It’s important to find a sofa that suits the need of the whole family. Some families need the modular sofa for placing it indoor and in more formal settings whereas some of us need it for sitting outdoor. For these two kinds of settings sofa choices would be different. If sofas are placed indoor in a living room, then you can opt for fancy, delicate materials lounge suite. Otherwise, in an outdoor setting where sofas will receive direct sunlight, dirt and dust; you should choose a more resilient material. Again, some of us may need multifunctional sofa bed to host overnight guests, again chaise sofa can be used for relaxing while watching TV. These factors will determine which sofa material will be able to meet your need.Here are some popular sofa materials with their pros and cons.
Leather: Read the following pros and cons of leather sofa to understand whether it is suitable to your household or not-
Pros-
- Sofas made from genuine leather is very much durable compared to faux leather.
- Dust particles can be fully removed from leather sofas. You do not have to remove cushion cover like fabric sofas to wash it, what you need to do is wiping it off with a clean cloth. This feature is very much helpful for the persons who have sensitivity towards dust particles.
- Pet fur doesn’t get stuck in the leather cushions. Just brush it off or vacuum clean to get rid of unwanted material.
Cons-
- Scratch caused by sharp objects or pets can be proved fatal for leather sofas. Though genuine leather can be more durable and scratch proof than the faux leather, it can be hard to distinguish between them in the initial stage without the help of expert.
- Direct sunlight can fade the leather overtime, so placing it outdoor is not an option at all.
- Leather can provide a slippery feeling while sitting on it.
- Price of leather sofas can be comparatively higher than the fabric sofas.
Fabric: Fabric is another popular material for sofa upholstery. It can be of many types like linen, cotton etc. Here are some of its pros and cons-
Pros-
- Fabric is available in various colours and patterns.
- Fabric especially cotton or dust is more resistant to wear and tear.
- Fabric upholstered sofas are comparatively cheaper than leather upholstered sofas.
- Some fabric upholstered sofas come with removable covers, which allows you to wash it with soap or detergent.
- Fabric is less sensitive to sunlight. Hence, you do not need to worry about your fabric sofa being little exposed to sunlight.
Cons-
- Pet hair can be hard to remove from fabric cover.
- If the fabric is not of good quality, then there is high chance that it will be prone to wear and tear soon.
- It might not be as soft and comfortable as leather sofas to seat on, especially those who have delicate skin.
So, these were the most notable advantages and disadvantages of leather and fabric sofas. You can now think which sofa material will be suitable to your lifestyle basing on the individual characteristics it possesses. Best of luck with your sofa choice!
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