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Real Versus Faux Leather Beds Revisited

A few years ago, we published a blog about real versus faux leather beds which saw a lot of response, so we thought we’d revisit this topic and see if anything has changed and if we can add any more to the debate in 2018.

Before we get into how leather and faux leather beds differ, we’ll start with common features across the range. Whether you are looking for strong rich colours, such as browns or black, or a creamier white or beige. A leather bed is a stylish focal point and great for injecting colour into your bedroom. They fit seamlessly with modern or minimalist decor. Some have built in ottoman storage, perfect for when space is limited, or a television for when you want to snuggle up watching your favourite films or TV shows.

A Complete Guide to Real and Faux Leather Beds

Both genuine leather and faux leather beds have their own merits. Below is a guide to both types:

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Being man made, faux leather has more subcategories than real leather

Colour & Style❌

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Faux leather can be dyed to any colour

 Appearance

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Both look great, but the touch and smell of real leather just edges it over faux

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Fading

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Whilst faux leather can be treated in order to fight against fading the points go to real for its all-natural defence

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Staining

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Real leather has pores which soaks up spillages. Faux leather has undergone protective treatments to layer against staining

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Gloss

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Real leather has the natural shine that faux can’t match without the use of treatment

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Durability❌

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Faux leather also doesn’t crack or fade like real leather

Real Versus Faux Leather Beds: The Conclusion

With any debate it all comes down to personal preference, luckily the UK Bed Store has a huge choice of both real and faux leather beds. Browse our website to find the right bed for your home. Or visit our showroom in Stoke on Trent and see first-hand our amazing bedroom furnishings.

For further information, please get in touch with one of our team today. We’ve an abundance of experience and expertise to help you find a fantastic bed. You could also benefit from our price match guarantee .

Leather Beds – Real vs. Faux:

The issues surrounding the use of real leather products are genuine and diverse, too much so for one blog post to capture. In the interest of humanity, we only stock faux leather beds in our collection. To broach the issue is tricky, but when it comes to aesthetic issues, there are clear positives and negatives.

Real vs. Faux – The Differences for Leather Beds:

Leather Beds in Staffordshire from UK Bed Store

Firstly, let’s consider the merits of using real leather. It possess an unmistakable smell and touch that’s evocative of its luxurious appearance. Not only that, but it wears with age, often giving it a more distinguished and mature look as time passes. These traits simply can’t be replicated. However, leather is also high maintenance. To keep it looking its best, it require regular waxing. It also tends to stretch with use, not a positive trait when used for a leather bed.

On the other hand, there is faux leather. Faux leather is very low cost and is produced to order. It’s shape and colour aren’t defined by the hide of the right beast. It involves less overall waste, both in terms of material and in terms of wildlife. Faux leather is much lower maintenance. If anything is spilled on the body of a leather bed, it can easily be wiped clean – and waterproof options are available. Faux leather also doesn’t crack or fade like real leather – associated positives and negatives as they are, depending on whether you want to keep the look or let it mature. Faux leather does come in a wide range of finishes and colours and, as such, can emulate the look of a mature leather bed right from day one.

The choice of which materials to use is always up the designers, and of course up to you the customer as to which products you want to support. Let us know which type of leather you prefer in the comments bellow!

At UK Bed Store we stock a wide range of leather beds in our Staffordshire store. You can click to view our full range of leather beds. Or, for a personal enquiry, contact us! We’re open from 9am to 5:30pm and are available via e-mail, telephone, post, or in person – get in touch!