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Now, you know the most common variations in leather quality. But what exactly do you need to look for to make your decision? What matters most? Here are the main things to consider when selecting your leather furniture.
How will your family use this furniture? Is the furniture just for you? Just for adults? Do you have pets with claws? Will your family be lying on the leather sofa to watch television with popcorn in hand, or will they only get to sit on the furniture to read quietly or entertain special adult guests?
Be honest with yourself. You’re making an investment, and it’s important to get furniture that you’ll still be happy you purchased a year from now. If your leather furniture is for casual living, then a good finished leather or other mid-grade leather might best suit your family.
The most expensive leather furniture generally contains all full-grain aniline leather. As the prices decline, you’re more likely to find furniture constructed with a “leather match.” This name is what it implies; it matches different quality leathers to construct a single piece of furniture.
In leather-matched furniture, the areas you sit on and rest your arms and legs on are generally made of leather. Other less visible areas, such as the back and sides of a couch, may be made with a lower quality leather. So the parts you use might be made of a top-grain leather while the back and sides are made with split leather.
Why would a manufacturer do this? It puts leather furniture into more people’s price range. The downside – the back and side might not be as durable as the leather sections. On the other hand, they’re likely to get a lot less use, so, depending on your needs, budget, and taste, they might be just what you want.
Two things to look for here: (1) make sure you’re getting leather, not vinyl. Vinyl is an inexpensive plastic that will not last as long as the leather it is blended with. Also, you’re blending two types of material, so make sure they mesh well on the furniture. How can you tell vinyl? The smell and the feel differ from leather. Buying online? Not a problem. Simply look for a listing of the furniture’s materials in the product descriptions. Manufacturers are legally bound to tell the truth.
Where in your home will you place the furniture? Leather doesn’t do well in direct sunlight. Before you order that sectional or sofa, make sure you have a spot for it that won’t cause it to fade prematurely because it’s getting too much sun. How large is the room? Measure it and get the dimensions of the space you’ll fit the new piece into. Will it be the dominant piece in the room? What other furniture (if any) will be in the room? Will these pieces play well together?
How many pieces of furniture do you intend to buy?
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In full-grain and aniline furniture, note that no two pieces are alike. That means that if you intend to >buy more than one piece of leather furniture for a room(for example, a leather sofa set), it’s probably best to buy them at the same time if possible. This gives you more control over purchasing pieces that will blend well together and be as close in color and texture as possible.
Is the furniture made well? Frames tend to be manufactured in one place while leather is prepared in another. A lot of furniture frames are manufactured in the United States, but a lot of skins are treated in other countries. At some point, the two must come together to be assembled. Leather should be pulled tightly over frames to ensure a good fit and seal out moisture, mold, irritants, and other potential hazards. Check for a tight fit and smoothly gathered corners.
Check the cushions. Are they detachable? Do they have zippers? You want easy access to cushions to clean them and to replace them when the time comes. Good leather will generally outlast the fill inside the cushions.
What’s your budget? Full-grain, top-grain aniline is the best of the best. Soft. Cushiony. Natural. Luxuriantly beautiful. It’s also the most expensive leather furniture. Finished leather is more uniform in appearance. All the nicks, scratches, and other natural beauty of the leather have been processed out to create that uniform look.
It’s less expensive, less soft, and less durable, but it might play better with your family and pets.
Do you want to buy the best and keep it for decades, or buy something less expensive and have to replace it sooner? Only you can answer these questions.
How long do you intend to keep this furniture? 5 years? 20 years? If you will inflict only normal wear and tear on your couch, any grade of leather will give you 5 years of beauty. If you want leather furniture that looks as good as new 20 years from now, then you want full-grain, top-grain aniline leather. Expect to pay for this quality.
Now that you know the basic differences between the different types of leathers and the issues that should concern you when making a purchasing decision, you’re ready to begin your search to buy leather furniture.
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