Faux leather sofa

Luxurious, comfortable, soft leather sofa - few will refuse to have this piece of furniture in their interior. Such sofas never go out of fashion, they always look presentable, expensive and modern. However, their cost is often so high that not everyone can buy leather furniture. In this case, a leatherette sofa will be an excellent alternative to this option.

Leatherette or leather substitute is a material that imitates the texture of a natural material and is rather close to it in its properties and characteristics. At the same time, the cost of artificial material is significantly lower.

Today, furniture manufacturers offer a variety of options for leather upholstery for sofa upholstery. Among them:

• PU leather with polyurethane coating;
• PVC artificial leather;
• leatherette;
• vinyl artificial leather.

The advantages of such materials include:

1. Good wear resistance. Even after a few years with proper care, leatherette coating looks attractive.
2. A wide range of colors and textures (you can choose an option that simulates the skin of a snake or reptile).
3. Practical and easy care. Dirt and dust from the sofa upholstery can be easily removed with a damp cloth.
4. Modern leather substitutes perfectly breathable and waterproof.
5. Resistance to temperature changes, excellent hygienic properties.

Artificial materials, of course, are inferior to natural leather in the coefficient of air permeability. In addition, they are less resistant to different types of external influences.However, the visual appeal and affordable price level these shortcomings.

Kozham - durable, beautiful, practical and inexpensive material. That is why it is so often used in the creation of various models of upholstered furniture for home and office.

• Corner sofa - one of the most popular models for interior decoration living room, bedroom, kitchen or office space. A great option for simultaneous placement of several people. The sliding part helps to turn the sofa into a luxurious sleeping place. Such models are perfect for small spaces. Often complemented by decorative pillows.

• Direct two-three-seater sofa - office option. It provides comfortable seating for visitors. Such a product is equipped with a high comfortable back and soft armrests.

• Sofa bed - a universal solution for a small apartment. It can be put in the children's room or living room. You can comfortably sit on it with an interesting book, lie down on it to relax or spread out to a full-fledged berth.

• Elegant sofas concise design of the type of stools or couches can be used in the hallway or hallway.

The leather sofa is considered a classical element of furniture which actually and modernly fits into any interior. That is why the color options of leather furniture are most often in the range of universal colors. Black or dark brown spacious sofa looks impressive and solid. A snow-white sofa will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room, but this option is the least practical. Behind him will require special, thorough care.

No less beautiful looks and furniture, made in a deep wine or dark blue color. Glossy, soft shine and rich texture greatly adorn the interior of the room.

Fans of more radical options can order or buy a ready-made sofa, decorated in a variety of colors: from turquoise to coral, from pink to lilac.This sofa will certainly become a bright accent of the living room, bedroom, office or other room.

The choice of furniture is always fraught with difficulties and questions. After all, the sofa is chosen for a long time, which means that it must retain high performance and decorative properties for several years.

First of all, it is necessary to determine the choice of material - a substitute for natural leather. There may be several:

1. Sofa made of artificial leather looks expensive and spectacular. Soft, pleasant to the touch surface, warm matte or glossy shine, excellent performance - such furniture will become a real decoration of any home. Disadvantage: instability to mechanical damage, such as scratches.
2. Ecoskin is a type of artificial leather belonging to the luxury category. As close as possible to the natural. Excellent breathability, softness, elasticity, durability and visual appeal make this material one of the most popular and used for decoration of various models of furniture. Disadvantage: susceptibility to the formation of small scratches, after which it is almost impossible to restore the original presentable appearance.
3. Arpatek is a kind of eco-leather. This is a very high quality, practical, wear-resistant and hypoallergenic material that looks like natural leather. Its disadvantage is a small thickness, due to which small cracks and tears may appear on the upholstery over time.
4. Artificial nubuck is another substitute for natural material. Presented in different versions of dressing and polishing. Its surface can imitate natural suede, leather and reptile skin.

In order for the leatherette sofa to serve as long as possible, it is necessary to remember the following points:

1. Leatherette is very sensitive to the claws of animals. Upholstery is covered with cracks, scratches and quickly loses its attractive appearance. Do not forget about it, if the apartment for which you buy furniture, there are pets.
2. Even the most expensive artificial leather needs constant and thorough care.

Namely:

• furniture should not be in close proximity to heating devices;
• upholstery should not fall into the area of ​​direct solar radiation;
• the room must have a sufficient level of humidity (the material does not like dry air);
• about once a week, the upholstery must be wiped with a damp cloth;
• to remove stains, you can use a solution of soap or shampoo, ammonia agent. After cleaning, wipe the surface dry;
• silicone shine will help to refresh the skin;
• To clean the skin is not recommended products containing acetone, alcohol, chlorine;
• dried dirt can not be removed with a sharp object;
• Do not use bleach and abrasive cleaners.

• Responses about sofas made of leather substitutes are mostly positive. The main advantage of this category of materials is the price. Such furniture can afford a lot more people than the equivalent of genuine leather.
• Practicality is another plus. The surface of the leatherette is smooth, smooth, enough to clean it with a damp cloth.
• Durability, wear resistance and beautiful appearance - these advantages are also often noted by buyers. Wide textured and color range - the qualities that can not boast of many similar materials used to create furniture.
• Presentable, expensive look - an indisputable advantage of artificial leather sofas.They look much richer, more sophisticated and luxurious than similar furniture with fabric upholstery, for example.

The snow-white sofa will be a real pearl of any interior, even the living room, designed in the style of minimalism. Such furniture helps to make even the most ascetic atmosphere more comfortable and homely warm.

Luxurious soft sofa from high-quality eco-leather looks and in no way inferior to furniture made from natural material. Warm milk-cream color looks great on the background of the interior, decorated in different shades of lilac color. A great option for the living room.

The sofa is not only a sleeping place, it is also an original, stylish decoration. Especially if it is made in such a rich, beautiful and deep green color. The sofa decorates the living room, decorated in light, pastel colors.