Review of La-Z-Boy’s Ava Furniture Family: Recliner, Loveseat, Sofa & Sectional

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When looking for a furniture store in Ottawa, you want to look for the best kind of quality for a long-lasting piece.

But, whether you’re looking for style or comfort, no one can deny that a plushy recliner is ideal in any setting. At La-Z-Boy, we sell many plush recliners in our furniture stores in Ottawa and Kingston. 

Take the Ava for example. With its sleek design and stylish look, the Ava might be your next living room furniture piece. But how do you know if it’s truly right for you? 

Keep on reading for an in-depth review of the Ava Rocking Recliner including information on unique features, size & dimensions, options & upgrades, cost, warranty, and even customer reviews.

In This Article…

1. Ava Furniture Family (Available Frame Options)
2. Unique Features
3. Sizes & Dimensions
4. Options & Upgrades
5. Cost
6. Warranty
7. Customer Reviews
8. Is the Ava Furniture Family Right For You?

Ava Furniture Family (Available Frame Options)

Before we dive into the world of Ava furniture, it's important first to understand what's included in this family. This will give us a better idea of the scope of their offerings and what we can expect from their products. 

Ava Recliner Chair

If you’re looking for a single seat in your room, the Ava recliner chair is made for individualized comfort. 

Simply use the convenient handle on the outside right arm to place it in a reclining position. At an additional cost, you can request the handle to be on the left side. 

The Ava is available as a rocking recliner or a wall recliner. The Rocking Recliner Chair can rock in a smooth and graceful motion while not reclining. The Wall Recliner Chair can fully recline while still inches away from a wall. 

Ava Reclining Loveseat

The Ava Reclining Loveseat offers the same individualized comfort. You can now enjoy this loveseat with either a friend, family member or with that special someone.

Ava Reclining Sofa

The Ava Recliner Sofa is a versatile three-seater option for any family-oriented seating arrangement. Like the loveseat, the sofa features a latch on either end, which can be used to raise the leg rests and recline in the outer seats.

Ava Reclining Sectional

Last but not least is the Ava Sectional, the newest member of this Furniture Family. Offering an interesting take on comfort, the Ava is a modern take on a comfortable sectional with ample room for guests and family.

Unique Features

Firstly, let’s take a look at some unique features.

In a more sleek form, the Ava furniture family takes on a fresh take on certain designs we have used in the past. Mostly taking inspiration from one of our discontinued products, the Reese Recliner, the Ava has a fresh take on a casually classic design. 

This furniture family also features refined wrapped padding around the armrests, a tall foam back and a smoothly tailored chaise seat and legrest for a cozy adjustable support.

This frame also has unique patterned top-stitching on its fabric and leather pieces and has plush pub-style bucket seats for the perfect spot that calls for you after a long day.

Sizes & Dimensions

Taking a look at the sizing of the Ava, there are certain things to consider before purchasing this type of reclining chair.  

The size of this recliner has the illusion of it looking bigger than it actually is. However, it is considered one of our smaller frames, making it perfect for anyone looking for a recliner sofa in a small space.

It's worth noting that reclining furniture, no matter how compact, will always be larger than stationary furniture due to the internal mechanisms required for the reclining function. This is because these mechanisms take up more space than other furniture components. To learn more about stationary vs. reclining furniture, take a look at this article.

In addition to its stylish design, the Ava is a versatile furniture family that can accommodate a range of body sizes. Its normal height scale ensures comfortable seating for individuals between 5'4" to 5’9” in height.

While your height can be a considerable factor, it is important to note that height guidelines are NOT set in stone. The way you sit in a furniture item can drastically affect how someone might find a seat comfortable.

Ultimately, we always recommend coming in for a sit test to see if the Ava is comfortable for your body type. To learn more, take a look at How to Find a Recliner That is The Best Fit For You or How To Find the Right Sofa for Your Size.

Ava Recliner Dimensions (Inches)

Ava Loveseat Dimensions (Inches)

Ava Sofa Dimensions (Inches)

Ava Sectional Dimensions (Inches)

Options & Upgrades

Compared to other La-Z-Boy furniture families, Ava has plenty of customization options to choose from. Keep in mind that the cost of the Ava furniture will increase with your selection of options and upgrades.  

