A good size recliner for home theater should be comfortable for sitting in movie nights and offer good sight into the screen. It also should be fitting into your home theater and keeps your feet, neck and head are supportted enough. Different people has different demands.
For average height people
Standard size of a single home theater recliner is 81-92 cm (32 -36 inches) wide, which is perfect for people who is between 155 cm (5’1”) and 188 cm (6’2”) – the average range. The seat cushion is 58 – 60 cm (23 – 24 inches). Most people feel spacious on this size. Not too big nor too small. Comfortable but very space efficient.
For people who is taller
For people who are between 189 – 194 cm ( 6’2” – 6’4”), some people feel standard size is enough, some are not. It varies for the chair design they choose and the feelings they get. People who are not sufficient with standard size can choose wider version like 97 cm (38 inches) wide recliner chairs.
For oversized people or people who have specific requirements
For oversized people who are more than 195 cm (6’5”), a good theater recliner size should be wider like 107 – 112 cm (42 -44 inches), some also feels good on 97 cm (38 inches) wide chairs. It depends on the space and likes. For these tall people, width is not the only thing they need to consider. They may also need to consider the backrest height. Common backrest height is 70 – 72 cm (27.5 – 28 inches), these people may feel better to add 5cm ( 2 inches) ie 75 – 77 cm (29.5 -30.5 inches) on the backrest.
So before you buy home theater recliners, you need to measure your home theater space and also don’t forget to consider height of each family members. There are many voice online that tell you what is a good size recliner chair for home cinema. But the best size is the one that is suitable for you. Choose the best size according to your own facts and ask what you prefer. The tailored chairs for you is the most suitable and best.
