Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Modern Sofa Leather and Fabric Upholstery

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Sofa buying is not as easy as it seems to be. There are numerous designs and styles to choose from that deciding which to pick becomes difficult. The ultimate question is what type of upholstery to choose regardless if you choose leather or fabric upholstery.

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There are two types of upholstery used in building modern sectional sofas. Buyers usually have a hard time deciding between leather and fabric, as  both upholstery has their own share of positive and negative qualities. Listed below are the good and bad characteristics of leather and fabric so you can easily choose which is right for you and your family.

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Leather Upholstery

Positive

Leather upholstery is hypoallergenic so it is recommended for people with allergy. Leather does not conceal dust mites, pet dander, and other allergens.

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A leather-upholstered modern sectional couch provides a luxurious and elegant look in a room. Leather sectional sofas are modish, more sleek and classier. It has a timeless appeal that cannot be equaled by fabric upholstered sofas.

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It is easy to maintain. Dusting can remove dust easily. You can also vacuum leather sofas, but remember to use the soft brush of the vacuum. Apply leather polish at least every three months will keep it sheen. However, the maintenance of leather depends on your family.

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Modern leather sectionals are extremely hard-wearing and enduring. It becomes softer and more comfortable as it ages. This characteristic makes leather sofas a great heirloom.

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It is available in a range of types that suit anybody’s lifestyles and budgets.

Leather demands a cost, although this differs in the kind of leather used.

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Negative

Leather can be warm during warm weather and cold during cold weather.

It scrapes easily.

It has a few color choices, usually in neutral hues like brown, taupe, beige, tan, black, grey, white and cream.

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Fabric Upholstery

Positive

Fabric upholstery is preferred by some consumers because of its comfort-ability. Fabric-upholstered sofas are softer and warmer regardless of the weather, giving you a cozier and warmer feel in your living room.

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It is available in a range of colors and textures. Color choices range from bright hues like purple, red, green, yellow, blue, as well as neutral shades. The texture is made in a variety of fabrics, such as wool, linen, velvet, chenille, corduroy, etc.

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Fabric upholstery offers an unlimited choice of colors and patterns. This characteristic provides you the opportunity to choose a style that suits your taste, décor and color scheme. Modern fabric sofas can either have floral or geometrical patterns, etc.

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Fabric sofas are easy to maintain like leather sofas. Most fabric upholstery is treated with a stain-resistant finish, making it easy to clean spills. It does not scratch easily. Some sofas feature cushions wrapped in fabric upholstery so they are removable, allowing you to wash them.

Fabric upholstery is less expensive.

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Negative

It is not advised if you have kids and if you allow pets inside your home. Fabric upholstery is not that durable and is unable to withstand raucous actions of kids.

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Strong odors like pet smell, cigarettes, etc. stick to the fabric.

It tears easily and wears out over time because some areas thin out in time.

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Fabric upholstery is susceptible to spills. Although spills can be controlled from one area, allowing it to dry takes time.

The patterns can become outdated quickly so your sofa is easily out of style.

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Use the above list of positive and negative characteristics of leather and fabric sofas the next time you need to buy modern living room furniture. This list will be a great help to decide which type of upholstery to purchase, making it easier to make a choice!

Following article was first published to Modern Sofa Leather and Fabric Upholstery. Find more on: LA Furniture Store

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