Decorating Your Home With Leather Furniture

Posted by Marcy Kelly
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Dec 23, 2015
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When it comes to home decorations, you may consider buying leather furniture. They do add a touch of elegance to the living space appearance. There are different types of leather furniture that you may consider. The trick is to know the size and also the shape of the furniture. You also need to choose small items- don’t overdo the leather furniture. Too much of leather may make create a distressing look.

One of the best ways for adding leather furniture in your home is buying the leather foot-stool. They do make your living space look classy and elegant. There are of course different designs that you may choose from. Another great addition is the leather footstool pouffe.

Whether you are buying the footstool or the pouffes, there are factors that you need to consider for you to choose the perfect design.

Factors To Consider

Consider The Type Of Leather

There are different types of leather materials in the market. The materials differ when it comes to the quality because they are different. You will come across;

·   The aniline leather; this is the most natural leather that you will come across. This leather does not have any additional coating or treatments. The aniline leather has the potential of absorbing dye differently. With this type of leather, you may get foot stools with different shades of dyes. That is to say that there are parts that will be different than the rest.

 

·   Semi-aniline; they are made from the combination of aniline and a top coat. This top coat creates a luxurious look on the foot stool. This type of leather is susceptible to fading and stains.

Consider The Color

Leather is a natural product and thus it can absorb any form of the dye. This means that you can get the leather foot-stool in any color you want. It is important for you to consider the finishing of the leather furniture before you buy. You also need to pay attention to the framing of the footstool.

The Size

The size of your leather footstool pouffe will be determined by the size of the furniture. The décor and the size of the room in general will also determine the type of footstool you choose.

Caring For The Furniture

Now that you have bought yourself leather furniture, it is now time for you to know how to

clean and care for them. You need to understand that the leather is durable, but not taking proper care of, it may reduce the lifespan of the furniture. There are ways that you can ensure that you maintain the quality of the leather.

·         Don’t clean your leather with harmful detergents. You need to avoid using the oil soap as it can darken or stain the leather. You should also not use soap or detergents on your leather. This is because the soap will make the leather brittle.

 

·         Don’t place the footstool in direct sunlight.

 

You may choose to apply the leather protector once you buy the leather.
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