The presence of furniture made of genuine leather in the house is in alltimes was considered a sign of wealth and luxury. It is still associated with comfort and prosperity. But if in the old days only aristocrats could have leather furniture, today this pleasure is available to almost everyone. This is largely due to the fact that you can buy a sofa and chairs made of artificial leather, which is not inferior in quality to natural material and looks just as elegant.
A leather sofa in the living room is a symbolelegance and good taste. Modern methods of processing and manufacturing furniture have significantly expanded the range of manufactured products, so you can buy upholstered furniture for almost any interior design. But many owners are concerned about the question: how to choose leather furniture for the living room? After all, the living room is the central room of any home, where the whole family gathers, guests are welcomed and holidays are held. The interior of this room should be the face of the entire apartment. It is necessary to consider several points that will allow you to successfully combine the design of the room with leather furniture.
Leather and classic style
For leather furniture in a classic interiorcharacterized by high backs and massive armrests. A classic room is the best solution for people who prefer solidity and comfort. Purchasing leather furniture can be an ideal addition to such a design. If space allows, it is advisable to install a sofa and several leather armchairs in the center of the room. The decor can also be complemented by chairs with leather trim. The main advantage of leather in the eyes of designers is that it goes well with almost all finishing materials. Thus, in a classic interior, leather will ideally coexist with natural wood. Parquet, wood panels, interior doors made of natural wood - all this will create an atmosphere of wealth and stability, at the base of which there will be expensive and luxurious upholstered leather furniture. In addition, leather looks great with more budget materials. It successfully coexists with laminate under the parquet, wallpaper and decorative plaster.
The color of the leather chairs and sofa shouldharmonize with other furniture in the living room. Despite the fact that the interior of the room should speak of wealth and luxury, the living room should not be overloaded. So, if leather furniture decorated with gilding or carving is used, it should be balanced by plain walls and unpretentious parquet. Modern classics can combine the incompatible. Thus, leather sofas and armchairs, rectangular carpets or rugs with a pattern along the edges, classic sets with a plasma TV and a suspended ceiling can become a complete harmonious ensemble. It is advisable to choose furniture in classic colors (black or brown tones), despite the fact that today stores offer a huge variety of its color solutions. Return to the table of contents</a>
Leather and retro style
It is possible to have rooms in a retro style, where the main emphasis will be on . The design of such a room is shown in Fig. 1.
Figure 1.Brown leather furniture fits well into the retro style of the living room. Here, the leather furniture itself should be made in an antique style. A large number of antiques are welcome. But if the family budget does not allow you to buy a lot of antiques, you can stop at buying a floor clock or small accessories. Old leather furniture will look great in the company of black and white photographs. In a small room, you can hang 2-3 pictures, in a spacious living room there can be more. The theme of the photographs depends on what idea the owners are trying to breathe into the atmosphere of the room: family values will be personified by photographs of grandparents, and romance and dreams of bygone days - photos of popular actors of the past. The use of paintings or icons will add charm to the interior. In addition, a mirror, table lamp and chairs, vintage or stylized as antiques, will be an appropriate addition to leather. It is advisable to cover the floor with a carpet or fur. Return to the table of contents</a>
Leather and modern style
In a room designed in a modern style,A massive leather sofa should occupy a special place. First of all, it should become a convenient and comfortable device for pleasant leisure, attracting the attention of guests. At the same time, excesses in the design of the sofa are unacceptable. Simple form, single-color upholstery and neutral colors are welcome here.
Figure 2.For a modern interior, you can choose leather sofas of unusual shapes. Modern corner sofas will look great, taking up a significant part of the room, but at the same time making it the central place in the room. In such an interior, in addition to the sofa, you will need modern sets: small walls, wall and floor cabinets, devoid of excesses and decor, distinguished by rigor and high functionality. In Fig. 2 you can see what the design looks like in a room of a modern style. This is a soft, discreet interior, including a minimum of furniture. Everything suggests that the person living in this apartment loves space, comfort and functionality. This is what distinguishes the modern style from many others. Return to the table of contents</a>
Leather: loft styles and high-tech
Leather furniture can become a highlight even ininterior, designed in such demanding ultra-modern styles as loft or hi-tech. In Fig. 3 you can see how fresh the room looks, despite the fact that a large light sofa made of natural material occupies a significant part of it.
Figure 3.Contrasting furniture helps to zone the space in the living room. The predominance of dark shades, which is inherent in the loft, in no way spoils the impression of the living room. When creating a loft-style design, it is necessary to take into account that here leather upholstered furniture can successfully coexist with both brick and natural stone, and with wallpaper stylized as brick. It should be noted that the wallpaper should be of very high quality so that the fake is not conspicuous and does not look cheap. You can complement the upholstered set by installing a small coffee table in the center of the room in the color of the sofa. If we talk about the high-tech style, then it is necessary to note its inherent monotony. The walls, ceiling and floor should be made in the same color scheme. The upholstered leather set should be matched to them. Thus, a white or gray sofa made in a modern style, without frills and decor, will perfectly suit light gray walls. The only accent can be bright decorative pillows located on the sofa (red, blue or green). Upholstered leather furniture can be successfully used in the design of living rooms in any style: from classic to ultra-modern. It will look elegant and relevant everywhere. Purchasing such a set is a great opportunity to make your home original and cozy.
