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When decorating your home the upholstery you choose will capture the décor you are trying to achieve. It is important that fabrics that are not only beautiful, but also durable. The furniture in your home is an investment that you will want to last until you are ready for a new style or perhaps pass on to your children when they leave home. Therefore, choosing quality furniture with Ashley upholstery is the first step to years of enjoyment.
Selecting upholstery can seem like a daunting task, but with a quick lesson you will be a pro. First things first, determine what is important to you. Comfort and durability of upholstery are usually high on the list. Style is also at the top, because let’s face it, if it doesn’t look great, what’s the point in buying it, no matter how comfortable it is. Comfort is often a matter of personal choice. What is feels great to you, may feel stiff as a board or itchy to someone else, there for go with the consensus of your family.
Leather of course, is the most comfortable and resilient upholstery available. The price can reflect the luxury of owning it, but the durability aspects that leather presents can outweigh the cost. Ashley has created furniture using attractive Durahide, which offers the look and feel of leather without the exorbitant price. Durahide is available in a rich onyx or brown tones for a natural leather appearance.
If the leather look is not for you, then chose Ashley’s Durapella, which is a revolutionary fabric, designed for comfort and resilience. It is available in a multitude of colors and furniture styles. In fact, all of the Ashley upholstery items are pre-approved for wear-ability and durability, meeting the American Furniture Makers Association’s standards. The color palette available for upholstery is incredible, meeting the current design trends. Spanning from navy, cocoa and sea foam to red, butterscotch and steel, you will have no trouble locating a tone to fit into your décor.
All Ashley upholstery can be found in a variety of styles. Theater seating, motion sofas, sectionals, and sleeper sofas are available in a plethora of colors and designs. Before selecting the Ashley upholstery and furniture style for your room, consider the use of the space and the style you wish to achieve. The design of these pieces will affect your overall look just as much as the color will. In addition, the desired size of your sofa or sectional is a vital part of your decision. Use caution when selecting oversize pieces, which could crowd a smaller room and give it a cramped appearance. Conversely, overstuffed upholstery on large furniture can create a cozy feel in a massive room. Ashley offers several oversized sofas and sectionals to choose from, so rest assured there is a style to fit into your needs.
If you want to create a contemporary living room, and you are not afraid of color, try painting your living room or den a natural tone with natural toned furniture, then for a real splash of color implement the Ashley “Oasis Poppy” sofa or Ashley “Infinity Red” sofa with brilliant red upholstery for a very modern effect. Perhaps you aren’t ready for that much color, the Ashley “Durapella – Cord” with butternut upholstery provides a contemporary flair by utilizing the same neutral paint palette.
If you prefer a more traditional approach try upholstery in neutral tones, such as used in Ashley “Durapella – Cocoa” with a rustic traditional design. The oversized cushions and rolled arms make for an inviting place to sit back and relax. For a more elegant look the deep tones and ornately carved design of the Ashley “Millestead – Garnet” creates a very formal luxuriant appearance.
Regardless of your style or color palette the multitude of fabrics available from Ashley will ensure your décor will be enhanced by the addition of a new chair or sofa.
