My Leather Couch Can Beat Up Your Fabric Recliner - Leather Or Fabric For The Masses?

Are chocolate sundaes more fattening than vanilla? Coke or Pepsi for a summer day at the beach? Did the Beatles have better bangs than The Rolling Stones? Are boxers more comfortable for skydiving than briefs?

The great debates of the world seem like they will rage forever, across continents, during both war and peace.

But, maybe the biggest debate of all is this: Should my next sofa, recliner, sectional or chair be covered in leather or fabric?

Tough stuff, I know, but I'm willing to tackle it.

Drawing Lines In The Sand

Of course, just like there are cat people and dog people who will never cross over to the dark side, so too are there leather and fabric people who can't imagine living the desperate lives of the others'.

The leather gang celebrates the style, durability, comfort and versatility of their furniture covering of choice.

And the fabric crowd? They celebrate its style, durability, comfort and versatility.

Uhh... wait... something's amiss here. So, let's dive in point-by-point and see what's going on.

Comfort Is As Comfort Does

Fans of leather like its supple softness. And leather does get softer and more comfortable with age, like the love of a good friend. (I hope this doesn't make you weep for hours, but it's true.) As long as you maintain and clean your leather furniture it will be comfortable for years to come. It's a little slick and has a nice cool feel that many people are drawn to.

Folks who tend not to wear a lot of clothing prefer fabric. They report sticking to it less. Of course, high quality leathers aren't very sticky anyway. And there are many kinds of fabrics you can use to cover your furniture, so if you are looking a very specific texture and feel you can get it with fabric.

Pets Love Your Furniture A Little Too Much

Leather is winning the pet war. Many cats avoid it, probably because they think it's not ideal for a 12-hour nap. While it can be scratched by claws, leather is easier to clean than fabric and won't absorb smells and fur as easily.

Will It Outlast Aunt Edna?

A well-made leather couch is usually more durable than all but the highest quality fabric sofa. Of course, this all depends on how you maintain your sofas and whether you have five kids who play flying superhero games off them while eating cheesy poofs.

The Kids Are Alright, As Long As They Eat At The Table

And speaking of kids, some folks swear that leather couches are easier to clean and keep stains off than fabric. If Little Johnny spills his Sunny D, you can quickly and easily wipe it off a leather couch. If he spills it on fabric it will quickly soak in and might never come out. Of course, if you choose a fabric with good Stainguard protection you are in good shape too.

Style Is In The Living Room Of The Beholder

Some people would rather wear a purple tube top, a checkered mini skirt and plaid leg warmers, all at once, than put an ugly leather couch in their home. And some leather nuts think adding a leather couch to their living room is akin to parking a red Ferrari in the corner - which they think is a good thing.

While leather couches, sectionals, chairs and recliner come in a wide range of colors and styles, there will always be exactly 12,812 more kinds of fabric available to cover your fine furnishings. So, if you are trying to match your next settee to the exact shade of chartreuse on your emu lampshade, you will probably have to go with fabric.

Can I Still Afford Hair Extensions?

The cheapest real leather couch is always going to cost more than the cheapest fabric couch. But, leather aficionados say a good leather couch will last your whole lifetime and gain character and suppleness with age. If you are looking to get the most long-term value in a classic piece, leather is probably the better value. If you want a cheap item to tide you over until your book of cat poems gets on the New York Times bestseller list, go with fabric.

Faux Vs. Real Leather

Fake leather is great for college dorm rooms, transmission shop waiting areas and 24-hour diners along state highways. Don't buy it unless you want your home to look, feel and smell like one of these pungent locations.

Maintenance Is For Lovers

You really don't have to do anything other than wipe leather off occasionally, to keep it looking good. Some leather conditioner a few times a year - especially in hot, dry climates - is a great idea too.

Fabric couches usually require a little more maintenance. If Senor Fluffy sleeps on it you will find yourself vacuuming a lot more with fabric. Of course, some people never clean any of their furniture, so it's a moot point for them.

Conclusions, Conclusions, Delusions

It mostly boils down to your personal style and preference. A classic leather couch is going to cost a lot up front, but should last longer and be in style through four or five presidential terms. A fabric recliner can be had in almost any color or style, but pets, kids, and drunken uncles might damage to it easier.

