Our furniture says a lot about our homes. A giant comfy couch invites guests to sink in and relax, while a modern lounger may be more for looks than long-term comfort. Sure, the design and feel of a piece of furniture is important, but all too often, people overlook what the texture of a certain sofa, recliner or lounger says about their personal taste and the overall design of a room.
So the next time you head over to your nearby home furniture store in Houston, MO for a new piece of furniture—like products from the popular La-Z-Boy brand—take these simple tips into account.
Leathers
There is a lot that a piece of leather furniture can say about you. For example, a brown recliner designed to look “broken in” can complement a rustic space, like a family home or cabin, and be a welcoming central focus point for you and your guests. This kind of texture gives a down-to-earth feel to the space. That being said, it would likely look out of place in a swanky, modern apartment overlooking Central Park.
On the other hand, a well-polished black armchair gives a more formal feel and can complement a more modern space. As you will notice, color is an important component, but the texture is just as vital.
Heavy textures
Tweeds and heavy fabrics are durable and beautiful, but they don’t always fit the general style of some homes or rooms. Say, for example, that your home office is themed to look like a beach house near the ocean—or maybe you are lucky enough to live near an actual ocean. Either way, a heavy, cream-colored canvas love seat will set off the bright colors and airy feel of the room. While a finer weave fabric wouldn’t undo the entire design, the carefree look of heavy or dense fabric weaves goes hand in hand with a beach-going, low-key attitude.
Fine weaves
If you are looking for a sofa for your upscale townhouse’s living room, you will want to consider finely woven textures. Unlike many heavy weaves, fine weaves present a polished and adult persona. Much like a well-tailored suit, the carefully manufactured fabric represents a sense of elegance and taste that will resonate with your guests, whether they know it or not—assuming you select the right sofa design and color, of course.
Microfibers
Microfiber fabrics are the Swiss Army knives of the furniture world. In addition to being durable, they can also be quite inviting and beautiful. This type of material would look completely at home in a family’s well-used living room, or in an urban studio. Between it being an easy-to-care-for fabric and its soft and inviting look, you can be sure a microfiber piece will fit just about anywhere—that is, with the right shape and color selection to help it along.
At Crowleys Homeworks, you will find that we are your go-to home furniture store in Houston, MO for a wide selection of La-Z-Boy brand furniture. Come see us today to check out our options!