Tips to incorporate leather into your home decor

Leather has been an accessory since ancient times and during the medieval age and modern age leather furniture and items are known to give a very sophisticated, rich and classic look to the home décor.

Leather celebrates an individual’s style, and gives a vintage look a mix of new and old. Leather accessories can be minimalist and also very bold in the form of decorative pieces, home décor and clothing.

Leather is regarded as a complicated décor item to play around but it is very chic, durable, soft, comfortable, and stylish 2018 trends.

Leather can make the interior look stunning and rich if it is just a couch, or a sofa. It can look very rich and appealing. Keeping leather décor in moderation is the trick. Leather can be found in various colors and textures giving the décor a contemporary and classic look.

Leather’s surface gives it more texture it can be rugged look in suede, shaggy handles, handles are softened with extreme naps, white naps and two tone textures.
Try and move away from the basic brown and black. Fancy colors add color and electrify the atmosphere.

Various colors give a refined look, minimalist and modern look. It can be a vibrant yellow or a turquoise blue, fire engine red, leather proves it is versatile where home décor is concerned. Some colors can be predictable like tan, sienna, rust, terracotta, and russet.

Leather requires care and the luxurious look it exudes is because it has been taken care of to maintain it charm. Clean the surface of dust with a micro-fiber cloth. Remove stains with homemade solutions like rubbing alcohol. Use a leather conditioner which will keep it soft and supple. This will prevent cracks and keep it looking good for a long time.

Do not keep them in direct sunlight. Do not use water. If it gets wet, dry it and apply moisturizer.

As home décor it is easy to maintain and very practical. It comes in many colors and textures and is a sophisticated material. It ages well and is good in all homes which have children or pets. Leather is not good for extreme climates. It feels cool in winter and warm in summer.

Leather can be combined with other materials like linen, velvet, tweed, for custom made cushions in orange, deep red, pale blue etc. You can keep leather and upholstered furniture together to.  It will make the room interesting.

A leather bean bag and a leather ottoman can be used as a coffee table. It will make your living room more interesting. An Ottoman can be combined with cushions and couches.

Book lovers can make all their books leather bound, stacking them in the shelf will give the room a vintage look and will draw compliments from friends and relatives.

Add a leather chair with the leather bound books will give your study or library an antique look. A leather armchair will make a comfortable snooze spot in the afternoon.