Fabric & Leather Options

With over 800 fabrics and leathers to choose from, customers have a wide variety of colours, textures, and patterns.

When choosing fabrics, the Ava comes in 9 select fabric covers. Customers can choose between either regular neutral fabric choices, or the faux leather fabric choices. There are also 2 select leather options available. Select leathers, however, are not available on the Ava Sectional.

Select fabrics are specifically chosen to match a particular furniture frame and do not affect the starting price.

La-Z-Boy offers alternative leather options such as leather match and recycled leather. It's important to remember that choosing any type of leather will result in additional costs for the furniture.

Please note that this article's leather or fabric options may be discontinued or unavailable without prior notice. We recommend contacting your local Ottawa or Kingston La-Z-Boy store by phone or in-person to confirm availability. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by any changes to our upholstery selection.

In addition to the cover options mentioned above, the Ava is available in specialty fabrics and leathers with unique features and benefits…

Stain Resistant Covers

Innovative iClean Technology surrounds each fabric and leather fibre, creating a barrier that repels spills before turning into stains.

Pet-Friendly Fabric

Tested and formulated to withstand the scratches and wear that a pet can cause to ensure a durable and easily washable fabric.

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial properties surround each fibre to protect against mould, mildew, and odour-causing bacteria.

Performance

Superior stain and fade resistance properties make fabrics easy to clean and incredibly durable.

Eco-Friendly

Conserve Sustainable Fabrics are soft, durable and made from recycled water bottles.

Energy Restoration

Restore by Nanobionic® features a mineral-based fabric coating that transforms natural body heat into energy using infrared technology.

Cushion Upgrade

For an extra charge, the cushions on La-Z-Boy's Ava furniture can be upgraded to a firmer option that will conform to your body over time, enhancing comfort. This could be a great option for people with mobility issues, allowing you to get in and out of your furniture more comfortably.

​For more information, view our Motion Furniture Collection catalogue.

Optional Swivel Base

If you're interested, the Ava rocking recliner is available with a swivel base for an extra cost. La-Z-Boy's swivel bases provide a 360-degree rotation, allowing you to easily turn and face any direction.

You can also upgrade your swivel base into a power swivel recliner, which can recline at the touch of a button. The power swivel base, however, only rotates 165 degrees to prevent the power cord from getting tangled within the furniture frame.

To learn more about our Swivel Chair options, check out our list of Swivel Accent Chairs.

Handle Options

To add more style to your La-Z-Boy manual recliner, you have the option to customize the length and material of the convenient reclining handle.

At an extra cost, you can opt to elongate the handle if you find it too short for your comfort. Additionally, you can choose from a variety of materials for the handle, including wooden, brushed nickel, or matte black. The chrome handle can also be elongated, matching the wooden one in size.

What’s more, for all left-handed users, you can change your handle from the standard right side to the left. This also comes at an additional cost.

Power Upgrade with Adjustable Headrest & Lumbar

You can upgrade the Ava Recliners, Loveseat, and Sofa to power. 

Instead of using a handle or a latch, like with manual furniture, the power recliner has a wireless remote on the right side of the chair. With this, you can recline at the touch of a button, as well as control the adjustable headrest support.

The adjustable headrest allows you to move the head of the recliner from 0-55 degrees, giving you more range of motion with your reclining positions. 

You can also control the lower lumbar area of your recliner with the wireless remote. In this case, the lumbar support can expand 3 inches out or deflate to perfectly match the unique curvature of your lumbar spine. 

What’s more, the recliners have USB ports next to the control panels to charge your electronic devices, as well as two memory settings that allow you to save any of your favourite relaxing positions. This way, you can easily recline back to the position you favour quickly and accurately. 

If you need help with learning about the controls, check out La-Z-Boy Power Furniture: How to Use the Control Panel & Remote. 

All power upgrades can be cordless, thanks to our rechargeable battery pack. With this, you can place your power recliners anywhere without worrying about plugging them into an electrical outlet.

To learn more about battery packs, read this Review of the Rechargeable Battery Pack offered at La-Z-Boy.

To learn more about the headrest & lumbar upgrade, check out the Review of La-Z-Boy Power Recliners with the Headrest & Lumbar Feature.

Console Upgrade (Loveseat)

The Ava Loveseat can include a console in the middle of the seat. This handy center console adds extra storage. 

