When considering buying leather furniture, you may be looking for high-end, modern pieces that would be a good choice for your dream room layout. At Florida Leather Gallery, we don’t tell you what leather furniture you should buy. Instead, our team of knowledgeable and expertly trained leather professionals (our Leaxperts™) will help guide you toward the leather that best suits your lifestyle. In the meantime, here are some tips and considerations that can help you understand what type of leather furniture would best fit your home.
What to Look Out for When Buying a Leather Sofa
When shopping for leather furniture, you want to seek out top-grain leather. It can take a lot of attention to get top-quality leather for your chairs and sofas. First, look for full-grain leather, not bonded leather or other options. High-quality leather furniture should have a natural feel and texture. At Florida Leather Gallery, we only carry the highest quality leather from the top brands like Natuzzi Editions, Palliser, Stressless by Ekornes and our very own, FLG Home Collection.
How Can You Tell Good Quality Leather Furniture?
The right sofa or other quality leather furniture will have 100% genuine leather, which will feel different from other types of material. Watch out for those other furniture companies that sell bonded leather, which is cheap, fake leather made of leather scraps and other materials like polyurethane. Our team at Florida Leather Gallery is committed to excellence and quality to ensure our customers will only shop exceptional products with meaningful value.
Natuzzi Editions offers a modern yet sophisticated collection made of 100% genuine Italian leather with customizable options! A top pick is the Brivido sofa by Natuzzi Editions, this power reclining sofa provides comfortable seating with padded headrests creating a contemporary style allowing you to sit back and relax!
Finding A Quality Leather Sofa
Leather sofas come in many different styles and brands, but you deserve the highest quality leather for your sofa. So where should you start?
The perfect leather sofa will feel durable, supple, and soft. These couches should also feel somewhat flexible, as the hide should conform to you and your temperature. That means your leather couch should not feel rubbery or like plastic.
Quality leather should also be water-resistant, meaning minor spills should be no problem to clean up. Talk to our team of Leaxperts about your options for the best quality leather.
What Are the Four Grades of Leather?
When looking for the right leather, you will typically find multiple grades of leather. This refers to the general quality of the leather as well as how the leather is processed. Here is what you need to know:
- Full grain leather: This type of leather is made of the hide from the center of the animal’s back. This natural grain is the highest quality leather.
- Top grain leather: Top grain is a quality leather that is a little thinner and easier to work with, making it great for furniture. This leather has a natural protective coating that can help resist spills and stains.
- Genuine leather: Also known as corrected grain leather, this type may be a little less high quality but can still create a smooth, water-resistant leather seat. Genuine leather may also include split leather, one of the lower layers of the hides used for furniture and other leather goods.
- Bonded leather: Bonded leather is manufactured from a layer of scraps and polyurethane, which may not be long-lasting or suit your needs. Even a well-buffed sofa made of bonded leather may not be as worthwhile as quality leather cushions.
What Is the Average Cost of a Leather Couch?
When you purchase a leather sofa, the price can depend greatly on whether you are dealing with quality leather, how the leather was processed, and what has been added to the leather. For example, the sofa may be embossed, impacting the price.
However, our store frequently offers leather furniture sales, which can also impact your price. You may find the leather sofa of your dreams on sale and have plenty of options in your budget.
If you are unsure what to pay for your sofa, reach out to our store so you know what type of couch is perfect for your home’s needs. We can help you navigate the process of choosing your perfect sofa in our showroom to the day it gets delivered to your living room.
Are Real Leather Couches Worth It?
When shopping for a new seat, you may wonder if leather is worth the price. Why not a fabric couch or a wood chair? While these options are viable, they may not offer the same durability, luxury, and style a leather couch can provide. We not only carry well known leading furniture brands, but are proud to offer our own collection of leather seating, The FLG Home Collection. Our 5 piece sectional, the Arezzo, is made of soft full grain Italian leather offering ultimate comfort with a contemporary design, and always available at all of our 5 Florida Leather Gallery locations!
Shopping for the right leather furniture can be tough. It is easy to run into faux leather, which does not have the durability of the real deal. Even so, taking the extra time and funds to buy a real leather couch can leave you with a long-lasting piece of furniture that you can pass down to other family members with the right care.
Leather Buying Guide: Picking the Right Leather Furniture
Buying leather furniture can be tricky. You need to ensure you are making smart choices and picking true leather furniture. However, you also need to consider what fits best with the layout of your home.
For example, if you are low on space in your living room, a large leather sectional may not be the best option for your home, while a leather loveseat or smaller sofa may fit perfectly in your living room.
Make sure you are also picking the right color for your home. Semi-aniline or pigmented leather gives you more options for different colors. You may also choose pure aniline leather, which does not change the pigment of the leather but enhances the natural patina of your furniture. This helps maintain your leather’s traditional color while enhancing its natural look.
How to Choose the Best Leather Furniture for You
You have a lot to choose from when selecting the right style and material for your furniture. Fortunately, our company makes that easier with our expertly trained leather enthusiasts ready to assist you and answer all of your questions at all of our 5 convenient locations.
Explore our collections in-store and browse through our website. Come visit our showroom and speak with a Leaxpert today. We’re ready to help guide you towards the best quality of leather that suits your Florida Lifestyle!
