We purchased two of these recliners and really like them. Very well made. Everything operates smoothly. As with other recliners with the small pull handle, it takes a little kick to push the foot rest in as you get up. That would make it tough to use in a nursery. The color is more of a warm taupe gray and not a cool crisp gray. It's a generous size. My husband is almost 6' tall and weighs about 280 and it's plenty big enough for him.