that transport it to a modern five-star hotel lobby. And it comes in water-resistant grey fabric that looks good anywhere.

Never again accidentally dump a packet of honey mustard or a bottle of Mountain Dew all over your lap while attempting to get through jump scares in The Conjuring. Just put them in a cupholder, just like you'd do in an AMC theater recliner. Though, as a manual reclining sofa, the Evelina loveseat lacks a cool touchscreen control panel, as long as it can give you some room to wiggle, put down your popcorn and beverages, and squarely focus on can't-miss moments happening in the silver screen, it's worth a buy. This loveseat is also plush all around to bring you support and comfort.

Sometimes, you've got to put things into perspective to see the beauty of it. Like for the Southgate, a standalone front shot of it against a white background just doesn't do the recliner couch justice. Actually placing it in a styled, organized room against a beige or warm-color wall, then it'll shine. The sofa also works great, with plumpness all over the place in feathery chenille fabric to make your time spent napping or lounging on it divine.