How to choose a perfect leather furniture?
Choosing the perfect leather furniture can be confusing as there are a number of choices and there are different types of leather to choose from. Leather is wrongly accused of being too cold in winter or of sticking to the body in summer. Authentic leather is very durable and can withstand rough use, all the while staying in style. For choosing a perfect leather furniture, you should know how to select the right one. Read on for some helpful tips.
Types of leather
There are mainly three types of leather, namely, aniline, semi-aniline and pigmented.
Aniline leather is the most softest and expensive leather. This leather is dyed in a drum that allows the dye to completely soak to bring in a rich, deep color.
Semi-aniline leather is a tad durable than aniline leather, and can resist fading and stains slightly better. Semi-aniline or protected leather is dyed in a drum and given a coating for protection.
Pigmented leather is not dyed all through, instead the color is applied at the surface. This gives the leather better protection against stains, fading and scratches. The color isn’t that rich, nor is the leather too soft, and is thus less expensive.
Eight-way, hand-tied coils are the ideal choice and they also prolong the life of your furniture. When seeking a leather-vinyl combination, remember that though the furniture would look good at the start, over the years the leather would outlast the vinyl. So it is best to avoid it and stick to only leather furniture.
Choosing the color for your furniture
A traditional color decor would be an ideal setting for a classic brown leather sofa with tailored lines and brass nail-head. You can also opt for bright colors like red or yellow or go for rich ones like maroon or sapphire blue for a more contemporary feel. Whatever color you choose, maintenance won’t be much of a problem as a damp cloth is more than enough to remove dust.
Features
Leather furniture often have special features incorporated in them. While shopping for your house, decide which features would look best and be more useful. Some options that are offered in leather furniture are recliners, sleeper sofas, stadium style seating etc. While buying this type of furniture, keep in mind that they would be around for a long time, so get one that would be used on a regular basis.
While getting cushions, opt for zipped ones. The leather upholstery would last years but your cushions might not stay that long, so it’s good to have easy access.
Leather is wrongly accused of being too cold in winter or of sticking to the body in summer. Contrary to that belief, leather takes on the temperature of your body within 12 seconds and doesn’t stick to you whether hot or cold.
