Leather sofas

Leather upholstered sofas are not only an accent piece of furniture, but also demonstrate the practical approach of the owners to the arrangement of their homes. With a combination of practicality, versatility and excellent performance, such furniture becomes part of the interior in the premises of the most diverse purposes. What is their fundamental difference from the models with fabric facing and whether the purchase of leather furniture is justified at all - let's try to figure it out.

By execution, modern sofas made of leather can be compact and overall, stationary and transformers, economy and premium class, in a neutral natural and impressively bright color scheme.

The list of clear advantages of leather sofas includes:

• Appearance.From the respectable appearance of this piece of furniture wins the entire interior. Leather upholstery evokes a feeling of luxury and affluence.

• Undemanding care. Maintenance of natural leather is reduced to a weekly dry cleaning with napkins and lining treatment with special means.

• Durability and reliability. Genuine leather, as well as its artificial analogs of vinyl artificial leather and eco-leather, has a high wear resistance. Such sofas will last for many years.

• High environmental friendliness of natural material. Dust-repellent and "breathing" leather upholstery prevent the formation of populations of house dust mites - the main provocateurs of allergies and respiratory diseases.

Not without flaws in leather sofas, namely:

• high cost, which is typical for furniture made of genuine leather;
• rapid loss of decorative properties in low quality upholstery.

In this segment of the furniture market, there is a large percentage of fraud. Unscrupulous manufacturers for deliberately poor quality leather goods set an unreasonably high price tag.

Other disadvantages relate to the use of products:

• Close proximity to heating devices adversely affect the condition of leather upholstery. Under the influence of temperature changes and low humidity, the material becomes less elastic, as a result of which it is drawn out and covered with cracks.

• Another enemy of the skin is ultraviolet. If the sofa made of genuine leather is placed in the immediate vicinity of the window, and even on the sunny side of the apartment, then the upholstery will begin to dry, causing it to crack.

• Susceptibility to different smells. This moment should be taken into account by smokers who do not deny themselves the pleasure to lift indoors. Leather furniture is sure to absorb cigarette smoke.

So that you can better navigate the existing range of leather sofas, find out what models are in shape and dwell on their design features.

Angular models on the minimum area form the seats in the maximum quantity.

This design looks good in the combined premises of a studio apartment, visually distinguishing between the living room and the kitchen area.

U-shaped models are a special type of the previous modification with elements that form the corners on the right and left side.

For this reason, u-shaped furniture is impressive in size, which provides a number of practical advantages:

1. Seats in large quantities.
2. Great place to sleep.
3. Availability of several linen boxes.

Round sofas destroy the usual idea of ​​a classic setting. Non-standard configuration should be handled with care. Round furniture can not only transform the design of the room, but also make it the height of tastelessness.

Designers recommend placing full-size round designs in the premises of the corresponding square from 25 squares, and for small models at least 20 squares are required. In rooms with a limited area of ​​round shape simply "eat" the space.

Another fashionable leather sofa shape. Due to the non-standard configuration with the arrangement of round furniture, problems may also arise. Without a creative approach, you risk not getting the original interior, but to achieve only an imbalance of shapes and lines.

To prevent this from happening, you can use several solutions: repeat the design of a semicircular shape or alternate it with an oval. The semicircular structure is also very convenient to perform zoning, separating the dining room from the kitchen area or kitchen from the living room segment.

Designers once were not afraid to use such a bold decision for leather furniture in modern active life, and they did not lose. A sofa made of genuine leather with a high back in the shape of a shell is able to decorate any room in the house, besides, many manufacturers equip one of the segments of the stylized sea shell with a built-in minibar. Therefore, the shell is not only beautiful, but also multifunctional.

As for other design features, the models of sofas are also different.

The current alternative to furniture with soft armrests is leather sofas with hard wooden handrails. In terms of practicality, such a solution is beneficial - the tree is reliable and durable.

Functional folding models with roomy storage systems simplify cleaning the sleeping area and help maintain order in the room.

The presence of such a detail is the privilege of corner models.In the standard model of the angular type, a pair of identical handrails is provided, and for a modified product, an additional plane is equipped with a handrail adjacent to a narrow section on the side.

