The quality and comfort is unequaled and the look is unmistakable.
There is no doubt that leather couches have everything most home owners are looking for.
Soft leather provides that extra comfort while shiny leather provides that extra element of beauty.
Knowing what to buy depends on what you are looking for and what looks right in your living room.
The best leather couches cost thousands of dollars but if you ask anyone that owns one and they will say it is well worth the money.
Have fun when you search and follow some simple rules to ensure you will have no regrets about your purchase.
When you look for your new couch look the first thing you should pay attention to is the quality.
Check out the stitching of the couch cushions and see if they easily fray or easily separate.
Also check out the wood portions.
Stay away from pressed wood.
That type of wood is simply glued together to form a solid piece and will easily break if some pressure is applied to it.
Some couches are made by gluing the leather to the wood while others are stapled, but the best is a combination of the two.
These questions can be answered by asking the furniture salesman or by reading reviews online.
Solid oak is your best choice for the leather couch framework.
It will withstand a lot more pressure and weight and will last a lot longer than other types of wood.
The downside is that solid oak is heavier than pressed, and it will require more people to move but the trade off is well worth it.
You can relax with four people on your couch knowing it will not break.
Even if you have rowdy children that like to jump on furniture, solid oak will withstand this kind of abuse.
That is not to say that you should allow abuse.
You still need to care for your furniture.
Wipe down your leather periodically and make sure you clean up spills immediately.
If you hear a crack then you should have your furniture inspected by a professional.
Make a quality choice when choosing your leather couch.
Additionally choose something that works with your living room.
Do not make a choice that does not provide you with both advantages.
If you are not completely happy then that piece of furniture will remind you of the poor choice you made until you buy a new one.