1. When determining width or length of our leather sofas, we measure from the outside of each arm, not the seating dimensions themselves. Be sure to measure your available space before you order.
2. In addition to measuring the room where you'll put the leather sofa, measure all doorways leading to the room to make sure it will fit through. If your doorways are too narrow, don't rule out windows as viable entry points.
3. Popular colors for leather sofas include cream, taupe, coffee, camel, white, and black. Neutral shades are very versatile, as they blend easily with traditional and modern decor styles.
4. Accent your leather sofas with colorful throw pillows and floor rugs to create your own personal style. Adding color through accessories allows you to keep up with the ever-changing trends without updating the upholstery or buying a new sofa.
5. Leather-match sofas give you the beauty of leather with a lower price tag. These sofas feature leather on the parts that have contact with your body, while the sides and back use faux-leather matching which is a vinyl material.
6. The most durable sofa frames are made from kiln-dried hardwoods such as oak or maple. Sofas with pine frames tend to be less expensive.
7. The flex-and-seat strength of your leather sofa depends on its spring system. Standard springs are of good quality and more affordable. Sinuous springs are heavier duty. Eight-way hand-tied springs are of the highest quality.
8. Extend the life of your leather sofa through regular dusting. Frequent dusting prevents dirt from grinding into the surface and wearing down the leather. For high-traffic areas, consider standard-grade leather for extra durability.
9. Cushion styles affect the look and feel of your leather sofa. Loose-back cushions are not attached to the sofa. Tight-back sofas have seamless cushions that double as the sofa back. Attached-back cushions look like loose cushions, but are actually attached.
10. Modern sofa trends lean toward bulky and comfy. When you encounter information on firmness and seat density, use these figures as a guide: 1.8 is relatively soft, and 2.25 is firm.