The presence of high metal or short squat wooden legs near the furniture is a matter of taste. In addition to the main functional load - ensuring the stability and reliability of the base, the legs act as an element of decor, emphasizing the uniqueness of the design.

A special type of diamond-shaped carriage tie, where the corners of the diamond are fixed and at the same time decorated with buttons, has long become the trademark of Chesterfield sofas.

Consider the existing system of fastening of elastic elements - springs.

Here the metal parts are intertwined continuously. With each other, the spirals are connected by brackets or complex wire nodes to impart rigidity, and the perimeter of the structure is additionally reinforced with a frame.If one spring receives a load, then adjacent links are instantly activated, so that the load is distributed evenly. This design is very reliable and durable.

In this case, the metal elements are enclosed in special covers-pockets of non-woven textile material. Under load, a specific elastic element will be forced through with minimal use of adjacent springs.

Leather furniture is equipped with different folding mechanisms:

• Systems whose principle of operation is associated with an opening book are represented by a classic book and a click-click mechanism.

• To vykatnogo models and sliding type include eurobooks, dolphins, accordions.

• The combined layout mechanism is demonstrated by French and American folding beds.

• “Walking” models are pantographs and several versions of sofas with an identical mechanism, but other names are pumas, tick-tac, walking eurobooks.

• A separate category includes expensive models with a recliner for complete relaxation.This complex mechanism, hidden in the case, fixes the mobile back at the right angle, and in the lower part of the design extends an adjustable stand under the legs.

Regardless of the stylistic orientation of the interior, leather furniture can become its organic continuation. Leather sofas can act not only as a basis for the design concept, but also form it.

For interiors in the English style is characterized by the use of materials and furnishings, which are traditionally present in the everyday life of Aboriginal people in the dependent territories of Great Britain.

Here the spectacular Chester and the classic model with pillows will look equally advantageous. But the laconic form of modern models of the angular type will contradict the general idea of ​​the English style, so it is better to refuse such a decision.Futuristic design, with which you have every chance to turn the living room into a kind of intergalactic starship, is also a bad helper.

Attic style, also known as loft, is an unusual and somewhat provocative trend in modern interior design. All parts and furnishings are carefully thought out, 100% functional and practical. Welcome furniture with a smooth upholstery, in the spirit of minimalism. Both self-sufficient monochrome colors of the lining - white or black, and bright skin as an accent are appropriate.

To create bold style contrasts, the loft, which is one big contradiction to everything familiar in the interior, fits perfectly. If the living room is designed in an industrial style, then without a shadow of a doubt, place in it a sofa in the baroque style or elegant quilted Chesterfield.

The most contrasting style direction, to the strict geometry of the forms, symmetry and sharp lines. Corner or p-shaped constructions with clearly deduced corners and armrests, in snow-white or coal-black version and on chrome-plated legs are appropriate here.

Furniture in a high-tech interior should be present in a minimum quantity, its “special features” - low seating and maximum degree of comfort. Nano-style is the territory of achromatic colors, but the sofa is allowed to have a rich red upholstery or blue.

Leather furniture in a classic interior should demonstrate solidity and respectability, consistent with the style of the living room or office. Good quality, soft forms, noble and unobtrusive colors - these are the main requirements for the sofa.

Modern is very different from the classics in its approach to the choice of furniture and upholstery colors. The best options for a leather sofa: a simple, concise book-type model without too much decoration, a modular or low stationary design.

Aggressive flashy colors are unacceptable, therefore immediately say “no” to a bright red leather sofa. Give preference to muted and neutral shades of pearl gray, beige, green and white.While the accent decor can make bright monochrome pillows.

The interior in the Scandinavian style - a vivid demonstration of the best trends of minimalism. If the furniture and decor are present in a minimum amount, then the light, space and air - to the maximum. Preferred models are simple, concise form - straight and p-shaped structures.

Scandi design welcomes classical chords and some glamor. Such a touch can add a sofa with quilted back. Decorative pillows - a required attribute.

When choosing the size of the sofa are guided by the area of ​​the room where it is planned to install. Be sure to consider the width of doorways and stairwells to ensure unimpeded access to furniture in the room.

Owners of spacious apartments should look at the 3-seater corner models. And folding sofas with roll-out mechanism and a width of 150-160 cm - this is a magic wand for owners of small-sized housing.

