A white leather sofa upholstered in the finest, high-quality natural material can be a huge statement piece that transform the look of your living room. White leather sofas are perfect if you want to make a style statement in your home, and all white rooms are increasingly popular in interior design. White sofas boast clean lines, brilliant tones and a sleek look that can be stunning in a contemporary room setting. Of course white sofas will also need proper care and maintenance to keep looking fresh, but this doesn’t have to be difficult.
Not sure if a white leather sofa is right for you? Read on for some of the key points to consideration before buying. Remember to also check out the homefitter ‘Sofa Searcher’ database to help you find your perfect white leather sofa in the UK in minutes!
Why we love leather sofas
Leather is much easier to keep clean than other fabrics and materials, so if you have young children or pets, it can be a good choice to help you keep your room furniture looking great. In addition natural leather is ideal if you or anyone in your family suffers from allergies as it resists allergens. It’s also resistant to stains and spills, making it easy to clean and a good option if your sofa sometimes doubles up as a dining room.
Full grain leather is a popular choice for a high quality leather sofa because it looks elegant and it is one of the strongest upholstery fabrics. However, it’s also the most expensive option. Top grain leather sofas and suede sofas are less expensive than full grain leather sofas, but it’s not as tough. If you want to learn more about different types of leather check out A Guide to Find the Best Leather Sofas!
White leather is a perfect sofa colour
When it comes to leather sofas, white is a popular choice and lots of different styles are available. A white sofa can brighten up your living room and make a small space seem larger. White is also a very neutral, versatile hue that may be combined with a variety of other colours in your living room. Designers like Stephen Kent Johnson and Max Kim Bee and photographers like Douglas Friedman and Simon Upton have also helped to increase the popularity of white rooms, white room furniture and a white palette in interior design.
If you are considering a white leather sofa for your home, it’s important to understand that there are different types of white. You can find shades of ivory, cream and snow among others. The good news is that all these tones go well with each other so you can create a beautiful living room no matter what type of white sofa you choose. White tones are typically soft and contribute to a modern interior design style.
If you’re designing a white room, consider pairing a white sofa with white walls, white chairs and white floors in different accents. All white interior design may be too cold for a bedroom, so pair a white sofa with more colourful bedroom furniture. Check out our article How to Choose the Perfect Sofa Colour for Your Home to find the perfect colour for your living space!
Although it does have some drawbacks
As you’d expect, white sofas are susceptible to dirt and require more cleaning than other fabrics. Read on for expert tips on how to care for a white leather sofa.
If you’re considering a new designer sofa and are planning to spend a lot on it, make sure you’ll be able to keep it clean and put the required time into maintenance. If that’s doesn’t appeal to you, brown furniture may be a better option for your house!
Making a statement in your living room
Do I need to have white walls to match a white sofa?
Not at all! White is a very versatile tone that can be paired with almost any other colour. In fact colourful walls makes the perfect backdrop for white room furniture. This means that you can use any shade for your walls, furniture, floors and accessories.
If you’re opting for a neutral palette with a lot of white, beige and grey, consider how you can mix and match different textures and materials in your white walls and room furniture to create a unique interior design look in your white room.
How should I decorate my living room if I have a white sofa?
Although popular in interior design, most people don’t want a fully white room in their home. One of the best ways to add some interest to a living space with a white sofa is by using colourful accessories. This can be anything from art prints on the wall, to rugs on the floor, or if you have a green thumb fresh flowers on your coffee table. Another option is to use wood furniture and accents, which will help to warm up the space.
If you want to add a pop of colour to your white space, consider using a bright footrest or armchair. Continuing on the theme of natural materials, you could consider a cowhide rug under your coffee table for cosy room feel.
No matter what your style, there are ways to make white sofas and armchairs work for you. With a little bit of creativity, you can create a white space in your house that is both stylish and inviting.
There’s no need to restrict white leather to your living room either. If your bedroom has enough space, you could incorporate white accents in bedroom chairs or other bedroom furniture for a modern style. White is also a popular accent for room furniture in a breakfast room given it’s breezy and calm room feel. Another option is to have white leather chairs in your dining room, just look for an design that complements your dining table.
How to care for white leather sofas
Like other natural materials, leather requires special care and maintenance in order to keep it looking its best – especially if your sofa is white! Here are four tips on how to care for white leather fabric. The same advice will apply regardless of whether you’re caring for leather back cushions, seat cushions, sofa cushions, throw pillows, chairs, furniture upholstery or other furniture made of leather.
Basics of leather sofa protection and cleaning
There are some fundamentals of leather sofa cleaning that we simply can’t get around. We’ve summarised the five most important pieces of advice:
- Apply a protective coating to the outer layer to save your leather sofa or chair from stains, dirt and dust. A sofa covered partly by a throw will also endure longer.
- Avoid exposing your sofa fabric to direct natural light or heat, as this can cause the leather to fade and become brittle.
- Never use harsh chemicals or cleaning products on your leather sofa, as this can damage the surface and cause it to crack or peel.
- To clean your leather sofa, use a soft, damp cloth and a small amount of mild soap. Gently rub the cloth in a circular motion to clean the surface of the leather.
- After you clean your sofa, allow it to air dry completely before using it again.
Clean grease and oil stains
The foods we eat are full of oil and grease and can easily stain our sofas, especially if the sofa is in our dining room or we like to party! Here’s how to get rid of grease and oil stains when they just won’t budge:
- Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda over the stain.
- Allow the baking soda to sit for a few hours or until the oil has been absorbed.
- Remove any remaining baking soda with a vacuum cleaner.
- If the stain is still visible, dampen a cloth with hydrogen peroxide and dab at the stain until it’s gone. Allow the area to dry completely before using it again.
Repair damages from scratches
Our furry friends brings us a lot of joy, but sometimes innocent play results in unfortunate accidents for our furniture. It can be notoriously difficult to repair damages from scratches on leather sofas, but here are our expert tips:
- The perfect way to clean scratches is with a mild cleaning solution (any of the ones mentioned in the steps above will do).
- Apply a light oil, such as baby oil, to a cotton ball and rub over the scratch. Make circular motions over it when wiping it away.
- Once it has dried, wipe any excess oil off
Where to buy a white leather sofa in the UK?
Once you’ve decided that a white leather sofa is right style for you, it’s time to shop for your options! It can be difficult to quickly see all the different sofas and armchairs available without spending hours surfing the internet. Fortunately, homefitter has already done the legwork of gathering and standardising information on +2,000 sofas from every major UK sofa brand in one place. See the full selection of sofas in the homefitter ‘Sofa Searcher’ database.
Alternatively if you’re looking for high-end designer furniture, consider a bespoke designer such as tailormadesofas.co.uk. Whatever your interior design style, there’s a white sofa for you!
Conclusion
Buying sofas and armchairs can be a difficult process. Using homefitter you quickly search thousands of sofas and armchairs to find the perfect new sofa for your living room, bedroom or spare room. find your dream white leather sofa or armchair easily and learn how to care for it.
Do you have a white room in your house? We’d love to hear about your interior design favourites!