Why do most leather sofas look like overstuffed, bachelor pad staples? (colors, light)
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Check out Haverty's - that's where we bought our leather sectional about six years ago. Unfortunately when we moved, it didn't fit in our new house and we gave it to our son, but in my opinion it kind of struck a middle ground between classic and casual. Though personally I still think it was a bit too "overstuffed" for my taste, but it was going in a TV room so I chose to pick my battles. LOL.
Now - this leather sectional was about $4500 on sale though - it was regularly priced at about $6000. If you want top grain leather in a sectional, be prepared to pay quite a bit of money for it. And most classically styled sofas and sectionals are going to be in a better grade of leather (which is good) and at a higher price point (not so good but you get what you pay for).
That's a tad too overstuffed for me personally, but it is very nice Thanks!
the other tip you should be aware of when you buy leather is the term "aniline" there is semi and full if I remember right, fully aniline the dye has been set completely through the entire hide, while semi aniline the top has only been coated.
it's been more than a decade since I sold furniture so my memory for the details are fuzzy, but ask about the difference in the wear of a leather. I think it goes along with the aniline process?? a leather that feels more slick will not show wear, tear and scratches. the ones that feel soft, more suede like will show wear and tear, they are made that way so after years they will look like that old soft leather sofa you see in a ranch house or a worn arm chair your grandpa had. if scratches bother you do not go for this one.
the other term is "leather match" that normally means you will have real leather every where your body touches, sides and backs are faux leather. in a good quality sofa you won't be able to tell the difference on sight, but it will save you hundreds of dollars.
find a sales person that knows their leather and can talk you though it.
That's a tad too overstuffed for me personally, but it is very nice Thanks!
I know what you mean - it was a bit on the overstuffed side to me as well, but it had nailhead trim and classic styled arms rather than big bulgy arms so I compromised since it was going in the den.
It never hurts to ask for a military discount. Seriously, check out Havertys - we've bought a lot of furniture from there over the years and it's all held up very nicely.
I don't see Haverty's listed on this list of national chains that offer a military discount, but it never hurts to ask:
Check out Haverty's - that's where we bought our leather sectional about six years ago. Unfortunately when we moved, it didn't fit in our new house and we gave it to our son, but in my opinion it kind of struck a middle ground between classic and casual. Though personally I still think it was a bit too "overstuffed" for my taste, but it was going in a TV room so I chose to pick my battles. LOL.
Now - this leather sectional was about $4500 on sale though - it was regularly priced at about $6000. If you want top grain leather in a sectional, be prepared to pay quite a bit of money for it. And most classically styled sofas and sectionals are going to be in a better grade of leather (which is good) and at a higher price point (not so good but you get what you pay for).
Kathryn, thanks TOP GRAIN! I have forgotten the terms.
the other tip you should be aware of when you buy leather is the term "aniline" there is semi and full if I remember right, fully aniline the dye has been set completely through the entire hide, while semi aniline the top has only been coated.
it's been more than a decade since I sold furniture so my memory for the details are fuzzy, but ask about the difference in the wear of a leather. I think it goes along with the aniline process?? a leather that feels more slick will not show wear, tear and scratches. the ones that feel soft, more suede like will show wear and tear, they are made that way so after years they will look like that old soft leather sofa you see in a ranch house or a worn arm chair your grandpa had. if scratches bother you do not go for this one.
the other term is "leather match" that normally means you will have real leather every where your body touches, sides and backs are faux leather. in a good quality sofa you won't be able to tell the difference on sight, but it will save you hundreds of dollars.
find a sales person that knows their leather and can talk you though it.
Excellent advice. BE SURE to work with an experienced salesperson who knows the difference in leathers and leather options, and be sure to ask if the leather is dyed all the way through or simply painted/dyed on the surface. Surface paint or dye will crack and become very ugly as it breaks down, in a pretty short course of time.
Genuine leather and bonded leather are typically not good choices, because they are what is left over after the top grain or full grain upper part of the leather hide is cut way (and used on better quality furniture).
Excellent advice. BE SURE to work with an experienced salesperson who knows the difference in leathers and leather options, and be sure to ask if the leather is dyed all the way through or simply painted/dyed on the surface. Surface paint or dye will crack and become very ugly as it breaks down, in a pretty short course of time.
Genuine leather and bonded leather are typically not good choices, because they are what is left over after the top grain or full grain upper part of the leather hide is cut way (and used on better quality furniture).
How do you get marker off of leather without damaging it?
there is a product, sorry I don't know the name but it works wonders, it is in a stick form and is a solid clear gel much like the look of deodorant. ask at a leather furniture store. when I was working a woman came into the store. she was visiting her sister with her children, while sis was at work the kids got behind the leather sofa and drew all over it. we had a small amount of the stuff left and gave her some. she was able to get the marker off and sis never knew. it's out there you just have to find it. again sorry my memory sucks!
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