WHAT KIND OF LEATHER IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
4 EASY QUESTIONS:
How do you plan to use your sofa?
- A. I share my sofa with my dog or cat - actually they own it!
- B. Leather is a beautiful compliment for our rarely-used library or living room
- C. I plan to log a lot of movie time on our new sofa
- D. We entertain often and want a carefree place to welcome friends
- E. As an all-natural statement of my artistic style
What do you expect from leather?
- A. Leather should be ready to handle spills and the occasional accident
- B. Leather should patina and wear over time like a fine bomber jacket
- C. Like a great movie, leather should have highlights and lowlights - it needs to tell a story
- D. Leather should wear like iron and take lots of abuse
- E. Leather should reflect every scratch, stain and swipe I dish out!
How would you describe your overall style?
- A. Transitional, with a slight nod toward traditional
- B. Classic, button tufted pieces and tried and true colors
- C. Trendy, with the ability to mix and match new styles
- D. Functional, pieces should last and wear well
- E. Original, desiring a one-of-a-kind statement
Do scratches and imperfections really drive you crazy?
- A. No, it's a part of life
- B. They are to be expected through years of use
- C. I don't like scratches and stains
- D. Who has time to notice? But I'd prefer no visible wear and tear
- E. I love imperfection - it's a sign of character
YOUR LEATHER PERSONALITY!
Mostly As: CORRECTED GRAIN - Leather that has been buffed to remove blemishes then covered with a protective coating is the most durable of the full-grain leather options. With a high leather strength and the ability to wipe up spills, a corrected grain will resist paws and claws with ease.
Mostly Bs: FULL GRAIN - You seek a leather that is largely unaltered, showing barbed-wire marks, tick bites and other hallmarks of a true hide. This full-grain leather retains all of its original texture and markings while revealing a bit of the wear you give it through the years
Mostly Cs: SEMI-ANILINE - While this leather tells a story, it also hides a multitude of sins: popcorn grease, body oils and the occasional scratch. A semi-aniline is specially coated for protection, not appearance. This leather is more durable than natural leather when it comes to everyday wear and tear.
Mostly Ds: CORRECTED GRAIN - Leather that has been buffed to remove blemishes then covered with a protective coating is the most durable of the full-grain leather options. With a high leather strength and the ability to wipe up spills, a corrected grain will resist paws and claws with ease.
Mostly Es: NUBUCK or EMBOSSED - Nubuck leather is natural leather that has been brushed for a soft, suede-like feel. It absorbs all stains and body oils for a true patina unlike no other. Using embossed, raised leathers as an accent keeps your look as individual as you.