By Way of Fashion
The clothing industry has made a shift from the perfect black suit or dress to shades of brown accented with green, gold, tan, and even pink and blue - basically, the colors found in nature. Businessmen are topping off gray dress suits and black shoes with brown and brown tweed overcoats - conservative and dressy with a casual hint of self-assuredness. Going hand in hand with the inclinations of the clothing industry is the trend to replace black leather furniture with brown leather furniture, so brown will actually be recognized as the new black.
The Comforts of Home
Homeowners are straying from formal and uncomfortable style in favor of a casual feel. Welcoming guests to sit and stay a while are the rich, warm hues of brown leather sofas, accent chairs, and recliners. Chocolate brown and burgundy leather sofas and chairs are pushing harsh and formal black leather aside to grace rooms with an aura of unchallenged style and unparalleled excellence.
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Millions of square feet of furniture showrooms are showcasing the rugged, all-natural look of brown leather furniture, featuring all the artistic imperfections in full-grain leathers. Hand-rubbed or buffed leathers boast an Old World flair with the look of antiquing. The trend in construction of suburban homes is colossal and oversized; overstuffed leather sofas, leather loveseats, and leather recliners are the perfect fit.
Achieving Harmony
The trend in home furnishings and in use of leather sofas, chairs, and ottomans is to harmonize. Americans are buying leather furniture in rich colors, and living rooms, dens, and family rooms are peaceful havens, reminiscent of painters' palettes. As with the clothing industry, black leather sofas and black leather chairs are softened by brown and earth-tone throw pillows, chenille throws, and textures that slightly defy tradition, for the transformation to casual yet sophisticated.
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