When choosing the perfect sofa there are many different factors which need to be taken into account, from material to longevity. We get asked on a regular basis what material is better for sofas but of course it all depends on your seating needs. So read on to decide for yourself what sofa would work in your home. 

Leather or fabric sofa? 

A leather sofa is a lot less likely to be stained and absorb scents compared to a fabric sofa. They’re also easier to wipe down and generally easier to maintain. If you want a light colour sofa then leather is the one for you! No one wants to deal with a stain on a light fabric sofa. 

Another advantage leather sofas have over fabric sofas is that leather is a much more durable material, which is important if you’re looking for a long term sofa for your living room. This is especially important for houses with pets and children, as leather sofas are a lot less likely to leave marks and scratches; and even if they do it is easy to use a leather polish to get rid of the problem. If taken care of properly a leather sofa can last decades in your living room.

A drawback to a leather sofa compared to a fabric sofa, is the feel of leather. The feel of leather is not always everyone’s cup of tea, leather can be less comfier than fabric, despite being a lot more visually pleasing. That on top of the price can draw people away from the product as everyone wants a couch which is comfortable and fitting to their living room, however you can argue the maintainability aspect makes up for this and makes it worth the price, especially if you do like the feel of leather.