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8 years ago

We’ve always had brown leather furniture but we’re moving into this new space. I’m scared what we have won’t really match. Ideas for rugs/ sofa colors. The kitchen will be directly behind the sofa Ps - We have a dog and leather has always been our best option for that reason.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

There are literally 100s of colors of leather but I swear to God no one uses them in the US I sold high end leather furniture for 20 yrs and in all that time I probably sold 5 brown leather sets. I live in Canada and we seem to like color best A soft grayed green , a white sofa .I have 2 big dogs have had white leather for 10 yrs. It is cowhide not that soft leather that stretches and shows claw marks but stands up very well all the time.

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Home4Here
8 years ago
Hey Patricia, glad I read your comment because we were thinking of white leather for our new furniture but I was worried about claw marks from the fur babies :)
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junco East Georgia zone 8a
8 years ago
Make sure to educate yourself so you know you are getting real leather that will hold up as Patricia describes. I can't tell you because I don't know. I'm glad I don't want to buy a leather sofa!
functionthenlook
8 years ago
I think the brown leather will look good in this space. At least try it before you run out to buy new furniture. You can always buy new furniture later if you don't like it.
havingfun
8 years ago
brown leather is imo a neutral. what other colors do you have or like?
Bri Bosh
8 years ago
Microfiber is great for animals as well. If you could post a picture of your current couches that would be helpful.

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