Many new products come with extra features and sofas/sectionals are no different. With new technology, the inclusion of gadgets was imminent. Many furnishing companies now offer lounges with power recliners, as well as power recliners inserted in a sectional. This makes for a seamless and very comfortable experience without a need to get up and adjust your seating position.

Cushions are the most important parts of any living room set as they determine how comfortable you will be while spending time on it. Cushions wary in firmness and material used on the inside and out. Most sofas in these days are medium firm to provide enough support for your back, while remaining comfortable and soft. Ranging from plushy to soft to firm, the type of cushions is vital in choosing your set. Foam is the most popular type of material that goes on the inside of cushions as it is durable, inexpensive and easy to adjust during manufacturing process.

Foam is applied in layers and glued together with a small layer of batting separating the actual upholstery and the layer of foam. There are many different firmness levels of foam cushions, and it is impossible to predict without a manufacturer's note or without actually sitting on one. Firmness is achieved by adding more foam and taking out air and vice-versa for softness. Again, keep in mind that most sofas are medium firm.

Some companies add a set of springs below foam for extra comfort, but with new technological advances in foam it is very unnecessary and makes the sets heavier and more complicated. It is, of course, inevitable that your cushions will start to get flatter and firmer over the course of a few years, so it is smarter to invest in higher quality furniture or prepare to shell out a lot of money for custom replacement cushions.