Nubuck Leather Sofas vs Bonded Leather Sofas: Which Suits Your Lifestyle?

Nubuck and bonded leather sit at opposite ends of the leather spectrum, and choosing between them depends largely on how your living room is used. Nubuck is genuine top grain leather that has been lightly buffed to create a soft, velvety surface that breathes well and ages with character, though it needs regular brushing and prompt attention to spills. Bonded leather is made from leather fibres pressed onto a backing and finished with a coated surface, which makes it easy to wipe clean but less durable over the long term. In this guide we explain how each material is made, how it feels to sit on, how it copes with stains, children and pets, and how long you can expect it to last. We also share step by step care routines, ways to tell the two apart, styling ideas, the rooms each suits and alternative finishes worth considering if neither feels quite right for your home....