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Buying Your 3 Seater Leather Sofa

3 seater leather sofas are an excellent choice if you have the space to accommodate them. 3 seater settees come in various different styles, shapes and sizes, whether it be a 3 seater leather sofa recliner or a 3 seater corner sofa, the odds of finding a model that will suit you and your family are in your favour.

Choose the right leather sofa model

A 3 seater leather sofa is for most people a large investment and is an item of furniture that is expected to last for many years to come, for this reason, time and care should be taken choosing the correct model to suit your needs.

There are 3 different seating configurations to consider when buying a 3 seater sofa

2 seat split: The sofa features 2 separate seat cushions that are extra wide (wider than the 2 seater equivalent). If you plan to regularly seat 3 people on this type of sofa there is a downside in the way that the person sat in the middle will be sat on the gap between the seats, if this is the case you may want to consider a 3 seat split or a bench type seating arrangement.

3 Seat split: The sofa features 3 separate seat cushions, these are ideally suited to families who often sit 3 people on their sofa as each person has their own individual seat.

Bench type seat: The sofa has one single ‘bench’ cushion, ideal for seating as many or as few people as required. Aesthetically these may not have the look of a traditional type 2 or 3 seater split sofa.

Measuring up for your 3 seater sofa

You should take your time measuring your new 3 seater leather sofa to see if it will physically fit into the room (door openings and any tight or awkward turns to be considered) and also to make sure that the sofa is not too bulky when sat in the room, you do not to be restricting free movement around the room or tripping over your 3 seater leather sofa. A good place to start when measuring your sofas is to measure any existing sofas you have in the room, making this comparison will give you a good idea of how they will fit and look in your intended living space.

Shops with 3 seater leather sofas for sale are a good source of advice, whether it be regarding cleaning and care or whether the sofas are likely to fit, it is well worth asking these questions and getting an expert opinion when shopping around.

Great deals on 3 seater sofas can be had if you shop around. It is advisable to look both on the high street and online to get the best deal.

Time taken making sure you choose the best sofa to suit your needs will mean you are more likely to purchase the right 3 seater leather sofa that will be yours to enjoy for many years to come.

Cheap leather sofas

Before the introduction of the Internet, a good cheap leather sofa was hard to find meaning a new leather suite in most cases was a major investment or cheaper fabric or faux leather sofas were the only affordable option for a lot of people. With the boom in internet shopping along with imports of high quality suites from places such as China and Eastern Europe cheap leather sofas are now widely available to the consumer with no compromise on quality.

Buy sofas online for discounted prices

Along with the ability to purchase cheap leather sofas online the sofa consumer now has a much broader choice in terms of styles, colours and finishes meaning there has never been a better time to buy a cheap leather suite that will fit in perfectly with your interior.

Online retailers can offer their sofas at much more competitive prices compared to high street sellers. Selling products solely online means that the huge overheads usually associated with running a chain of high street stores such as rent and rates can be avoided and these savings can then be passed onto the consumer. Shop around and don’t be afraid of asking for a discount, with the market for leather furniture being so competitive, sellers will often price match other stores or offer a straight discount if you are prepared to ask.

Modern leather sofa manufacturing

A recent development in the manufacture of leather suites is a type of upholstery known as leather / leather match. This consists of the wearing parts of the sofa (seat cushions, back cushions and arms) being upholstered in a genuine leather whilst the side and back panels (non-wearing surfaces) are covered in a leather match (imitation leather) this material, as the name suggests is in most cases an identical match in terms of colour and texture to the real leather used elsewhere. Due to the high material cost of a genuine leather hide, this cost saving exercise means manufacturing cost is substantially reduced again leading to cheap leather sofas being available to the consumer.

Cheap leather sofas in fashion

With the current wide availability of cheap leather sofas customers can have the option of changing their leather suite with more frequency to match the current market trends or to give their living space an instant face lift. At the time when a mid range leather settee suite would cost £1000+ consumers would tend to keep their suite for a lot longer due to the big financial outlay, nowadays with the huge choice available and the cheaper price customer may not be stuck with a suite that is outdated if the cost of a new cheap leather sofa is reasonable and affordable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Piece Suites

Possibly the most popular modern day sofa combination is the 2 piece suite. Consisting of either a 3+2, 3+3 or 2+2 seater sofa set. This combination in most cases is perfect for the average family home. Your sofas will usually form the centrepiece of your living area and are available in hundreds of different finishes, colours and styles. There are a few considerations to bear in mind before buying your new 2 piece suite.

How many seats for your sofa?

You should have a good idea of how many seats are required based on who is likely to be using the 2 piece suite; family members, friends and pets included! Obviously not every combination is suitable for every property. The available space should be measured and allowances made for easy movement around the sofas as well as considerations for door openings, radiators and other furniture. Taking the time to measure correctly at this stage can save the hassle of returning the sofa or having to live with a 2 piece suite that is too big and looks awkward in the room. Remember sofas can look a lot smaller in a big space such as a massive high street showroom.

