subject: Leather Sectionals- Add a Touch of Class to Any Room [print this page] What do you picture when you think of a high-class living room? I see tasteful lighting, neutral colors and a black leather love seat. How about an urban loft? Big open windows, and a simple leather sofa. A homey, country-feeling room? I see some vintage memorabilia and a brown leather sectional. I think I'm beginning to sense a trend here...
Leather furniture is one of the most versatile options available. No matter what your style, there is sure to be something for you. In this already versatile area, it gets even more customizable with leather sectionals. They're classy and convenient, and are made to fit your needs. They'll work themselves around what you want, not the other way around.
You can choose from a wide array of predesigned sectionals, with top of the line design and quality, or you can mix and match all types of leather furniture to create your ideal sectional. For instance, you can combine corner chairs with a love seat and armless chairs, or recliners with bumper ends and wedge pieces, a leather sofa with a corner chair and a chaise lounger; there are hundreds of possibilities!
They're definitely not the sectionals of the past, either. They incorporate practical features such as high density foam cushions, strong wood frames, individual pocket coils and internal rubber lattice support to ensure long-lasting quality. No more of those sectionals that slide apart and lose their support in a couple years.
There are a lot of companies out there advertising leather sectionals, so how will you choose where to buy yours? They can be expensive, and when properly cared for, will last a long time, so it's wise to do your research before settling on one. Here we'll go through a few of the main distributors of fine leather furniture.
Diamond Sofa is one of the leading manufacturers of leather sectionals. Its focus is on being fashion forward and providing urban styles of quality and comfort. There is often a simplicity to Diamond's pieces that invokes a "Zen-like" feeling of calmness.
Klaussner Home Furnishings is known for its dedication to its customers. Their mission is to enhance their customers' lives and help them create their own personal style. They offer some of the most comfortable leather furniture on the market, making it perfect for families and casual living.
Tosh Furniture is all about what is new and modern; they are dedicated to always providing the latest in ultra modern furniture. They have more than two decades of experience, and have a powerful network that ensures they will be offering the newest trends as soon as they emerge.
Caring for leather sectionals is fairly simple; first, the manufacturer will include instructions for your specific piece, so read and follow those carefully. If the leather is unsealed (not water repellent), gently vacuum your couch regularly. If something gets spilled on it, blot with a soft, dry cloth as soon as possible. If the leather is sealed (water repellent), wipe it down with a mild soap and water solution as needed (unless the manufacturer's instructions specify not to use soap).
To keep your leather sectional in top shape, place it somewhere out of direct sunlight so it doesn't fade. Also try to avoid placing it near sources of heat, which can cause the leather to dry out.
When you're considering leather sectionals, there are a few things to look for. First, compare leather grain- is it top grain or split? Top grain leather is the most natural-looking and durable, but this means it's also the most expensive. Split leather is just a tad less durable and usually lacks the leather patterns; however, both grains can be corrected- a sanding process to get rid of imperfections.
Also very important- measure your doorways! You don't want to get a couch to the door and realize there's no way to get it inside your home. Most sectional pieces will fit through a standard-sized door, but there's always a chance that your door will be a little too narrow.
Along with your door, measure the room your sectional will go in. They come in a large range of sizes, so decide what kind of configuration you want and what will look and fit best in your room. You obviously don't want to buy a sectional too large, but one that's too small will look a little weird, too, so, measure for minimum and maximum size.
Just keep these simple things in mind and you'll be sitting on your leather sectional in a perfectly-put-together room in no time!
Leather Sectionals- Add a Touch of Class to Any Room
