Real Leather vs Faux Leather Beds: How to Choose

Deciding between a real leather bed and a faux leather bed is easier when you start with your own home rather than the materials themselves. Real leather suits people who plan to keep a bed for many years, enjoy materials that age with character and are happy to condition the surface occasionally. Faux leather suits those who want a consistent finish, the widest choice of colours, the simplest cleaning routine or an alternative to animal products. This guide works through the practical questions that lead to the right choice: how long you expect to keep the bed, who will use the room, how sunlight, radiators and damp affect your bedroom through the year, how much care you will realistically give, and the feel and look you prefer. We also share three everyday scenarios, from a family main bedroom to a first time buyer's flat and a teenager's room, plus a short checklist of questions worth asking before you order....