Leather’s incredible durability is one of its most attractive features. It is built to last and will withstand almost any wear and tear your family subjects it to. That said, if you want your leather furniture to continue to look as shiny as when it was first placed in your home, you will have to administer a cleaning every few months. Given its unique characteristics, it is vital that you do your research into how to safely clean leather.

Leather is porous. This means that saturating it with water or harsh cleaning products can ruin its appearance. Therefore, when it comes to spills or spots, use only mild products and a leather conditioner to keep the look and texture of your leather recliner chair or sofa set up to snuff.

Cleaning Your Reclining Leather Chair:

1. Lightly dampen a soft cloth with warm water and apply two or three drops of mild detergent or liquid hand soap.
2. Wipe the recliner gently with the cloth to remove any spills or dirt.
3. Rinse the cloth and wring it completely when it accumulates dirt or residue.
4. Lightly dampen a clean cloth with warm water and wring it out completely.
5. Wipe the leather recliner chair with the cloth to remove any extra soap or detergent.
6. Dry the leather with a clean cloth and allow to air dry completely.
7. Apply a light layer of leather conditioner to the recliner using small, circular motions. 

Companies regularly discontinue pieces of furniture sets after a period of time in order to make room for new designs. This can be frustrating for Ashley furniture set owners in need of a discontinued piece. Finding and securing the discontinued piece is not an easy process, but if you are willing to put a little work in, you may be able to complete your set. Here is how.

1. First, you will need to identify the name, grouping and item number of the piece you are looking for. If you still have the original invoice, all the information should be on there. Otherwise, you can check the underside of a furniture piece.
2. Contact the retailer, explain what you are looking for (offering the name and item number) and ask if there is any leftover stock in the warehouse that is available for purchasing.
3. If there are not any available pieces in a warehouse, ask for names of the stores in your area that may still have unsold pieces on their showroom floor and call these stores to inquire about the inventory of these items.
4. If you still get nowhere, try eBay or Craigslist. Type in the model number or name. This can be a tiresome process, but sometimes you will strike gold. If you find nothing, post an ad on Craigslist yourself. Describe what you are looking for and how much you are offering and see what happens.

 If all this fails, you might have to settle for a new line of Ashley sofa sets. 

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Your living room is the social backbone of your home. It’s where you invite your guests to take a load off, relax and enjoy. Thus, it follows that you’d want to do everything in your power to make the most of the space. One way to do so is by utilizing the principles of feng shui.

The Chinese have been decorating by these principles for hundreds of years. The basis of feng shui is the belief in the harms caused by blocking the direct path of energy into a room and trapping negative energies inside the space. When it comes to your sofa set, the Chinese principles of feng shui advise arranging your living room around your sofa to avoid energy blockage. This is not nearly as complicated as it might sound.

In a few easy steps, your living room can achieve the best energy circulation possible!

First, try to position your sofa and love seat in the corner furthest from the door and the window. Also be sure to place your sofa is in clear view from the doorway. Since the wall is a source of protection and stability, avoid having too much space between the wall and the sofa. Stay away from placing lights directly above your sofa. And finally, you can better direct the flow of energy by using screens or filters. Placing a screen near your window can direct the energy flow to wherever you need it most.

By keeping these considerations in mind, you are ensuring a living area free of negative energies. 

Leather sofa sets give class and comfort to a room. They immediately impress visitors while giving you an unbelievably comfortable sitting area. Their warm colors, shiny appearance and universal appeal all work to lend these sofa sets an air of elegance that you simply don’t get without leather. That said, their price tag is no drop in the bucket. And while it makes sense to shell out the money to purchase one, it does not make sense to buy a new sofa because of a small tear. Repair small rips or tears yourself by following the steps below.

1. Start by cleaning the area around the tear with a cloth soaked in rubbing alcohol.
2. Using a scalpel, cut away the uneven or worn edges of the tear. This makes it easier to repair the damage.
3. Place the canvas cloth from your leather repair kit into the tear with your tweezers, making sure it’s completely inside the tear and lying flat.
4. Apply a dab of glue from the repair kit to the area between the tear and the cloth. Using a toothpick, press down lightly to secure the cloth to the sofa. Let dry for several hours.
5. Add a thin layer of leather filler to the tear. Dry for 5 minutes after each layer and repeat until the tear is 75% filled.
6. Apply two coats of leather color to the tear with a sponge. Blend outward for the most natural look. Apply and blend until you get the desired color.
7. Let dry for up to ten minutes. Then sand the paint with 1200-grit sandpaper until smooth.
8. Finally, apply another layer of color. Let dry. Apply a sealant on top for top quality.

Follow these steps and you should be good to go – without spending another couple hundred dollars on a new sofa set. 

Leather sofa sets and leather reclining chairs are by far the most popular living room furniture out there, for a long list of reasons that include durability, visuals and easy cleaning. These sofa sets look great, add polish to a room and are super comfortable for lounging about or getting work done from the comfort of your couch. They are practically child and pet proof and make keeping a tidy home as easy as it can possibly be. That being said, there are some things to keep in mind when caring for your leather sofa set.

The first thing to note is that in order to clean your leather sofa set you should use a conditioner every 6-12 months and wipe up spills as they occur. Do not use normal cleaning supplies like soaps, detergents or solvents; as these might damage the leather. In a nutshell, this is all it takes to maintain your sofa set. It seriously couldn’t be easier! To go the extra mile, choose a protected leather for your furniture so that your kids and pets have no chance of leaving a lasting mark. Add a wipe down every week or so  and you are all set. Furniture made easy!

With what seems like the endless stream of options available to you, how does one choose the style of living room furniture that will work best for them and their family? Would a full sofa work best? What about a loveseat or reclining leather chair? Leather or cushion? Furniture shopping can quickly turn into a full time job. To make your search a little easier, here are some factors to consider when making your final decision.

How much time do you spend in your living room? The more time you'll be spending there, the more imperative adequate space and comfort are. 

Do you have kids? Young or old? Young kids lend themselves to spills, rough-housing and the like - hence, leather would probably best the best route to take here. A full sofa would work better than a loveseat for households with children; better for gathering the family on for snuggling purposes. 

Do you frequently have overnight guests (and no guestroom)? If so, a full sofa set might be a better idea than a loveseat since it provides more space for couch surfing friends or family. 

Recliner chairs rarely work as the only furniture for a room; but provide an excellent compliment to a sofa. Reclining chairs are perfect for working from home, relaxing after a hard day with a good book or paying bills. 

Take these guidelines into consideration while shopping, but in the end do what feels right in your guy and works with your budget. 

Many people want to strike a balance between having a comfortable,
elegant home and one friendly for pets. The fact of the matter is you
can protect your furniture without having to buy thousands of pet hair
rollers.

Leather sofa sets are a good choice for dogs and cats. Many animals
don’t like the feel of leather and will avoid leather furniture. Even
if they do climb on the furniture, their fur can easily be removed.
With cats, just make sure they have a scratching post or else that
recliner leather chair is going to look like a tantalizing option for
claw care!

Another option is to buy a sofa set and section off one part for the pet.
Place their bed there and let them know it is their space and that
they are not allowed elsewhere on the couch. Most animals will accept
these terms and the rest of your couch will be fur-free.

If you want your pets off the couch entirely, you can accomplish that
with some training. I would suggest placing a crate or bed for your
animal in the living room. That way when the family gathers they feel
like they have a place and are a part of things.