Deciding on the type of material your furniture should
come in is a major decision in home furnishing. This is often the first step
you take after renting an apartment or buying a house. Choice of material
should depend on the room, how roughly is going to be used, age group using it
and your environment. You would want to ensure your furniture (sofas, couches
and chairs) reflects your taste and personality. But before you pick which
bests suits you, you may want to consider the following:
Comfort: No matter what kind of
material you choose, comfort-ability is important and the type of material used,
cushions and the furniture frames play a huge role. (have you ever sat on nice looking
sofa/couch with unequal legs?)
Leather
materials absorb heat more quickly and feel warm after sitting on it for a
while. If you are a fan of leather and
your purse is restraining you, you may want to check out faux leather. It is very resistant to wear and tear, looks
just like leather and is less expensive and it can be in any color. The only thing is that just like real leather
it gives a sticky feeling especially when the weather is very warm. If you want
any type of leather sofa in your living room, ensure the room is well
ventilated or you have the room fully air conditioned.
In warm climes like Nigeria, Fabric is generally
more comfortable than the leather materials and they come in lots of shades and tones. Their texture can be coarse,
smooth, firm or soft. In using fabrics you may want to consider cotton fabrics
or micro fibers which are a blend of cotton and polyester which makes it
durable.
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Maintenance: The quality of the
type of material largely determines the life span of in terms of wear and tear. A low quality material will surely wear and
tear within a short time. So whether leather or fabrics just ensure it is of a
premium quality.
Natural Leather is unarguably in a class
of its own. They are built to last especially when coated to prevent scratches,
fading and spills. It is easier to clean a leather and faux leather material
but is vulnerable to sharp objects and metal edges when it is not coated. It
can be damaged easily by claws of heavy pets.
Fabrics such as micro fibers are more durable
and easy to maintain. Micro fiber is commonly used in home with young children
because of its durability, price competitiveness, and maintainability. Fabric
materials need consistent care from dust and stains. In choosing a fabric
material, a family with young children may want to consider dark shades or hue
that can hide stains and dirt.
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So which would you pick?
