LEATHER BUYING GUIDE
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Leather is a natural product that represents beauty, warmth and function. Choosing the leather living room furniture that’s right for you is easy when you choose Francis Furniture. Shop our unmatched selection of designer styles with an extensive variety of colors, grades and finishes to create the perfect look.

What is leather?

The vast majority of leather for leather furniture products comes from cows. The life of every cow is different and the hide or skin tells the story of its existence, resulting in natural features and marks that could be considered part of the beauty of the product. Sofa leather can also be “corrected” by applying more processes and finishes to allow a lesser-quality hide to be fixed and used effectively. If leather furniture looks too perfect and too much like plastic – it probably is.

Why leather furniture?

Variety: Leather furniture is an incredibly versatile choice. Whether your style is relaxed, contemporary, classic or somewhere in between, there is a product to fit your taste.

Ease and Prestige: Leather living room furniture is an excellent lifestyle choice. It exudes an immediate sense of prestige and good taste, yet is easy to clean and service over time.

Strength: Highly resistant to fire, scratching and tearing, leather is a low maintenance solution. It’s strong enough to maintain its shape and resist wear, even with everyday and extended use.

Comfort: Flexible, breathable and natural, nothing beats the comfort of leather furniture. It doesn’t stick to your skin, stays cool in summer and warm in winter.

Value: Investing in quality leather living room furniture is choosing lasting value. The timeless appeal of leather has spanned many generations, and will continue to be a highly regarded product for ages to come.

How to Shop for Leather Furniture

Making good decisions that enhance your home environment, such as the purchase of new leather furniture, can be made easier with some basic planning and preparation. Follow this step-by-step process to help you help you along the way.

Step 1

Become an informed shopper. Learn about the different grades, types of leather, and leather manufacturing processes before you shop. Use the definitions provided in this section, and print them out for reference.

Step 2

A well-chosen piece of leather furniture that doesn’t fit inside your home is a major disappointment! Think about where you want to place your furniture. Measure your room and door openings to establish a size range of furniture that will fit appropriately in the room. Take your measurements with you when you shop.

Step 3

If your room already has furniture or décor that you plan to keep, take note of how their colors will influence your new leather furniture choice. A color that catches your eye in the store may not work well with the colors on your wall, or with your existing artwork and other furniture. If you find a product you like, be sure to ask about any additional colors that are available, and if you can have a leather swatch to bring home.

Step 4

The product is in the showroom for you to look, touch and try out. Sit or lie down, sprawl or lean back as you would at home. Picture it in use, whether it’s a party with friends, relaxing in the recreation room with family, or reading a book on your own. Is it comfortable? Is it a good size? Is it functional? Does it feel “just right”? This is a lasting investment so make sure it meets all your needs.

Step 5

Get all the details you can about the products’ construction. The materials used and the way it was built will provide you with a good sense of your chosen product’s quality and value for money.

Palliser Furniture is the source for this guide. More information can be found at http://www.palliserfurniture.com.

 

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Grubbs Furniture & Appliances

Grubbs Furniture & Appiances is one of the best kept secrets in South Carolina.  If you are decorating a room, remodeling your home or simply looking for a sofa, chair, recliner, table, entertainment center, dinette set, bedroom suite, mattress, or desk, refigerator, stove, dishwasher, or new washer and dryer, join the growing number of customers from St. Mathews, Orangeburg, Gaston, Cherryvale, Brookdale, Redbank, Columbia, and many of the other surrounding communities who shop our store. At Grubbs Furniture & Appliances, you will find a large selection of furniture and appliances from industry leading manufacturers. We are proud to offer the BEST PRICES, the BEST SERVICE, and the BEST QUALITY resulting in TREMENDOUS VALUE to you, our customer.

Owner, Willie Grubbs grew up in St. Mathews area and has worked in the Furniture Industry most of his life. In 2009, the local chamber of commerce awarded Grubbs Furniture and Appliances "Business of the Year", and awarded Mr. Grubbs "Business Man of the Year".  Grubbs Furniture and Appliances would like to thank all of its loyal customers.

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