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Choosing Upholstery for New Furniture
Home » Furniture » Upholstery » Choosing Upholstery for New FurnitureThousands of upholstery fabric are available when purchasing new furniture. Depending on the store, brand and style of furniture, you may be able to purchase the display model at the store. However, you can also purchase the same style of sofa, chair, or ottoman in an upholstery fabric of your choice.
Chenille woven fabric is one choice that is available. These fabrics are a loosely woven, soft fabric that is available in both solids and patterns. The benefit of a chenille fabric is that is easy to clean. Chenille is great for young families because of its durability.
Even thought you may not think of leather as an upholstery fabric, leather is another choice for upholstered furniture. Leather is a material made of tanned hides, or skins. Most leather is produced from cowhide, but other leather products are also available, such as sheep skin and deer pelts. Leather’s durability and lasting beauty fit well in almost any décor. Leather must be cared for according to the manufacturer’s instructions, but if cared for properly leather upholstered furniture will last for many years.
If real leather is out of your price range, there are also many faux leather products available. The care for faux leather products is often comparable to that of real leather, but the cost is usually significantly lower. Another leather choice is suede. As with leather, there are true suede fabrics as well as faux suede. When caring for suede and faux suede, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions completely.
There are many other fabric choices for upholstered furniture, such as tapestry, denim, jacquards, and even fabrics designed for outdoor use. Whatever the style of furniture, there is a fabric available that will compliment your décor. Don’t be afraid to ask for more samples if you don’t see what you’re looking for on the showroom floor.
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