What's hot: The San Diego group from Leather Italia USA

Key features: The transitional high-back design includes lumbar support pillows and plush pillowtop seating, while contract top stitching highlights the tailoring of this all-leather group. In addition, a shaped storage ottoman is on casters.

Why it's selling: The group works well in small and mid-sized family rooms because of its smaller scale, but it's the styling and the seating comfort that closes the deal. Plus, the ottoman is a popular feature for families with young children because it's a great place to store toys.

What's hot: Berkline's No. 45090, its original home theater seating group.

Key features: This generously scaled group includes the Wallaway reclining mechanism, which allows seats to be placed inches from the wall. In addition, lighted cup holders create movie theater ambience. Popular optional features are power reclining mechanisms and the Buttkicker, a built-in subwoofer that allows users to "feel" many bass sounds.

Why it's selling: Since the group is modular, seats can be arranged in straight or curved rows to fit into almost any size media room. Plus, the full size design and padded chaise ensures plenty of comfort.

What's hot: The Bel Aire C2 group from Aspenhome

Key features: This versatile group, which includes power reclining mechanisms, is suitable for work and leisure because of its granite-protected cup holders and fold-out tray tables that hold a laptop computer. In leather, the group retails for $2,199 to $3,499, depending on the configuration.

Why it's selling: Consumers love the versatility. They are able to mix and match any number of loveseats, reclining seats, and wedges to give any size great room or family room a customized look. The power reclining mechanisms are especially popular with women, who sometimes have difficulty opening and closing the ottoman.