Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or need a change of furniture, a few tips on what to get can be handy – we tell you if a leather or fabric couch suits you
The sofa is the centrepiece of any living room. It represents the focal point when guests come over to visit.
To arrive at the right choice of sofa for you and your home, you need to consider a few points. Select the most ideal sofa that exemplifies your style best, without compromising on comfort for you and your beloved family.
When it comes to buying a sofa, the question that most people face is: Fabric or leather?
Here are some useful tips or pointers to help you to make an informed decision in buying a new sofa.
On Getting a Leather Sofa
- Full leather sofas are the perfect choice as they have the highest level of durability over a long time, maximum comfort and a classy finish, which means that they typically cost more.
- On the contrary, there are different “real leather” options based on your need or budget, resulting in more affordable combinations of leather types and leather alternatives. e.g. “Half Leather” and “Simulated Leather”
upholstery. - Extend the life of and care for your new leather sofa – upholstery leather is different from fashion and garment leathers (shoes, bags, jackets, etc.) and must be cared for regularly to deliver the best performance.
- Never use general cleaning products as these may permanently damage the leather.
- After vacuuming, only use proprietary cleaning and leather-care products – such as the Courts Ultimate Care Kit (S$49) – that has been specifically created for upholstery leather care.
On Getting a Fabric Sofa
- If you’re the type who loves for your room to express your mood, then fabric sofas would be more ideal for you.
- Start with the colour range of your room (warm, cool, neutral or bright) and pick a fabric colour that goes with it.
- Then, decide on the pattern – whether you want plain or textured. Large patterns and bright colours tend to dominate.
- Most importantly, how well will your selected fabric type cope with your sofa’s location and family’s lifestyle?
- Many of Courts’ fabric sofas feature removable covers so that you can easily change and refresh the look of your favourite sofa without actually buying a whole new set!
- In maintaining your fabric sofa, apart from spot cleaning with specialised Upholstery Fabric Care products such as the Courts Ultimate Care Kit (S$49), just vacuum your furniture regularly and rotate the cushions.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and arrange periodical cleaning using a professional upholstery care or cleaning service.
- This will ensure many years of healthy enjoyment of your fabric-upholstered furniture.
To see Courts’ range of leather and fabric sofas, step into its stores or visit www.courts.com.sg
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