The presence in the house of furniture from genuine leather to alltimes were considered a sign of wealth and luxury. Even today it is associated with comfort and prosperity. But, if in the olden days only leather 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 armchairs made of artificial leather, which in quality will not be inferior to natural material and looks just as elegant. 
The leather sofa in the living room is a symbolelegance and good taste. Modern ways of processing and manufacturing of furniture allowed to significantly expand the range of manufactured products, so you can buy soft furniture almost for any interior design. But many owners are worried about the question: how to choose leather furniture in the living room? After all, the living room is the central room of any house where the whole family gathers, welcomes guests and holds holidays. The interior of this room should be the face of the whole apartment. It is necessary to consider several points that will successfully combine the design of the room with leather furniture.
Leather and classic style
For leather furniture in classic interiorshigh backs and massive armrests are characteristic. A classic room is the best solution for people who prefer solidity and comfort. Purchasing leather furniture can be the perfect complement to this design. If space permits, it is advisable to install a sofa and several leather armchairs in the center of the room. Chairs with leather trim can also complement the furnishings. The main advantage of leather in the eyes of designers is that it goes well with almost all finishing materials. So, in a classic interior, leather will perfectly coexist with natural wood. Parquet, wooden panels, interior doors made of natural wood - all this will create an atmosphere of wealth and stability, at the base of which will be located expensive and luxurious upholstered furniture made of leather. Plus, leather looks great with more budget materials too. It successfully coexists with laminate flooring, wallpaper and decorative plaster. 
The color of the leather armchairs and sofa should be in harmonywith other furniture in the living room. Despite the fact that the interior of the room should talk about wealth and luxury, it is impossible to overload the living room. So, if it is used to decorate the gilded or carved leather furniture, it should be balanced with solid walls and unpretentious parquet. Modern classics can combine incongruous. So, a complete harmonious ensemble can be leather sofas and armchairs, rectangular carpets or paths with a pattern at the edges, classic sets with a plasma TV and stretch ceiling. It is desirable to choose furniture of classical colors (black or brown), despite the fact that today the stores offer a huge variety of its color solutions. Back to contents</a>
Leather and retro style
You can have rooms in a retro style, where the main emphasis will be on. The design of such a room is shown in Fig. one. 
Picture 1.Brown leather furniture fits well with the retro style of the living room. Here, the leather pieces of furniture themselves should be made in the old style. Lots of antiques are welcome. But, if the family budget does not allow buying a lot of antiques, you can stop at buying a grandfather 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 of them. The theme of the photos depends on what idea the owners are trying to breathe into the atmosphere of the room: family values will personify photographs of grandparents, and romance and dreams of bygone days - pictures of popular actors of the past. The use of paintings or icons will add charm to the interior. In addition, a mirror, a table lamp and chairs, antique or stylized as antiques, will become an appropriate addition to the leather one. It is desirable to cover the floor with carpet or fur. Back to the table of contents</a>
Leather and modern style
Into a modern rooma massive leather sofa should take a special place. First of all, it should become a convenient and comfortable device for pleasant leisure, attracting the eyes of guests. At the same time, excesses in the design of the sofa are unacceptable. Simple uniforms, plain upholstery and neutral colors are welcome here. 
Figure 2. For a modern interior, you can pick up leather sofas of unusual shapes. Excellent will look modern corner sofas, occupying a large part of the room, but at the same time making it a central place in the room. In this interior, in addition to the sofa will require modern sets: small walls, wall and floor cabinets, devoid of excesses and decor, characterized by strictness and high functionality. In Fig. 2 you can see what the design looks like in a modern style room. This is a soft, low-key interior, which includes a minimum of furniture. Everything says that a person living in this apartment loves space, comfort and functionality. It is this that modern style is different from many others. Back to contents</a>
Leather: loft styles and high-tech
Leather furniture is able to become a highlight even inInterior, made in such demanding ultramodern styles, as loft or high-tech. In Fig. 3 shows how fresh the room looks, despite the fact that a large part of it is occupied by a large light sofa made of natural material. 
Figure 3. Contrast furniture helps to zonate space in the living room. The predominance of dark shades, which is inherent in the loft, does not in any way spoil the impression of the living room. When creating a loft-style design, you need to take into account that here the leather upholstered furniture can successfully adjoin both with a brick and a natural stone, and with wall papers stylized as bricks. It should be noted that the wallpaper should be of very high quality, so that the fake is not striking and does not look cheap. You can add a soft set by placing a small coffee table in the center of the room in the color of the sofa. If we talk about the style of high-tech, then it is necessary to note the inherent monotony. The walls, ceiling and floor must be made in one color solution. In a tone, they must choose a soft set of leather. So, a white or gray sofa, made in a modern style, without frills and decor, is perfect for light gray walls. The only accent can be bright decorative cushions, located on the couch (red, blue or green). Upholstered leather furniture can be successfully used in decorating living rooms in any style: from classical to ultramodern. Everywhere it will look exquisite and relevant. The acquisition of such a headset is an excellent opportunity to make your home original and cozy.
