Unique Leather

April 2008

After a long day at work there is nothing better than collapsing in front of the TV, feet up on the sofa with a cup of tea and biccies - or a large G&T if it’s been one of those days! Leather is one of the most comfortable options you can choose for a sofa – plus it is stylish, practical and durable, and a fantastic investment buy - looking as good in 10 years time as it did on the day you bought it!

Fishpools boasts an extensive range of leather sofas for you to choose from – with different colour, style and design options depending upon exactly what look you’re trying to achieve.

From the most contemporary Italian inspired designs and minimalist feel to the more classic, traditional country looks there is a style to suit everyone’s needs.

And of course everyone has different needs. Depending on your requirements, there are a few things that you need to consider when choosing a leather sofa.

How do you use your sofa? Is it the focal point of your at-home entertaining? Or simply a place to relax and escape to?

If you love having your friends and family round, leather is able to withstand many kinds of drinks, dips, pen and shoe scuffing incidents that tend to occur with family and friends gatherings. Most accidents can be easily cleaned and buffed away with much less hassle than a fabric sofa.

If you have young children, you may also find that having a sturdy, tough, leather sofa that is ready to withstand a small tribe of children using it as a climbing frame would be best for you.

However, if your children have moved away from the nest and your home is your haven then you are free to have a more relaxed approach to the grade of leather you choose.

Softer leather is still surprisingly tough and looks beautiful in any décor. Choosing a sofa in a muted, pastel tone of cream, caramel or peach gives the whole room a relaxed feel with strong accessories or cushions adding dramatic effect if needed.

If you would like the ultimate in comfort and style, aged and distressed leather is the perfect choice. It’s supple enough to be comfortable but also provides that essential support too.

If you are looking for a country cottage effect, this soft, distressed leather is a must. The nature of leather as a material means that you will always get some form of shading or marking within it but this adds a sense of character and gives a real sense of authenticity to each sofa.

The Sorrento range is a perfect example of this; in a chestnut brown, the leather moulds itself around you keeping you warm in winter but cool in the summer and its distinctive markings give it a character all of its own.

Or, if you want to create the ideal modernist pad, Fishpools has just the sofa for you too. Take a look at the Chelsea range, sleek lines with the softest black leather will bring you right on course for this look.

But remember all of these sofas are available in a great choice of leather colours to suit you, let the sofa be the statement.

Keep the room simple - clean, white washed walls will look as fabulous alongside a black leather sofa and state-ofthe- art gadgets as they will against rose print chintz and vintage brown leather.

So whichever style you have your eye on or if you’re looking for some advice and direction our friendly staff will be more than happy to help you out.

Date published: April 2008. Please ask in store for the latest prices and details.

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