Cup holders are also included, meaning you can sit back and relax without getting up to grab a drink. Further, the console offers an interior electronic charging input instead of the ports outside the loveseat, as well as a light-up function, so you can easily see your drinks in the dark.

If the console is something that interests you, you can also add Power with Headrest and Lumbar upgrades to enhance your Ava Loveseat into a truly comfortable experience.

Sectional Furniture Options & Configurations

Ava’s sectional consists of 9 module pieces that can be used to design a unique configuration that suits your comfort preferences and space. 

With these available module pieces, your Ava sectional can be made as big or as small as you wish.

End piece includes a left or right-ended, recliner, chaise with storage or loveseat. You can also place a rounded corner section to create the famous L-shape for which sectionals are known. Armless stationary chairs and recliners are also available to add to your sectional. 

There are 8 different basic sectional configurations below to show what your sectional can look like. You can also choose to go with your own unique design if you don’t prefer any of these choices.

As you select your sectional configuration, take a look at our article on How to Arrange a Sectional Sofa: Top Considerations.

Cost

In terms of cost, the Ava furniture products fall within the low-mid price range at La-Z-Boy.

While the cost of the Ava furniture is considered standard at La-Z-Boy, it is important to note that La-Z-Boy furniture is considered more expensive on the market. This cost is reflected in our products’ quality of materials and craftsmanship, a worthwhile investment if you are looking for long-lasting furniture.

*All La-Z-Boy prices listed in this article are subject to change. We aim to update all cost-related articles twice per year. This article was last updated on March 18th, 2024. Please visit lzb.com and select an Ottawa or Kingston La-Z-Boy store location to view the most up-to-date pricing. 

Warranty

The Ava furniture family has La-Z-Boy’s Limited Lifetime Warranty, which covers the repair or replacement of the frame, spring systems, and mechanism, given that they are quality-crafted and built for long-lasting comfort.

While still quality-crafted, other aspects of the product, such as fabrics, leather, and cushions, are not meant to last a lifetime. However, these parts are still covered by the La-Z-Boy Manufacturer’s Warranty for a given time.

To learn more about the warranty at La-Z-Boy, take a look at the article Are La-Z-Boy Recliners Guaranteed for Life?

To further protect your purchase, La-Z-Boy offers an extended warranty plan at an additional cost.

Customer Reviews

The Ava Furniture Family is enjoyed by many La-Z-Boy customers. While it is rated pretty highly on our corporate website, star ratings can only tell you so much. Here are some reviews from satisfied customers…

Is the Ava Furniture Family Right For You?

Although you now have the information you need to make an informed decision about purchasing the Ava furniture, you may still have concerns regarding your budget, the furniture's functionality, and its overall style. So, is the Ava the right furniture for you?

Let’s take a look at a few last-minute factors to consider before leaving you with your decision.

Firstly, it is clear that the Ava is currently a more affordable recliner option in our recliner picks right now. Because of this, the Ava could be a good product for anyone looking for a good quality recliner on a budget.

However, it is important to note that while Ava may not be as expensive as our other products, La-Z-Boy is known to be more expensive in general, compared to the rest of the furniture market. 

If you’re looking to invest in your furniture, purchasing a recliner like the Ava is a good choice!

As for the functionality of the space, the Ava is a great choice for anyone looking to furnish a small space and have a contemporary-style furniture piece.

However, spaces that don’t have open-concept environments, may not be the most suitable place to put this recliner, since it is a rocking recliner that requires ample space.

If you’re also looking for something more traditional, you might be more interested in other reclining furniture families like the Colby, which appears as a stationary piece but has the unexpected ability to recline. 

To learn more about the Colby Duo Furniture Family, take a look at this article.

What's Next?

Now that you have a better understanding of the Ava furniture family, why not discover it in person?

You can start shopping by visiting one of our furniture stores located in Ottawa or Kingston or schedule a visit online before coming in.

Our design consultants are always eager to lend a helping hand. Take advantage of our interior design services to see how one of the Ava furniture frames could fit in your home. 

If the Ava wasn't what you were looking for, take a look at some of our other furniture family reviews:

• Review of the Brooks Furniture Family
• Review of the Pinnacle Furniture Family
• Review of the Morrison Furniture Family

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