{"id":14458,"date":"2016-04-05T16:02:51","date_gmt":"2016-04-05T16:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/Blog\/?p=14458"},"modified":"2020-08-19T09:33:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T09:33:01","slug":"the-pros-and-cons-of-leather-beds-for-furnishing-a-modern-bedroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/the-pros-and-cons-of-leather-beds-for-furnishing-a-modern-bedroom\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons Of Leather Beds For Furnishing A Modern Bedroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leather sounds like great alternative to wooden or metal beds widely featured in most contemporary interiors, moreover \u2013 going with a leather bed will most certainly showcase your great taste and appreciation for style and elegance. Surely, nothing creates that sturdy and reliable feel like a leather bed, but this exquisite solution does have a number of drawbacks. For example \u2013 beds with genuine leather upholstery are extremely expensive and, therefore, relatively hard to come across. Most homeowners looking for leather beds<\/a><\/strong> will go for a hardwood frame and faux leather upholstery. To help you with your decision, we will focus on its pros and cons.<\/p>\n

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The pros of leather beds<\/h3>\n

Stylish look \u2013 leather beds \u00a0look stylish and expensive \u2013 they do project a distinct aura of wealth and reliability, which is exactly what many modern homeowners are looking for.<\/p>\n

Ease in maintenance \u2013 while genuine leather beds do require some maintenance and care, faux leather is extremely easy to clean \u2013 it can be wiped with a wet cloth, or a solution of water and vinegar in case of more serious stains.<\/p>\n

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Vast colour range \u2013 if we think leather, we usually picture traditional brown or black, but in reality, the colour range of leather beds\u00a0defies imagination. Cream and white are popular colour choices, but the actual palette available in furniture stores<\/a><\/strong> features impressive variety of eye-catching combinations. So, if you are looking for ways to add more colour to your bedroom, going for a leather bed may be one of them.<\/p>\n

Integrate into both classic and contemporary settings \u2013 it is possible to find leather beds\u00a0that match any kind of interior, from classic to contemporary. Leather upholstery looks fantastic in combination with both high-tech and rustic elements \u2013 you may want to check out this impressive range of leather TV beds<\/a><\/strong>, as an example.<\/p>\n

The cons of faux leather<\/h3>\n

While the most serious drawback of genuine leather \u2013 apart from animal cruelty issues \u2013 is its price, the cons of faux leather are more numerous and, obviously, deserve careful consideration.<\/p>\n

Wears off easily \u2013 while being easy to clean, faux leather wears off easily and quickly looses its initial charm and appeal \u2013 it dries quickly, it cracks and flakes, especially around corners and headboard edges. While genuine leather acquires some vintage chic with time \u2013 with faux leather the effect is distinctly opposite. So, if you decide to go with a faux leather bed,\u00a0 be aware of its short service period and be ready to reupholster or replace it.<\/p>\n

Doesn’t breathe well \u2013 another, and, arguably, the most serious drawback of a faux leather bed \u00a0is that it doesn’t breathe well and lacks hypoallergenic features of genuine leather, which can be an important setback, if you want to ensure good nights sleep. Obviously, faux leather bed won’t be the best choice if you live in warm and humid climate \u2013 in this case, it will be better to look for alternative, equally stylish solutions.<\/p>\n

And, if you’re still looking for ideas on furnishing a modern bedroom<\/a><\/strong>, check out this article from our furniture blog for insights and inspiration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Leather sounds like great alternative to wooden or metal beds widely featured in most contemporary interiors, moreover \u2013 going with a leather bed will most certainly showcase your great taste and appreciation for style and elegance. Surely, nothing creates that sturdy and reliable feel like…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":38334,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[384],"class_list":["post-14458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bedroom-furniture","tag-leather-beds"],"acf":[],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14458\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furnitureinfashion.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}