Yellow Leather Sofas

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Yellow leather sofas offer a sophisticated piece of furniture in a space that’s elevated and effortlessly cool. If you’re looking to bring in a punch of color and intrigue into your living room then a yellow leather couch is an unexpected and contemporary way to do so. Our design experts have compiled a list of elegant and unique yellow leather couches that are currently available.

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Yellow Leather Sofas

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Conventional wisdom says that lighter colored leather sofas are a strict no-no in a busy household, especially if you have kids. But if you are careful about selecting good quality leather and diligent with cleaning off liquids that can stain it, then the color doesn’t really matter.

In fact, brighter colors like yellow are used frequently by designers to spruce up insipid looking décor. If anything, the brightness of yellow makes the room appear fresh, lively and cheerful. And there are tons of ways to accessorize it and match it with the rest of the decor.

If you are considering getting a yellow leather sofa for your home, then here are a few tips to help you with your shopping decision.

What shade of yellow should you choose?

Think yellow leather sofas and the first picture that pops up in one’s mind is that of bright, neon yellow furniture. But yellow doesn’t always have to be bright and overpowering. There are subtler shades of yellow, like mustard yellow or Khaki which can blend well with neutral colors and light colored wood.

Having said that, if you have a contemporary styled home, go for the brightest shade of yellow leather that you can get your hands on. Match it with neon pink cushions or a distressed blue side table.

How to match accent chairs with a yellow leather sofa?

When you have a yellow leather sofa, it automatically becomes one of the most prominent furniture pieces that will most likely determine how and where you position the rest of the pieces. This gives you a great opportunity to tailor the décor around the sofa.

Green for example, matches well with yellow. The green chairs can have yellow cushions to create a set that ties together.
Gray complements yellow perfectly. Match it with a contemporary styled gray coffee table.
You can also use contrasting colored elements, for example, a blue carpet to create a décor that pops out.
Yellow also looks stunning in neutral dominated décor.

What types of leather are used in making leather sofas?

There are three types of leather that are mainly used for sofa upholstery.

Pigmented leather is the most durable and comfortable option. It has a very uniform, smooth surface and is coated using a polymer that makes it impervious to staining, soiling, and liquids. It can be plain, printed or embossed to match your décor. However, a commonly heard grumble with pigmented leather is that it conceals the natural characteristics of the hide.
Aniline leather, on the other hand, retains all the natural characteristics of the hide. It is rarely coated with pigments or polymers and can be dyed to match any color. However, it is prone to staining as it easily absorbs liquids. Also, it will fade if exposed to direct sunlight. In other words, it takes special attention to maintain it in good form.
Semi-Aniline leather offers a middle-ground between the two. It has a light pigment coating which offers some amount of protection against spillage. At the same time, it retains some of the characteristics of the animal hide.

Your choice should be based on your lifestyle and the amount of time you are willing to spend for maintenance.

You will also have to choose between full grain, top grain, corrected grain, split grain and faux leather. Faux leather is a low maintenance option that’s easier on the pockets as well.

What leather sofa designs can you choose from?

Once you have considered the most important factors, it’s time to narrow down on a design. From simple Lawson sofas to Tuxedos with clean lines to the curved chesterfield sofas with plush tufted backrests, there are tons of designs to choose from.

Select one based on the existing décor. Chesterfields and Camelbacks have an ornate flair about them that makes them better suited for classic and vintage décor themes. In a contemporary or modern house, go for a Tuxedo or an English Roll arm sofa.