If you have a big house and often guests, choose a 4-seater u-shaped modular transformer with soft armrests, 430 cm long. One of the variants of such a construction includes:

• three retractable storage systems;
• built-in bar
• transforming table with shelf function;
• open shelf with LED light.

Now let's talk about the materials that are involved in the manufacture of folding parts of the sofa and its lining.

The duration and operation of leather furniture, is largely influenced by the quality and type of frame. Among the modern leather sofas emit models:

Wood of various breeds is used for their production:

1. The elite varieties include teak and rocks under the common name "mahogany".
2. Domestic varieties are represented by oak, walnut, beech and ash, which are characterized by increased strength.
3. Birch and pine with other conifers are considered a low-cost option for wood.

Most modern sofas in an unusual design will have a metal frame. Metal serves as a guarantee of durability and wear resistance of the structure.

Modern trends in the furniture industry dictate their own rules, forcing manufacturers to use to create frames not only different materials, but also combinations of them. Popular options: wood + Chipboard, plywood + Chipboard, birch lamellas + metal.

The quality of the filler also influences the duration of the use of furniture.

The raw material for manufacturing is the juice of rubber trees. Due to the natural brittleness of the material, various ingredients are added to its composition.

Pros:

• environmental friendliness;
• good orthopedic effect;
• hypoallergenic properties;
• fire safety;
• durability.

Synthetic polymers are used to obtain this porous substance. Polyurethane foam for the production of upholstered furniture is characterized by high biological resistance and hypoallergenicity.

There is also an artificial analogue of latex - a highly elastic type of polyurethane foam. It is considered more rigid than natural. Having a cost an order of magnitude lower, this material retains all the positive properties of this latex.

Stuffing from nonwoven material holofiber, having a hollow multilayer structure has many advantages due to the innovative technology of heat treatment of polyester fibers.

Pros:

• Ability to keep fit and not to deform over time.
• Trouble-free care: easily tolerates washing, cleaning, steam treatment.
• Environmental safety - toxic elements, glue, chemical emulsions in the composition of the material are completely absent.
• Acceptable cost.

The perioteca material consists of components of natural and artificial origin, but polyester yarns act as the basis. Heat treatment ensures the reliability of the fixation of the layers between themselves and the durability of the structure itself.

A sofa with such a pad will easily adjust to the shape of your body and withstand sustained pressure without problems. Due to its special structure, the material is excellently ventilated, eliminating the formation of colonies of skin parasites.

The quality and cost characteristics of the lining of genuine leather are directly dependent on the technology of its processing. In the process of tanning chemicals used or extracts of plant origin.

Painted skin stained. The type of dye determines the type of skin, which can be:

• Aniline. To the touch it is very soft, low wear resistance and expensive.

• Semi-aniline. It is very easy to care for the material and it is cheaper than aniline leather.

• Varnished This skin is distinguished by visual appeal, relative wear resistance and is affordable.

• Artificial analog of genuine leather - what skin.

The main characteristics of the fabric:

• strength;
• elasticity;
• hypoallergenic;
• air permeability;
• tactile comfort;
• UV resistance.

When choosing the color of furniture upholstery you need to take into account the stylistic design and the color scheme of the room. Repel in this matter recommend the color of the walls. First you need to decide which of the following color schemes will be used.

Here, the color of the upholstery and the walls should stick to one line of the spectrum and be almost the same, with a slight difference in shade only. Clearly it looks like this: light blue background + blue upholstery, lilac background + purple facing, pistachio walls + rich green skin.

When a neutral palette of black, white, gray, beige, and brown is used to finish the walls, the color scheme of the upholstery should also be neutral, but different. So, pearl-gray furniture upholstery will suit the beige walls, if the walls are finished in white, the upholstery can be black.

To the wall, decorated in a bright palette, put a sofa with a neutral lining. Interior classics - a sofa with black, beige, and brown upholstery. These three colors will become a win-win option for almost any interior.

Facing in any of the countless shades of a neutral gray palette is universal.

When creating the effect of “color spots”, the interior in which light shades dominate becomes more harmonious.For these purposes, interior designers with might and main use the possibilities of complex shades of blue gamut.

