With nearly perfect climate control possible in almost all
homes, and leather cleaning simpler than most imagine, your choice of a leather
or fabric-covered living room sofa almost comes down to preference but there
are a few factors to consider in favor of each.
The Versatility of Fabric Upholstered Sofas
If you have your perfect living room setup intending to keep
it forever, perhaps a leather sofa is the ideal finishing touch. However, if
you think one or more moves are in your future, consider how well your sofa
will fit into different decors. Fabric’s many varied colors and patterns offer
households on the go a measure of versatility. That said, few things say “luxury”
like rich multitone leather. We know; it’s so hard to choose!
What About Cleaning?
If you have a busy household with young children, you might
be drawn to a fabric sofa’s easy maintenance thanks to synthetic upholstery
such as polyester or rayon, as soft as natural fiber but very easy to clean the
inevitable spills. A stain protector spray is a good idea to make your fabric
sofa last even longer. But if your heart is set on a leather sofa, fear not. Although
leather is less resistant to staining, with the right cleaning products as well
as lotion to keep this natural upholstery supple, you can get equally good
results with a little extra effort. Also, bear in mind that fabric sofas are
more likely to retain pet hair and dander, a caveat if anybody in your home has
allergies. Leather sofas do not have this drawback. However, if you fear
scratches to your beautiful sofa from kids and pets, fabric is the better way
to go.
How Are Your Heating and AC?
If your living room has large windows so it’s vulnerable to
changes in outside temperature, a fabric sofa might be your optimal choice.
With climate control, as in an interior room away from heat and drafts, leather
is no problem.
Luckily for you, we stock many models of both leather and
fabric sofas, in sectional, three-seat sofa, and loveseat sizes. Stop by any of
our Philadelphia, PA area stores to see for yourself how wonderful either a
leather or fabric sofa will be for you!
