For optimum comfort and to minimize wall damage, Lane leather recliners should typically have at least 1’ of space in front of the wall to open up and recline completely. You can leave a little more space between the wall and the lane leather recliner if you want to give the headrest more room to be in a fully reclined position.
Before buying a Lane leather recliner, check the manufacturer’s specs or measure the chair in the fully reclined position. This length gives you the minimum amount of space you need for the chair. Add another 1’ to the full length to allow for foot traffic and in case the recliner shifts. This ensures that the chair doesn’t hit and scratch the wall.