Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge 1 Dec 04, 2010 6:35 pm Hi All, Ok, went into a couple of furniture stores looking for lounges and we found some that we like. Anyway I was of the impression that leather lounges are more durable and 'child' friendly than fabric lounges... however some of the salespeople were trying to convince me that fabric technology has progressed so far that they are in fact just as 'child' friendly as leather. Does anyone have any expertise in this area where they may be able to help clarify whether this is the case? Thanks heaps in advance. Regards, Qonyx Project History Deposit - 20/4/2010 Land Settled - 20/8/2010 Council - 30/9/2010 Slab - 17/11/2010 Bricks - 28/01/2011 Roof - 5/02/2011 Gyprock - 4/03/2011 Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 2Dec 04, 2010 7:44 pm Qonyx….. fabrics have improved, but as far as I know, nothing last as long as leather. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 3Dec 04, 2010 9:17 pm yeah thats what i thought but these salespeople have in their head that liquid doesn't absorb into these newer fabric type.. maybe they get extra incentive to sell specific fabric types..... some sales people in sydney can be very arrogant and think that they know it all.. especially in the eastern / cbd areas Project History Deposit - 20/4/2010 Land Settled - 20/8/2010 Council - 30/9/2010 Slab - 17/11/2010 Bricks - 28/01/2011 Roof - 5/02/2011 Gyprock - 4/03/2011 Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 4Dec 04, 2010 9:54 pm I suppose you are worried about liquids because you have kids? I'm having the same dilemma (which type to choose), but my reasons "against" leather are different - it wears out, rubs off and discolours/becomes permanently stained (or at least these are the images of some leather pieces that keep flashing in my head). So, I'm seriously thinking fabric (any type and style) and then the mandatory custom slip cover (or even two ). I love to wash (almost) everything, especially high usage items like seaters. IMO there is no better way to really clean them. IKEA (being a typical practical European, I guess) has quite a few seaters with slip covers, and the best thing is that you can buy as many extra covers as you want which are specifically custom made to suit their sofas. I like their Ektorp range. BTW, fabric sofas would do the same as leather (ie. wear out, rub off and discolour/become permanently stained), but I would't know because my sofas have a very good fit (almost custom) slip covers My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 5Dec 04, 2010 10:42 pm I think it depends on the quality. We have a leather suite and haven't had any of the problems that Lex mentioned, but it is a really high quality Natuzzi (my ebay bargain! ). Our other lounges are all fabric and wear pretty well also. If you can afford to go for a great quality leather than I'd do that, but I'd prefer a great quality fabric over a crappy leather for the same price if that makes sense. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 6Dec 05, 2010 6:11 am qonyx some sales people in sydney can be very arrogant and think that they know it all.. especially in the eastern / cbd areas It pays to do your homework before you hit the shops. I needed a new mattress as the so called “Pillow Tops” that NEVER dent…..dented and created a very bad back for me. So off I went to get a new mattress. AGAIN! I could NOT believe the crap the sales people were giving about the pillow tops, I walked out of 1 shop, and told them to stop listening to the manufactures and do your own research! Out of umpteen bedding shops in Nowra, only 2 sold mattresses that were NOT pillow tops. I stood my ground with the sales staff and stuck to what I know is right. After all, I did used to sell furniture. You stand your ground to with the sales staff…..YOU tell them what you want, not what they want! I agree Jo, quality is the issue here, but that goes with anything. Good quality leather will last a life time. You also need to look after the leather, so when you buy one, make sure get the leather cleaners also. By the way, I don’t like leather, I’m a fabric girl myself, I seem to stick to leather…………….. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 7Dec 05, 2010 8:48 am Michelle By the way, I don’t like leather, I’m a fabric girl myself, I seem to stick to leather…………….. Me too! Our current leather lounge is the only leather one I can say I really, really love. I've always preferred fabric up until now. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 8Dec 05, 2010 10:45 am Michelle qonyx some sales people in sydney can be very arrogant and think that they know it all.. especially in the eastern / cbd areas It pays to do your homework before you hit the shops. Unfortunately didn't get the chance to do it beforehand as I was set on a leather lounge but the fantastic thing is that I have you guys on this forum to help lend a guiding hand here so thanks. I'm always a little wary of sales people by default as you stated they are looking for what they want and not what you need .... and this reinforces it.... Project History Deposit - 20/4/2010 Land Settled - 20/8/2010 Council - 30/9/2010 Slab - 17/11/2010 Bricks - 28/01/2011 Roof - 5/02/2011 Gyprock - 4/03/2011 Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 9Dec 05, 2010 10:48 am Lex So, I'm seriously thinking fabric (any type and style) and then the mandatory custom slip cover (or even two ). I love to wash (almost) everything, especially high usage items like seaters. IMO there is no better way to really clean them. Another great idea to help allay my concerns around liquid damage. I think I am now bought on the idea that this is a good way to get some long distance running from a fabric lounge... Project History Deposit - 20/4/2010 Land Settled - 20/8/2010 Council - 30/9/2010 Slab - 17/11/2010 Bricks - 28/01/2011 Roof - 5/02/2011 Gyprock - 4/03/2011 Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 10Dec 07, 2010 9:58 pm We have had leather for 3yrs and we love them. Within a week of having them I had 2 kids vomit on them- I don't care how good the fabric is these days I know which is easier to clean vomit off! With two young kids mine have two minor marks- one where my youngest bit the couch and the other is a scratch (not sure how that got there). Neither are very noticable. Everything else just wipes off. The only downside is that they can be cold to sit on. Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 11Dec 08, 2010 9:50 pm thanks guys... we have narrowed our choices to 2 options.. attached below... as we loved the large seating area they will be both be in a 1 x 2.5 Seater and 2 x 3 seater configuration Chinese imported - $2300 in fabric - Singways Furniture Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Aussie Made - $3300 in fabric - Nick Scali Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ What are your opinions???? Project History Deposit - 20/4/2010 Land Settled - 20/8/2010 Council - 30/9/2010 Slab - 17/11/2010 Bricks - 28/01/2011 Roof - 5/02/2011 Gyprock - 4/03/2011 Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 12Dec 08, 2010 9:54 pm My vote goes to the blue one Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 13Dec 08, 2010 10:04 pm The blue one is nice, just make sure the configuration is correct for your room and the access around it, will it block any walkways with the "chaise" bit ? etc. I had to think of this and almost stuffed it up. By the way, our leather lounge has copped so much in the lat 12 years, it's amazing. It is looking a bit tired and jaded (but so am I ) and I would like to replace it (the lounge that is ). It has coped with pens, markers, 2 babies, spills, dog, glue everything and is not stained at all. A fabric lounge would never have survived that, unless of course the covers were washable. In saying that my new sofa is fabric and I will replace the leather lounge with another leather lounge in the future. My DD's still like to lie on the leather lounge (even though there is no TV in there) because it is cool on their skin, they find the fabric hot. Me? I like them both for different reasons. Good luck. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 14Dec 10, 2010 10:33 pm themax - we already have an 18month old 'WHITE' leather lounge, chaise... and let me tell you that will never go this colour again.... from the blue dye on jeans to the cat scratch marks - all of this stuff is so hard to mask once its on the lounge... but i think it has certainly held much better than a white fabric lounge would have..... so perhaps as we will have this for the sitting/lounge room... for the more heavy use area i think will stay with fabric but cover this up with a throw or something to casually protect this at other times. and yes thanks for the heads up to make sure that he config is what we are looking for - i think it is certainly an important factor. we have a sliding door on one side of the room that we would like to put perhaps a daybed or single chair so we don't close access to this door Project History Deposit - 20/4/2010 Land Settled - 20/8/2010 Council - 30/9/2010 Slab - 17/11/2010 Bricks - 28/01/2011 Roof - 5/02/2011 Gyprock - 4/03/2011 Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 15Dec 13, 2010 6:37 am I have to say I prefer the blue one also. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 17Dec 28, 2010 11:53 am guys ok.. decision has been made.. it looks like we are going to end up with something different to those two options. lucky we waited as there seem to be heaps of deals on at the moment at the furniture stores. anyway we will end up with this lounge in light brown leather.... 1 x exactly as pictured AND 1 x 3 seater... this should fill the room out a little. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Project History Deposit - 20/4/2010 Land Settled - 20/8/2010 Council - 30/9/2010 Slab - 17/11/2010 Bricks - 28/01/2011 Roof - 5/02/2011 Gyprock - 4/03/2011 Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 18Dec 29, 2010 6:35 am Very Nice! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 19Dec 29, 2010 6:13 pm That lounge is stunning - can I please ask where you got that from. We are in market for new lounge now which will go into new house when finished. We are going leather as had the sales pitch about the frabric and didn't last 2 years. 3 year old, pen, reflux, learning to eat etc etc. And you can't wash the whole lounge... Re: Are the new fabric lounges as durable as leather? 20Jan 01, 2011 9:22 pm LilyGirl That lounge is stunning - can I please ask where you got that from. We are in market for new lounge now which will go into new house when finished. We are going leather as had the sales pitch about the frabric and didn't last 2 years. 3 year old, pen, reflux, learning to eat etc etc. And you can't wash the whole lounge... Hiya LilyGirl, Totally agree with your comments about durability. We are getting lounge from Nick Scali here in NSW. http://www.nickscali.com.au/ Most places have some post-xmas sales so def good time to be shopping around for a lounge. Project History Deposit - 20/4/2010 Land Settled - 20/8/2010 Council - 30/9/2010 Slab - 17/11/2010 Bricks - 28/01/2011 Roof - 5/02/2011 Gyprock - 4/03/2011 Hi All, We are building in Maitland and considering between Vision Homes or New Edge Homes (part of Masterton). Anyone has experience with them especially in Maitland -… 0 3182 A person needs to be licensed to offer financial advice. Surely the accountant you use would have been chosen for his/her expertise in this field. Have you asked your… 1 3099 |