As you shop for your new living room chaise, keep in mind that the fabric or material you choose to upholster your lounge is every bit as important as the design and style of the chaise.
The Importance of Upholstery
As you shop for your new living room chaise, keep in mind that the fabric or material you choose to upholster your lounge is every bit as important as the design and style of the chaise. The upholstery you pick should feel good and be easy to maintain. Consider the fact that even the most beautiful and modern living room chaise can be all but ruined if a spill cannot be completely cleaned or treated.
Many people choose Microfiber chaise lounges because of the ease of care and lasting durability of the material. Microfiber (also called “Ultrasuede”) is a non-woven material made of very fine filaments. It is possible to treat Microfiber so that most spills will not stain your living room chaise. An added benefit to purchasing a fabric chaise lounge is that fabric furniture can be easily vacuumed. This helps keep your living room chaise looking fresh.
Leather lounges are another popular and beautiful option. Incredibly durable, with an amazing texture and feel, leather has been the top choice of furniture upholstery for thousands of years! Despite the luxe look and feel of leather, it is also remarkably easy to maintain. Most spills will come right up by wiping with a mix of water and mild detergent.
Leather living room chaise lounges vary greatly in price depending on the quality of the leather. Some leather chaise lounges use a process called “leather match” which pairs top-grain leather on the top or front of the chaise, with high-quality vinyl on the parts of the lounge that are not seen (such as the back). This gives the consumer the beauty of leather at a fraction of the cost.
Choosing Your Chaise
The right living room chaise is a matter of preference. Many of the most cutting-edge and eye-catching designs on the market are more modern in look and feel. Modern living room chaise lounge chairs combine streamlined design with a combination of new and classic fabrics, and are intended to be both an eye-catching piece of art and a comfortable piece of furniture. Modern chaise lounges usually have a metal frame, although some still use wood in the skeleton of the piece.
Some chaise lounges are chosen to match or accent already existing furniture, while others are chosen to stand entirely on their own. No matter what kind of living room chaise you choose, you will make a statement in both comfort and style.