An Online Guide to Door Stops

Door stops are the tools or devices that are used to keep the doors open or closed. These can be termed as useful tools or silent helpers that are being used in the offices as well homes. They perform several functions such as:

• Holding a door open
• Preventing a door from opening too far to protect the walls
• Door stoppers can prevent your children's hands getting their hands by the heavy
slamming of the doors.

There is a wide range of door stops so that users have the option to choose the most suitable one for them. You will find a large number of online stores that offer a variety of Door stoppers in different colors and designs. It depends upon the demands and needs of the people to choose the most appropriate door stop for them. Following are the different kinds of it:

• Funky, these are designed with unique patterns.
• Novelty
• Animal, these are designed with animalistic patterns and shapes
• Fabric
• Magnetic

Fabric and the Magnetic ones are mentioned in details as follows:

Fabric

Fabric ones perform two functions; practical and decorative. Some important features of the fabric door stops are:

• These Protect the doors by preventing the powerful slamming of the doors and create the beautiful look of the entire door frame.
• In the fabric, the inner material is pretty heavy so they can keep the doors open or closed effectively.
• Most people prefer fabric Ones because they do not leave the scratch marks like the metal door stops.
• Since the fabric door stops are available in different shapes, patterns and colors, you can synchronize with colors and designs of your interiors.

Most people prefer to use the ones which perfectly match with the curtains, furniture and the overall interiors to create an outstanding look of the rooms.

Magnetic

Using of Magnetic stoppers are an effective way to keep your office or house doors closed or opened. This can be defined as a wall or floor mounted device. It utilizes magnetic to hold a door open. During the older days bricks or stone were used as stoppers. In modern times, these are an ideal option for houses as well offices. The include the magnet to control the movement of the doors. With the help of magnetic stoppers:

• People can keep the doors opened or closed
• They do not get slammed as they move the it slowly to shut them.

These magnetic ones are available in different colors and patterns with beautiful finishes like:

• Polished Brass
• Antique Brass
• Oil Rubbed Bronze
• Brushed Nickel
• Antique Nickel
• Polished Chrome.

The weight of the doors plays highly significant role while choosing the doors. If your doors are heavy, you need to choose the suitable door stop having the strong enough magnet to hold the doors open.

Enjoy the Summer With Garden Furniture

Summer is filled with time to sit in your garden and enjoy the weather. Now all you have to do is get the right garden furniture for you new favourite pass time. So what is the best garden furniture? You have to keep some things in mind when deciding on what furniture you are going to get.
What types of garden furniture is there?
The first thing you will notice when looking for garden furniture is that there are many options. The type that most people get is a set where you have a table and chairs. The style of the table can vary from square to rectangle to circular. Garden loungers are also popular as you can rest on them while you soak in the sun. You can also get hammocks and benches were you can sit in the sun. Some of the other furniture will be gazebos, parasols and umbrellas that help you when the sun becomes too much.
Conservatory furniture and your own style
Style should be taken into account when you buy conservatory furniture. The style you have in the rest of your house should continue in your garden and conservatory. This can be achieved through the different types of furniture and cushions that can be placed on the chairs. If you want to have a different feel to the garden then you can also achieve this.
Rattan furniture and the weather
If you want rattan furniture then you have to be sure you can protect it. Many people do not get this kind of furniture because they believe that the weather will play havoc with it. While this was the case previously it is no longer the case. It is possible to get rattan furniture made to survive all types of weather. This will include rain and intense sun. If you do not want to get the weather resistant rattan then you have to be prepared to take care of the furniture. You will either have to cover the furniture when not in use or move it indoors.
What about folding garden conservatory furniture?
Do you find that you do not have that much space in your garden? Does furniture just get in the way? If the answer is yes to these then you should consider folding garden conservatory furniture. There are many different kinds of folding furniture that you can get. People generally think that the only folding chairs you can get are the caper chairs and this is not true. You can get wooden loungers that fold up as well.
Maintenance and cleaning of garden furniture
Garden furniture will need maintenance and cleaning. If you are going to have wooden furniture then you have to treat the wood so it becomes weather resistant. You should clean the furniture regularly so that dirt does not build up. This can be done with a cloth and some water.
Summer is the best time to sit outside and enjoy the weather. This is best done when you have good garden furniture that you feel comfortable in. Caring for the furniture is also important as this enable it to last much longer.