The best way to add character to a living room is with a leather sofa. Choosing a fancy sofa has always been a matter of choosing leather because of its class, easy maintenance, and luxurious appeal. 

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There are those who dislike the look of leather because it gives off a rather masculine vibe. As a material, leather has no real downsides, and we think it has a place in any living room.

Leather sofas have only one problem? Picking the wrong one can be very costly, because they are so.friggin.expensive. 

If you need help selecting a leather sofa, I am here to help! Choose a product that is high quality, made by a reputable manufacturer, and suited to your specific needs.

The best leather sofas for your home

The quality of a leather sofa makes the difference between one that will end up in a landfill next year and one that won’t.

While the construction of the sofa is important, most of the horror stories you hear about leather sofas literally crumbling and flaking have to do with the surface. 

The term “genuine leather” is one of many marketing tricks brands play. The leather is of poor quality, so take it from us. In spite of that, bonded leather isn’t as bad. It is best to stay away from bonded leather: it will disintegrate sooner rather than later.

An alternative to leather is faux leather, which is less troublesome and lasts longer.

Choosing full-grain or top-grain leather is the key to a long-lasting leather sofa.

Choose a leather that is suitable for your household

It is important to consider how leather is coated (or not coated). The material is minimally treated to preserve maximum breathability and patina, or is it slightly coated to resist spills and stains?

When looking for a leather sofa, you may have encountered terms such as coatings, anilines, and semi-anilines. Is there a meaning behind each?

A thin protective layer has been applied to semi-aniline leather. Messy homes benefit from this kind of leather, as it is more resistant to stains.

Keeping full-aniline leather away from coffee and red wine is a good idea since it has no top coating. As it is exposed to body oils, wear and tear, and sunlight, it will develop a beautiful vintage patina over time.Cats cannot tolerate leather

Leather furniture is rumoured to be perfect for homes with cats. Their claws won’t sink into materials that aren’t textured and don’t offer them places to sink into.

The shredded leather sofas of millions of cat owners would disagree, sadly.

Cats have different preferences, as we all know. The scratching varies from wood to rope to leather. A cat that behaves can jump up and down a leather sofa without leaving permanent scratches. A luxurious scratching post will not suffice if they are actively trying to claw it.

Don’t buy leather for your cat if you’re not sure if it has expensive tastes. We offer bespoke sofa covers made from claw-proof velvet if you’re looking for a cat-proof sofa.

You’ve read through it! Congratulations! After you’ve sorted that out, it’s time to find your dream leather sofa. Here are fibreguard.com of the best leather sofas you can buy today.