Furniture in Fashion Blog
Furniture in Fashion Blog
Furniture in Fashion Blog
Once upon a time, a leather sofa was the epitome of elegance and style. It was also as carefully guarded as a priceless Fabergé Egg in Louvre. After all, it could be ripped or torn… and what about stains? No way you’d ever let the kids or the dog sit on that. Today, however, we see plenty of homes with soft, buttery leather sofas and matching chairs that are meant to be both loved and used by the whole family. What changed?
Leather didn’t change. It is still a natural material that requires skill and workmanship in order to be crafted into a comfortable sofa or chair. Fortunately, there are more and more companies all over the world engaged in the manufacture and export of fine leather furniture , making it more affordable than ever. Add to this the introduction of special treatments that not only help the leather repel some stains but that also make it less easy to gouge a hole in with an unguarded ballpoint pen? And you’ve got leather you can let the kids sit on!
With the expansion of the leather manufacturing market, more imports, improved ways to seal and protect the leather itself, today’s leather furniture is not cheap, but it is definitely an affordable option for most homeowners to consider. While it has not overcome some of its drawbacks, it is still a beautiful material that, when properly cared for, holds its value. Better still, good leather furnishings will complement just about any décor, from the ultra-modern to the antique purist.
If you’re in the market for quality leather furnishings, read up on their care and what sorts of leather are the best before you narrow your choices down. Leather is an investment, after all. And, of course, no investment should ever be made without a bit of research first
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