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Choosing Upholstery
Furniture is an expensive investment. One should choose wisely when
picking upholstery to furnish their home. There are many things to
consider besides how the furniture looks. For example:
What is the
Intended Use?
Where do you plan on placing the furniture. Is it going in a formal living
or dining room where it will not see much use? Will it be in your family
room and be used all the time?
Do You have
Children or Pets?
If you have children or pets, chances are that the furniture will see
spills and harder use.
What is your
Budget?
This will have a great impact on the type of furniture you pick.
What
should you choose?
Silk
This is best left to rooms like formal dining and living rooms which only
get occasional use. This furniture is best looked at and not used. It is
also very expensive.
Cotton
In the form of polished cotton or white cotton, it is once again best used
in a formal and rarely used room. Cotton can stain easily. Cotton can be a
very durable fabric if it is purchased in a darker color and tougher weave
such as a Herculon. In this form, it could be used in a family room and
could take every day use. Be wary of bright colors like red as they can
bleed easily. Cotton can range from moderate in price to expensive.
Wool
Wool is very durable but does stain rather easily. If you have a good
protectant applied, this material could survive hard use. Wool is usually
moderately to high priced.
Synthetic
Synthetic materials are best used in high traffic rooms with children or
pets. It is usually more resistant to wear and staining. It is typically
low to moderately priced. |