There are several misconceptions about leather furniture that might cause some people to shy away from using it in their homes. These misconceptions include the belief that leather furniture is too expensive, hard to maintain, and should not be used in homes with children and/or pets. Another common misconception is that leather furniture only fits with certain decors.

Leather is a natural material and it has all of the qualities that make it ideal for furniture such as sofas and chairs. Leather is flexible, supple, and durable. In addition to being long-lasting, good quality leather can actually improve as it gracefully mellows with age and regular use.

Leather can be used on all styles of furniture from classical to western and contemporary to rustic. Leather furniture goes well with any decorating style, in formal or informal settings.

In most households, even ones with children and pets, regular cleaning of your leather furniture can be done by using the crevice tool of a vacuum in between and under the cushions and on the bottom. Dust the furniture with a soft, clean, and dry cloth. A clean, damp sponge or cloth will often take care of most water-based spills.

Leather furniture is durable and it resists tears. In normal situations, it is often able to withstand sharp object pressed against it. In many cases, the leather will simply stretch to a certain extent before the sharp object can poke through or rip the leather.

Even the best leather furniture can fade over time when it exposed to direct sunlight, as will almost any material, so be consider the placement of your furniture. You should try to keep leather furniture at least two feet away from heat sources such as a fireplace, heat vend, or radiator to avoid possible damage.

From a comfy leather sofa to a wood rocker with leather upholstery on the seat and seatback leather has proven to be among the strongest and most durable material used for furniture upholstering. Just like the natural appeal, the value is unmatched. Leather furniture is available in a wide variety of styles and designs and England Furniture has a wide selection of leather chairs and leather sofas.