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I am in market for new furniture and decor for this room. We recently moved in this new house so we have been using our old worn our couches. I know I want to buy leather couches. I am thinking about two leather chairs and a three seater couch. What are you thoughts on what would be more fitting to make this room functional and warm. This is a very bright lit room. I don’t like the blinds as I love the view. We don’t use this room in the evening so keeping the blinds up all day long is not an issue.

Comments (12)

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I would scoot the entire seating area away from the windows about 12". Place the leather 3 seater facing the tv wall, a leather 2 seater or 2 leather chairs where the existing 3 seater is. Then get 2 smaller scale accent chairs and place them in front of the window. And get a little coffee table.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Leather is fine, but stay away from the bulky, overstuffed, recliner ones. The ones you have right now seems way too heavy and dark for this light room.

    A leather couch would be nice, but instead of leather chairs too maybe get those in fabric to help balance it. I'd pull everything a little closer to the TV too and maybe get a coffee table.

  • 8 years ago

    Beautiful room. What an amazing view. I agree with the "no bulky" furniture statement. Your room needs sofas or a sectional that will highlight it's beauty.

    With leather, please be careful. If it's inexpensive it might not be real leather, or sub-par quality. I just read a giant thread about an Article leather sofa, that fades within weeks. But if you decide to go with a high quality leather, I would not go as dark as the ones you have right now.

    If high quality leather is not in the budget, there are also beautiful durable fabrics that would be amazing in this room.

    Maybe something like this:


    MEGAN STYLE - MODERN ITALIAN LOOK - CUSTOM SECTIONAL SOFA · More Info


    KENZIE STYLE - Chesterfield Custom Sectional Sofas · More Info


  • 8 years ago

    Your room and view are beautiful. I agree with sticking with a sleeker style and something lighter. With the color of your floors, I think a caramel color leather sofa would be a great choice.

    I think all leather could be overwhelming and agree that two fabric chairs would be a great choice. If you're worried about durability, there are great heavy wearing fabrics like Sunbrella and Crypton that you can use for fabric chairs.

  • 8 years ago
    I will ask the question. Why leather? What is it about leather that you like? Once you identify your reasons for liking it, perhaps you might discover other kinds of fabrics that will please you. I have selected leather pieces in my home. The occasional chair. A traditional chesterfield style sofa. But I prefer the variety of texture permitted by fabrics. Think about it. You have a gorgeous room! Enjoy!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I would suggest you use solar shades on the windows you get to keep the view but block both heat and the UV rays which fade your floor , pillow , rug. I happen to love leather will never have a fabric sofa but I buy Italian made high end leather with a webbing instead of springs , our son has our old one that is 40yrs old and other than replacing the foam in the seating cushions about 8 yrs ago it stil sits the same.I add my texture, colr etc with pillows which BTW I can change whenever it suits me, my company can spill a glass of wine it wipes up no problem even on my white leather I own now. My advice is get a color of lether other than brown or black there are 100s by the way.Mybe something comfortable but not reclining.

  • 8 years ago

    Some really good options for you above. Depending on your seating choices, you may have to consider a slightly larger area rug. Your ideabooks tend to favor a lighter and neutral palette. I think that's a good choice for this room and its wonderful light.

    I completely agree to avoid the overstuffed leather sofas. If you are looking for top quality leather, please take a look at Hancock and Moore. They have a variety of styles and an excellent reputation for lasting craftsmanship.

    Something about the easy contemporary styling of this one might be a nice compliment to your airy space.


    Landers Sofa

  • 8 years ago

    Just here to second the recommendation to look at Hancock and Moore. The finest of leather, beautifully constructed, great selection of leather/styles/colors. Pricey but will last forever


  • PRO
    8 years ago

    You could do a sectional and two chairs or you could do a sofa and two chairs either one could work for your space.

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  • 8 years ago
    Is Hancock and Moore leather more superior to Natuzzi? Also the sofa that I like doesn’t have a matching love seat on Hancock and Moore website or the local showroom. Do you all recommend a matching or something similar would be fine?
    I am getting the solar shades before ordering the sofas to protect it from UV rays.
  • 8 years ago

    Hancock and Moore has a reputation for being the gold standard in leather furniture. Natuzzi has some unfortunate consumer reviews.

    I wouldn't recommend a matching loveseat. Instead, I'd go for two matching chairs and and a complimentary accent chair.

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