Creating Bold Interior Design with Leather

Integrating leather into your interior design plans is a bold way to mix materials and textures with a natural element. Leather is increasingly being incorporated into homes and offices, with the global leather furniture market anticipating an annual growth rate of 4.4%. Leather is luxury, and consumer demands in interior design continue to skew toward home decor with quality, lasting furniture. Consider the benefits of investing in quality pieces, such as a fine leather ottoman or an accent pillow with leather elements.

The Practicalities of Using Leather in Interior Design

Pleasing aesthetics and natural strength are not the only benefits of designing with leather. Quality leather furniture offers many advantages:

• Durability. Leather develops character as it ages, becoming more supple without losing its durability. When treated properly, it can last a lifetime.
• Requires minimal maintenance. Leather furniture is easier to maintain than most materials. For example, if you place a leather ottoman in a busy family room, you can wipe up spills and dust with a clean cloth.
• Versatility. As a flexible material, you can use leather in nearly any installation or style, even unconventional areas, such as countertops, floor tiles, and wall coverings.

If you want a timeless material for your furnishings, leather combines historical techniques with traditional aesthetics that never truly go out of style. Brands that offer quality leather pieces value the customer experience.

Tips for Decorating with Leather Furniture

There is comfort in decorating with a naturally renewable, raw material, but with leather, you only need a minimal amount to make a bold statement. Mix it with other textures in the room. For example, pair a leather armchair with a wool rug and a softer fabric on your sofa to create balance. For a more subtle approach to using leather, embellish with accents. Dress up a wooden desk with leather hardware or a tufted headboard with leather buttons. Tanned leather goes well with almost any color.

For bolder uses in unconventional places, leather will catch your eye in an area rug or wall covering. Look for less traditional colors and finishes. A neutral leather ottoman will fit any room, but you can find furnishings in every color. Moroccan poufs come in bold designs with hot pinks, bright yellows, and deeper cool colors like purple and blue. Distressed leather works well in a rustic setting and leather’s shimmering finish blends with modern design.

Subtle Ways to Incorporate Leather into Your Decor

Leather drawer pulls, drink coasters, and photo frames are simple ways to integrate leather into your design with or without a more extensive statement piece like a sofa or chair. Leather straps can function in many ways. Use them to hang mail above your desk or to create wall planters for any room. Take advantage of their strength and use them to hold up a heavy wall shelf.

Whether you prefer a timeless look or something sleek and modern, leather is versatile enough to speak to your style. For quality furniture to refine your decor, check out the collection at Poly and Bark.

Sources:

https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-leather-furniture-market

https://blackstockleather.com/5-practical-reasons-to-use-leather-for-interior-design/

https://www.ballarddesigns.com/howtodecorate/2013/08/decorating-with-leather-furniture/