If you are shopping for furniture online, the leather brown couch you found on one website may look similar on all the websites. While this may be the case, there are plenty more leather furniture options available that you may not have already seen.
The real question is, which leather type is best for you?
Whether you are looking for the best leather furniture for dogs, or you are looking for a top grain leather sofa, La-Z-Boy South Texas will help you find the best leather furniture for you.
Today we will be discussing the steps to take to find the best leather for your La-Z-Boy furniture.
In this article…
- How to Choose the Best Leather For My La-Z-Boy Furniture
- Does the Furniture I Chose Have a Leather Selection?
- What Is the Purpose of the Leather?
- Which Type of Leather Is Best For Me?
- Specialty Leathers At La-Z-Boy
- Leather Alternatives At La-Z-Boy
- Ask For Recommendations!
How to Choose the Best Leather For My La-Z-Boy Furniture
You may have already found the perfect sofa, recliner, sectional, or loveseat for your living room. The furniture you chose may have great online reviews or was really comfortable when you sat in it.
However, some key questions may have been overlooked before selecting the furniture. Let’s walk through some of the key questions to ask yourself before choosing your furniture.
Does the Furniture I Chose Have a Leather Selection?
Before you choose the furniture piece, ensuring that it has a leather selection is the first question to ask yourself.
It is easy to fall in love with furniture the first time you sit in it. For example, the blue reclining sofa you saw at your nearest La-Z-Boy store may have been comfortable, but it was displayed in performance fabric.
You may think, all that needs to be done is to get one in leather, right?
It is important to note that not all La-Z-Boy furniture is available in leather. For example, the Laurel Sofa at La-Z-Boy South Texas does not come in leather. This is why it is important to ask yourself and one of our design consultants that question while you are in the store.
What Is the Purpose of the Leather?
In other words, how do you need your furniture to function?
If you have children who can be messy at times, you may need a high-quality leather that can withstand spillage and stretching. You will be best suited for furniture made with top grain leather, full grain leather, or aniline leather.
If you have dogs who use furniture, it is important to know that leather furniture can be good or bad for dogs. To ensure that you are getting the best leather if you have dogs, top grain leather will be the best choice due to its strength and thickness.
Which Leather Type Is Best For Me?
After you have identified the functionality and which furniture selections offer leather, you now need to find the best leather type for you.
Read on to learn more about the specific types of leather that are used in La-Z-Boy leather furniture.
Authentic Leather
This durable leather has more than 10 different tanning processes in the manufacturing stage. Pure, transparent dyes bring out its unique characteristics and dramatic color.
Authentic leather only improves with age, making it a perfect choice for you if you like classic styles or contemporary designs.
Aniline Leather
Aniline leather is handcrafted and treated with Aniline dye to preserve and enhance its natural, rustic beauty. It is made in America and has natural markings and variations in the grain.
Aniline leather is the most breathable and softest leather. However, it is also the most expensive and the least resistant to stains due to its lack of a protective layer.
Select Leather
Chosen by hand for their texture and comfort, this limited collection of genuine leather is matched with vinyl urethane. It is designed to make you feel perfectly at home while being budget-friendly.
Although select leather is chosen specifically by customers, each furniture frame has a limited array of select leather options.
Custom Leather
Custom leather is designed to suit your specific style preferences. It can be designed with genuine leather matched with leather-like vinyl urethane. Custom leathers come in a wide variety of options and colors.
Like select leather, custom leather is also limited by furniture frames.
Custom Leather Plus
Elegant as well as comfortable, our genuine leather has an ageless quality and comes in a wide selection of rich colors and subtle textures.
Specialty Leathers At La-Z-Boy
La-Z-Boy South Texas has specialty leathers that are designed the same way as specialty fabrics. The following specialty leather types are also known as performance leather.
iClean Leathers
iClean Technology surrounds the leather materials, creating a barrier of protection that helps repel spills before they become stains. This is a specialty leather perfect if you have messy children.
Antimicrobial Leathers
Similar to the existing antimicrobial fabrics at La-Z-Boy, antimicrobial leathers help protect the surface from mold, mildew, and odor-causing bacteria. This type of leather is a great choice for those who live in older homes that are prone to mold exposure.
Crypton Leather
Crypton has partnered with La-Z-Boy to create a performance leather that protects against UV damage, repels dust, dirt, and stains, and helps replenish natural oils. This leather is also considered environmentally safe, making it a great choice for those concerned with helping the environment.
Leather Alternatives At La-Z-Boy
Since leather is derived from animal hide, some may love the look and feel of leather but are not fond of where it derives from.
If you love the look of leather but would like to get an alternative leather that is not animal hide, La-Z-Boy has leather alternatives.
Renew Leather
Renew Leather is a performance leather that looks and functions like real leather, but is not.
It is made out of urethane foam that gets heat bonded to polyurethane film, poly-cotton substrate, and a minimum of 17% recycled scrap leather. If you love the look of a leather sofa but don’t want real leather, a renew leather sofa will be a great choice for you.
Faux Leather
Faux leather is a man-made material designed to mimic the look and feel of real leather. Also known as synthetic leather, faux leather is stain-resistant and easy to clean, like real leather.
It is important to note that faux leather does not have the tear-resistant properties of real leather.
Ask For Recommendations!
Understanding the types of leather and what questions to ask yourself before you choose the leather is very important to ensure that you make the right choice.
Knowing what furniture pieces have leather choices before you choose that beautiful power reclining sofa will prevent you from starting over. Additionally, knowing the functionality you need from the leather will ensure you get the right furniture for your unique needs.
While you may feel more comfortable about the process, it will be helpful for you to get additional information from the experts at La-Z-Boy. Our in-store designers will ask you about your preferences and will help you find the perfect furniture for your personal preferences!
If you would like to start looking for the best leather furniture at La-Z-Boy today, please feel free to visit your nearest La-Z-Boy store or schedule an appointment with a designer.
If you are still undecided about selecting leather furniture, learn more about the pros and cons of leather vs. fabric furniture.
