After finishing the finishing work in the apartment, it’s time to choose furniture. This article will focus on a leather sofa. When choosing furniture, we usually focus on the following criteria - practicality, aesthetics and convenience.
A sofa made of genuine leather fully meets them.
The advantages of such a piece of furniture
When looking at a photo of a leather sofa, a number of advantages of such a piece of furniture come to mind:
- Easy to care for.
- Long service life.
- Strength and reliability of the structure.
- Aesthetic appeal.
- Respectability and pretentiousness.
- Hypoallergenic.
- Excellent breathability.
- No need for a cover or blanket.
Advantages
A leather sofa combines many advantages, which we will now look at.
Easy to care for. There is nothing more satisfying than effortless care. Even if you have a white leather sofa, it's not a big deal. It is enough to wipe it with a dry cloth several times a month.
And dust and stains will be removed. To better preserve the appearance, it is recommended to treat the surface with special compounds once every year. Which will prevent cracks and keep the color as bright.
Long service life. This applies to genuine leather. It is distinguished by its durability, so if you care for the sofa properly you will extend its service life.
Ikea leather sofa models have a very beautiful and stylish appearance. It is this kind of furniture that will speak of you as a wealthy owner. A large selection of shades will allow you to fit such furniture into any interior.
Environmentally friendly material. Genuine leather does not have the ability to absorb dust, which prevents the appearance of dust mites.
Breathable base. In natural leather, breathability is very important, since the seasons change, and during the entrance time it should warm, and on the contrary, cool during warm periods.
As for sizes, they can be in any form. Choose based on the area of the room; of course, the larger the space, the larger the leather sofa will be present.
It will even look more solid, but of course it will be more expensive due to the fact that a lot of source material is used.
Types of leather upholstery
In the production of absolutely all models of classic and folding leather sofas, the following types of leather are used:
- smooth;
- corrugated;
- with embossing;
- natural.
In addition, there are three more types of its finishing:
- pigmented;
- aniline;
- semi-aniline.
The last two types are distinguished by the highest quality and high cost. This is explained by the fact that leather is dyed by soaking it in aniline dye.
At the same time, it retains the natural texture pattern, as well as the ability to allow air to pass through. In the case of a semi-aniline finish, the leather is pre-sanded.
The secret of choosing the right one
In order for furniture made of leather to last for a very long time, so that it is cozy, the choice must be made thoroughly.
- The first thing you pay attention to is the upholstery, no matter what piece of furniture you choose. The upholstery is soft and smooth. The main thing is to check if there are any dents or stains, and how well the shape is holding.
- You need to check the seams, their quality - the seams should be even, the stitching should be even.
- You need to check the frame - the strength is high, it is best if it is metal.
- The furniture chosen is comfortable. Before buying, you should sit on each piece of furniture to evaluate all the convenience.
When choosing a color, be fully guided by the style and color of your living room.
When thinking about the interior of a living room with leather furniture, do not forget that leather can easily be painted in any desired color.
The priority is furniture in colors such as brown, black, olive, red. If there are children in the family, then it is better to avoid white furniture.
The size of the furniture is selected according to the size of the room so that everything is harmonious and complete.
Black version
A black leather sofa is not a classic at all. This is an element of modern stylistic trends such as minimalism, hi-tech, techno, etc.
It looks most impressive against walls of neutral colors. The best finishing options would be white, gray, beige colors.
Color
The color of the sofa is chosen solely based on one’s own preferences or interior design solutions. But still, there are some rules here.
- Sofas with light upholstery naturally get dirty quickly, so it’s a good idea if they have detachable cushions, which are much easier to clean than the whole product. Naturally, a white sofa has a place in the living room or other room where the flow of people is minimal.
- Better for offices choose neutral shades in a dark range: brown, black, dark gray, but bright solutions are best left for living spaces.
Compact models
Small straight leather sofas in the interior are a great solution if you need to decorate a small room. The main thing here is to choose the right color design.
Experienced designers advise focusing on options of soft shades.
Comfort, additional functions, design
The presence of a linen drawer, a convenient shelf, hidden in the back or armrest of the bar will add functionality to the sofa. Its shape and dimensions are also important. The first parameter largely depends on the taste of the buyer and the style of decoration of the room. Samples with massive soft backs and armrests are suitable for classic interiors. For modern ones, elegant models with small pillows with carriage trim are appropriate. The size of the sofa is selected according to the dimensions and features of the room. So, corner models are most often installed in the living room. Two or three-seater straight sofas will look natural in the office, kitchen, or office reception area.
Photo of a leather sofa
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