Type of sofa

There are a few main types of sofa to consider when choosing your new 2 piece suite. The main types being, reclining leather sofas, corner leather sofas and fixed (standard) leather sofas. You may also wish to include a sofa bed as part of your 2 piece suite. Again you will have to ask yourself a similar set of questions to the above, who will be using, available space etc.

Leather or Fabric sofas?

Leather sofas and fabric sofas  are your two main options in terms of upholstery although each has many variations. Types of leather sofa may include aniline, corrected grain and bonded whilst a few types of fabric sofa finishes include microfiber, chenille and cotton. If shopping online it is always wise to obtain swatch samples of the leather or fabric so that you can get a good idea of the quality as well as the exact colour in case you need to match your new 2 piece suite with existing furniture or interiors. Sofas upholstered in leather and also microfiber fabric sofas are easier to clean and care for so are generally more suited to heavier use as is the same with darker coloured suites, these will not show as many stains and marks as a lighter cream or white coloured so would be a good choice if you have younger children or pets.

Internet or High Street

With the popularity of internet shopping increasing year on year there are some great bargains to be had. Internet retailers can offer much keener 2 piece suite prices than high street retailers as they do not have the massive overheads usually associated with running a chain of large stores. When buying online you do have the disadvantage of not being able to physically see or try out the sofas, so this can result in a trade off situation between seeing the sofas and paying over the odds or getting a better price and possibly purchasing an unsuitable 2 piece suite.

Red Leather Sofas: A Bold Statement

Red leather sofas are becoming a popular furniture choice for those wanting to make a bold statement. When executed in the right way and matched with suitable accessories and furnishings a red leather suite can add vibrancy and interest to an otherwise bland living space.  With many different tones and shades of red, the chances are there is a red leather sofa available to suit your property, whether it be an ox blood red Chesterfield sofa for a country residence or a bright ‘pillar box’ red corner sofa for a stylish city apartment.

 A few considerations when purchasing a new red leather sofa:

 Where to source your new red leather sofas

Nowadays more than ever consumers have a massive choice when it comes to buying furniture both online and on the high street, with no exception to red leather sofas. In most cases it is advisable to sit on and try out your new sofas before committing to buy if this opportunity is available. The variance in comfort in terms of the firmness and support of a seat can be huge between two very similar looking sofas so doing so can avoid disappointment and problems along the line. Prices can be cheaper online with lots of red leather sofa sales available so it is a good idea where possible to try the sofas out on the high street and buy online.

 Making sure you purchase the right colour

With so many different shades and tones of red available it is important you choose the right one especially if you are matching your new red leather sofa with existing furniture, accessories and interiors. Many shops will offer a swatch service whereby a sample of the leather can be provided which you can take home and compare with your items in your room of choice. Making a judgement from a website or even in a shop can be risky as the lighting in the photograph or shop may be very different to that in your home. If a swatch service is available, use it.

 Will the sofas fit?

Making sure the sofas not only physically fit into the room but also that when they do that they do not look too big and bulky and ensuring that there is sufficient space left in the room so that you can easily move around is crucial.  Obtaining the minimum door width required for the sofas to fit through from a sales person is a good idea and therefore measuring doorways and access points is good practice. Making comparisons to your existing sofas can give a good indication as to how the sofas will sit in the room.

If you have been considering a safer choice in terms of colour for your new sofas (maybe black or brown) why not be brave and go for it with a red leather suite, get it right and you can achieve an interior that oozes style and sophistication and adds instant brightness to your room. Expand your search and start looking for red leather sofas today!

 

Benefits of Choosing Reclining Sofas

There are many benefits to choosing a reclining sofa over a traditional standard or fixed sofa. With so many styles, colours and features to choose from, the chances are there is a reclining sofa out there to suit your requirements. The price of reclining sofas has also dropped considerably over recent years mainly due to imports from places such as China and Eastern Europe meaning you can source sofas of a very high quality for the fraction of the cost of sofas that have been produced in the UK or places such as Italy that are renowned for their quality leather furniture.  Sofa sellers on both the high street and online regularly have reclining sofa sales so if you shop around there are bargains to be had.

Reclining sofas have the obvious benefit of being able to adjust the angle and seating position with either a manual or electric motion. Manual reclining mechanisms tend to have a 3 stage reclining mechanism, stage 1 is where the sofa is in an upright or un-reclined position and the footrest is stowed away against the front of the sofa or chair. Stage 2 is where the handle is pulled and the footrest has flipped up into a horizontal position and the backrest remains upright. Stage 3 consists of the footrest being in the up position and the back cushion pushed back so that it is either flat or parallel. Electric recliners have the same range of motion as a manual model but the reclining action can be stopped at any stage resulting in more seating positions with even less effort!

With all reclining sofas you will need a little clearance space from the wall, however in most cases this is a lot less than expected as the seat of the sofa will move forward once reclined. If space is limited in your living room it is worth checking what clearance is needed before committing to buy.

Reclining sofas in general have much higher backs than standard fixed sofas and therefore offer better support for the shoulders, neck and head. For this reason they are also very suitable for taller people and due to the adjustability of the seat people with back or neck problems can also benefit from the custom seating positions that can be achieved.