Ginger upholstery, like a warm palette of brown, will help to balance the cool interior due to the predominance of white and gray shades.

Feel free to choose a red, yellow, green upholstery, if the soul asks for something original.

Here, colored furniture complement the design in a different color. To make it clearer: purple walls + orange furniture, blue trim - green upholstery.

When choosing a color scheme, it is important to have an idea what you want to get in the end. What is closer to you - a bright, spectacular and catchy interior, or a restrained, cozy, calm design, when the “eyes are resting”? If the first, then follow the fourth and fifth schemes, the second - then the first three schemes are suitable for you and you can follow any of them.

The main reference points when choosing accessories for leather furniture - decorative pillows, blankets, capes, bedspreads, are the style of the interior and its color solution.

Home textiles made from tapestry, velvet, linen, cotton or wool are designed to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Artificial and natural fur blankets on a leather sofa look especially luxurious, capes of silk add brightness to the interior, and linen and cotton perfectly emphasize an elegant setting.

For a long time, leather furniture was a constant attribute of public and administrative premises: reception managers, halls of medical institutions, hotels.

Leather-covered sofas have now become part of the home, taking part in creating the most elegant and luxurious interiors. Stationary models harmoniously fit into living rooms, bedrooms, cabinets, dining rooms, kitchens, and spacious hallways adorn miniature sofas such as sofas or ottomans with their presence.

If the leather transforming sofa is planned to be used for its intended purpose and only occasionally as a guest option, then a large kitchen will be suitable for its placement, and you can put a folding structure in the hall.

Although most often leather furniture is purchased to rest on it, especially since many models have adjustable backs. Therefore, these sofas are set in the living room.

In addition to the main criteria for the choice of furniture - size, shape, presence / absence of the transformation mechanism, filler, frame and upholstery, the following are taken into account:

• Metric area of ​​the premises, the size of the placement area.
• Intensity of use as a bed
• The need for additional elements - storage systems, mobile back.
• Style and color decision of the interior

The skin tends to absorb everything quickly. Therefore, the stains from food, wine or "art" left by the child on the upholstery, it is important to have time to clean immediately. For these purposes, alcohol is used in which a soft cloth is moistened. The problem area is wiped with smooth circular motions.

Every week you need to clean the lining with water and liquid soap. After treatment, furniture polish, milk or regular hand cream is applied to return the skin to softness. Once a year it is recommended to contact the cleaning company. Experts will make a deep cleaning of the sofa with the help of hot steam. Impregnation with a special compound will help extend the life of the product.

If you summarize user feedback on leather furniture, the ratio of positive and negative - about 50% to 50%.

Advantages:

1. Causes the respect of others to his master.
2. Leather upholstery unequivocally hints at the level of welfare, so if you do not want to show it, choose what is simpler.
3. Unlike fabric upholstery, water is absorbed more slowly. If we are talking about guests and drinks, accuracy does not hurt.
4. The ability not to form dust in the inner layers of the lining.

Minuses:

1. Expensive.
2. Unpleasant tactile contact if the body is not covered by clothes.
3. It is necessary to maintain the optimum humidity of the air humidification systems.
4. The specific smell of new products.

In the photo collection are sofas made of leather in a particular color scheme:

• The richness of warm natural shades of brown palette allows you to choose furniture for any interior. Brown sofas look particularly impressive in a neutral setting, making it unusually elegant and noble.

• Black leather furniture can not only indicate the status of the owner, but also emphasize the strict geometry of the forms and lines in the interior or create the desired contrast against the background of an eclectic environment.

• With the orange sofa, your interior design options are unlimited. It will dilute the monotonous setting, cope with the task of the accent object, if the interior is neutral, and organically complement the bright color design.

• Leather furniture with purple upholstery will create a “color spot” effect in a neutral design, and a calm beige gamut will perfectly accentuate the entire depth of the violet palette.

• Want to effortlessly become the owner of a stylish, light and airy interior - at your disposal snow-white leather furniture. Do not forget the accents to avoid an imbalance of color, if the design is dominated by a white palette.

• Red upholstered sofas add warmth to monochrome interior solutions. The palette of red from simple, pure colors to complex and bright most attractive looks against the background of neutral shades.