I bought this recliner for my elderly mom who was recently discharged from the hospital.  I noticed in the hospital she was getting her best "sleeps" in a recliner.  She lives in an assisted living and her room is not very spacious.  She has a double bed plus dressers and a bedside table so I did not want a very large recliner and one that did not protrude into the room too far when she was laying down. You only need 4 inches from the wall. I have to say this chair met ALL our expectations!! It is faux leather but very soft and feels and looks like real leather. It is easy for my mom to operate plus as an added bonus it assists her to stand up and get out of the chair.  Most nights she sleeps partly in the chair and partly in the bed. The controls are easy for her to operate despite her poor eyesight.  My mom is hard to please but she LOVES this chair!!! It is so comfortable and definitely worth the money. Plus very easy to assemble.  I would absolutely recommend this recliner!!