Buying an additional footstool alongside a fixed leather suite is obviously an extra cost and requires more room for storage, the footrest section on a reclining sofa conveniently stows away meaning that when not in use the footstool does not take up any additional room.

Although reclining sofas are in most cases fairly large and bulky they can come in sectional pieces, usually with the backrest being removable and the bases coming in a number of pieces, meaning that if you do have a tight access it can be quite easy to manoeuvre the sofas into your living area.  It is worth checking with the sales person at the point of sale if the reclining sofas do come in various pieces or can be dismantled to allow easy access.

 

 

 

 

Ottoman Footstools: The Perfect Addition?

Ottoman storage footstools or ottoman footrests are versatile pieces of furniture that make an excellent addition to any living space. Unlike a traditional footstool, an ottoman also has the added feature of a storage compartment where you can securely store items such as books, magazines and TV remotes resulting in a clutter free room. The lid to an ottoman footstool can lift or slide off or be hinged.

Along with putting your feet up and relaxing a footstool can also be used as an additional seat and even as an occasional table making them a flexible and in most cases an affordable piece of furniture perfect for any living space.

 Finding the right Ottoman footstool

There are a few considerations that need to be thought through before purchasing a new ottoman footstool.

 Do I have enough space?

Ottoman footstools come in all shapes and sizes but it worth measuring up before committing to buy to ensure sufficient space is available. The last thing you want is to be tripping over your new footstool or for your room to look overcrowded.

 Will my new ottoman footstool match my existing furniture?

You really have two options in terms of choosing a suitable colour or pattern for you new ottoman footstool. The first is to match it exactly, a footstool that is a shade darker or lighter than your existing sofas will look out of place so an exact match is crucial, for this reason buying your ottoman from the same source is a good idea. Failing this otaining a swatch sample from a seller is a good way to ensure you get the colour and tone spot on. The second option is to choose a contrasting colour or pattern so that it looks like you haven’t tried to match the item without success.

 How do I choose the right size?

Along with making sure the item fits in your room of choice it is also important to consider the height of the ottoman footstool, by buying a footstool that is the same height as the sofa a chaise longue or corner sofa effect can be created. If you plan to store specific items in the ottoman storage section it is also worth ascertaining the internal dimensions to ensure whatever it is you plan to store inside also fits.

 How do I clean & care for my footstool

As with all furniture, always follow any manufacturers guidelines for cleaning and care and avoid any harsh chemicals and industrial cleaning products. Specialist fabric and leather cleaning kits are widely available and well worth the investment. If you are at all unsure it is good practice to try cleaning a small inconspicuous area first before cleaning the whole item.

With all of these considerations in mind and by shopping around (online and high street) purchasing the right ottoman footstool at the right price can be easily achieved.

 

 

Cleaning your Leather Sofas

A new leather sofa is a big investment. But like any other kind of investment, it really does pay to care for it properly – and that’s why leather sofa cleaning and care is so crucial.

Cleaning a leather sofa with the wrong products can actually damage it and cause cracking and discolouration.

The first stage of leather sofa care is to determine what type of leather your sofa is upholstered in. There are many different types of leather, each requiring treatment in its own special way.

The best way to determine which type of leather is used is to contact the manufacturer or seller or even better refer to any manufacturers guides that came with the product. These guidelines should assist you in finding out the best way to clean the sofa without invalidating any warranties.

Below are some general tips and hints that you may find useful if you no longer have any care instructions. In all cases we would strongly recommend that you try any of these methods on a small discreet area such as on the side or rear of the sofa just to ensure that whichever method is being used does not damage the sofa in any way.

If you no longer have the cleaning or maintenance instructions, you may find these leather sofa care hints and tips useful – but we’d always recommend you try out any of these methods in a discreet, unseen area of the sofa first, just to be sure there’s no adverse reaction from the leather.

Basic cleaning with soap and water

By cleaning your leather suite on a regular basis using a mild soapy solution with a small amount of water you can help remove a build up of dust and dirt and make sure it maintains its just brough new look.

As leather is a type of skin, over time the surface of the leather sofa can dry out especially when a suite is placed in a centrally heated environment. Moisture can be replaced by cleaning the sofa with soap and a very small amount of water ensuring that the water does not soak the sofa, the best way to do this is by dabbing the leather with a damp and soapy cloth.

Tackling stains on your leather sofa

Leather is a very durable material, however it can still stain especially with cream leather sofas or lighter coloured models. Of course black and brown leather sofas will not show stains and marks as much. You can buy specific products to tackle common stains, for example red wine can be soaked up using salt and vinegar can be carefully dabbed on to remove ink or biro stains

Leather Conditioner

Another great way to maintain the moisture in a leather sofas to use a specialised moisturising conditioner. Leather conditioner is widely available in supermarkets and online and is a very cost-effective way of keeping your sofas in tip top condition.

When purchasing leather sofas online or in-store most outlets will offer care and cleaning products specific to your sofas.

In summary, there are lots of products and methods of cleaning leather but make sure you do your research beforehand, using the wrong product can cause more damage than good.