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The Flexsteel Living Room Fabric Ottoman 009C-08 comes with the durable Sunbrella fabric. This statement piece will surely turn heads.ces,
Indeed, a new sofa or chair is a kind of investment. And since it is an investment of sorts, you do not want to second-guess with the material and how it will eventually stand the rigors of day-to-day living. Pick the wrong material and you would be left with permanent stains and snags. Pick the wrong pattern or color and your interior design theme could suffer.
When shopping for upholstery fabric, do not forget to consider your practical needs. Think of your lifestyle and how the piece will be used. These should help you in picking the right material for your seating unit.
Kids and Your Furry Buddies
Wouldn’t it be tragic if you had the loveliest looking sofa and yet you cannot even allow you small kids to sit in it? The great news these days is that there are now plenty of options for upholstery materials. You don’t even have to choose between durability and aesthetics.
Microfiber is awesome for cleaning spilt liquids. It could fade, though, depending on what color you chose. Consider also if the feel of microfiber is something that you would want for years. For an even more durable fabric, choose the basket weave type as it rarely snags.
For people who have kids, pets and for those who love red wine, you can go for faux suede or the weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric.
The Sunbrella fabric is made with UV-stabilized pigments to deliver the most vibrant hues that will not fade. This means that your sofa or upholstered chair remains beautiful throughout the years. It is also very easy to clean.
Sunbrella fabrics also have a wide selection of sophisticated designs and rich textures. This fabric is so durable that it offers a five-year limited warranty.
Pick from our Sunbrella options.
Hancock and Moore Living Room Bradley Sofa 5378
Chic and Luxurious
For people who aren’t worried about kids and pets ruining the upholstery, then you are free to flaunt your chosen luxurious fabric. You can say yes to Tibetan wool, even Belgian linen. Linen is durable but just make sure that you pick the darker colors so that you won’t have to worry too much about stains.
Look Beyond Now
A huge mistake that a lot of people make is that they do not even stop to consider that leather and fabric could age over time. Review the label then ask questions when you visit the showroom. Find out about the fabric material and its maintenance requirements.
Having the answers to these questions, you can then prepare for the maintenance that the sofa or chair requires. Think also, will you still love leather beyond five years? Leather, after all, develops a patina brought about by day-to-day exposure. Are you ready to vacuum regularly and to close the drapes religiously when you go out?
If you’re not ready to go take on these responsibilities, then you can just choose a small piece for now – such as a statement chair. This piece has to have bold patterns and an interesting shade so that eyes will automatically go towards it.
Style vs. Durability
The importance of style and durability when it comes to fabrics is that they can make or break your sofa choice.
Be sure to choose a fabric that complements your home’s design as well as the furniture that you already have. Your choice must be in harmony with the rest of the design elements – you wouldn’t want to be caught with a contemporary piece in your traditional home.
As to durability, know that woven patterns are best as they tend to hold longer with their higher thread counts. Be sure also to choose a fabric based on who will use the seating unit more often.
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