Fabric vs Leather Couch? - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Darlene68 · 07-10-2010, 02:27 PM

Leather for practical purposes, it is so easy to maintain, but I do prefer fabric for comfort, still my choice would be leather.

kdreamson · 07-10-2010, 02:44 PM

Leather is the way to go! I've had fabric and leather, I went thru 5 fabric couches in 6 years! Got my leather one 13 years ago and it still looks great! Four dogs and two kids have not managed to destroy it yet!(but they have sure tried!!!) May i reccomend that you get one that is not super shiny...Mine is chestnut brown and somewhat matte. I just wipe it down once or twice a year with leather conditioner. Another thing about leather is that you can dress it up or down...Put a fancy throw on it or fringed throw pillows, it looks classy. Put a quilt on it it looks casual. My room is kinda shabby chic tuscan/meditereanean and the leather couch looks great! Quite comfy too!

OwnedByJezebel · 07-10-2010, 03:02 PM

Go with leather, you won't be sorry.

WV~Yorkies · 07-10-2010, 03:08 PM

I had a white leather sectional for about 13 years loved it but the cracks in the leather got dirty and seemed like I couldn't get it clean. I then went and bought a microfiber sectional and after 2 years it is ready for the dump. I will go back to leather and I am thinking I will get a darker color.

BanditSocks2 · 07-10-2010, 03:22 PM

I like leather more- the only drawbacks were the price and in the summer if you sweat you stick to it lol. We got the couch and recliner from Value City Furniture and it came with a lifetime warranty plan to protect against any puncture holes which we haven't had. We've only had the couch for about 2 years and it's as good as new

Minus the dent from where my DH always sits hehe.

MaxwellHouse · 07-10-2010, 04:41 PM

Leather! Maxwell has been allowed on it 3.5 years - still looks new. Newfie pup NOT allowed on it, but makes Maxwell feel "special" as he has privileges that the Newfie doesn't. Newf is so easy going, he doesn't begrudge Maxwell his kingly status.

MaddiesMommie · 07-10-2010, 04:48 PM

I have fabric, which I had before my girls, I HATE it. It holds the smells that go with having indoor pets and a husband

I will def. be going with leather soon.

littlewhip · 07-10-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenee4

Leather it is then!!!

YEAH!!

I will make sure no bonded and leather all the way. Found one at Art Van we adored but didnt come in the color we wanted. Still looking

Thats where i just bought new furniture from , I got the microfiber with the
fabric protection, Of coruse thats a added expensive but worth it with pets
I love the new electric recliner and love seat

I dont think those come in leather though. Not sure if you have ever heard of prime brothers
but they have nice furniture as well

Good luck in your search ~

07-10-2010, 02:27 PM	#31
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Leather for practical purposes, it is so easy to maintain, but I do prefer fabric for comfort, still my choice would be leather. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

07-10-2010, 02:44 PM	#32
kdreamson YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dacula GA Posts: 342	Leather is the way to go! I've had fabric and leather, I went thru 5 fabric couches in 6 years! Got my leather one 13 years ago and it still looks great! Four dogs and two kids have not managed to destroy it yet!(but they have sure tried!!!) May i reccomend that you get one that is not super shiny...Mine is chestnut brown and somewhat matte. I just wipe it down once or twice a year with leather conditioner. Another thing about leather is that you can dress it up or down...Put a fancy throw on it or fringed throw pillows, it looks classy. Put a quilt on it it looks casual. My room is kinda shabby chic tuscan/meditereanean and the leather couch looks great! Quite comfy too! __________________

07-10-2010, 03:02 PM	#33
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	Go with leather, you won't be sorry. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

07-10-2010, 03:08 PM	#34
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	I had a white leather sectional for about 13 years loved it but the cracks in the leather got dirty and seemed like I couldn't get it clean. I then went and bought a microfiber sectional and after 2 years it is ready for the dump. I will go back to leather and I am thinking I will get a darker color. __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

07-10-2010, 03:22 PM	#35
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	I like leather more- the only drawbacks were the price and in the summer if you sweat you stick to it lol. We got the couch and recliner from Value City Furniture and it came with a lifetime warranty plan to protect against any puncture holes which we haven't had. We've only had the couch for about 2 years and it's as good as new Minus the dent from where my DH always sits hehe.

07-10-2010, 04:41 PM	#36
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	Leather! Maxwell has been allowed on it 3.5 years - still looks new. Newfie pup NOT allowed on it, but makes Maxwell feel "special" as he has privileges that the Newfie doesn't. Newf is so easy going, he doesn't begrudge Maxwell his kingly status.

07-10-2010, 04:48 PM	#37
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	I have fabric, which I had before my girls, I HATE it. It holds the smells that go with having indoor pets and a husband I will def. be going with leather soon.