Fabric Sofas vs Leather Sofas: Pros & Cons

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    Interior designers know that a single piece of furniture can define an entire living space, and this is particularly the case with larger sofas and sectionals. A sofa can either “make or break” the living room or office where it is placed, which is why you should think carefully about its various characteristics from size to style and from color to material.

    Choosing Between Fabric and Leather Sofas

    The deciding factors in terms of sofa surface material boil down to purpose, budget, who will actually be lounging on the surface, the overall interior design concept, and personal preference. Let’s get the monetary factor out of the way now: High-quality leather cured in the regions along the Mediterranean will always be more expensive than the majority of sofa fabrics, and this has a lot to do with specialized cattle raising as well as the handcrafting processes.

    Pros and Cons of Leather Sofas

    The most luxurious pieces of living room furniture are invariably made with leather. This is a tradition that dates back several centuries, and it is heavily centered on the Italian leather industry. At Sofa Dreams, most of our sofas are made with leathers because we are a luxury furniture design studio, but there is also the matter of durability. With occasional maintenance and by keeping sharp objects away, a leather sofa can last you a lifetime, and this is why we can issue extended warranties to our leather furniture pieces.

    With regard to thermal comfort, leather is known to absorb warmth; this mostly happens when the interior room temperature rises to uncomfortable levels. The only other disadvantage of a leather sofa is related to the cost of total upholstery, which can be costly when it involves very large sections.

    Pros and Cons of Fabric Sofas

    You actually have more material choices with fabric sofas, especially if you are looking for patterns and prints. Many fabric sofas will remain cool to the touch even in hot climates, but not all materials. Some fine fabrics feel great to the touch, and most will be softer than leather.

    The problem with fabric sofas is that they will stain more easily than leather even if they are treated with specialized coatings. Fabric is less resistant than leather, thus increasing the potential of having to reupholster more often than desired. When it comes to durability, fabric will always be more fragile than leather.

    Fabric and Leather Sofas from Sofa Dreams

    Since 2006, Sofa Dreams has been designing and manufacturing quality furniture pieces for luxurious living spaces. Over the years, we have grown from a boutique furniture design studio in Germany to an international company that distributes products across Europe, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States. Should you have any questions about our sofas and furniture collections, please feel free to contact our office. When you are in the South Florida region, you can come visit our design center not far from the beach.

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