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Golden, CO (PRWEB) March 26, 2012

SofasandSectionals.com, one of the leading e-commerce destinations for high quality living room furniture such as recliners, loveseats and sectional sofas, is excited to announce a great new way for customers to find their ideal living room furniture. For the first time, select Jaymar sofa groups and sectionals will include product videos that clearly demonstrate their finest features. This gives their customers extra information about products that they wish to buy and can even help them make the best choice for new furniture.

According to MediaPost, a leading content and publishing solution for online businesses, reports that e-commerce websites that include product videos see an 800% increase in views of those products. This is because customers can get information from a video that they cant from a still image or text. For example, if a customer is looking at reclining loveseats, those with videos will show the actual recline mechanism in action. This may be an important feature to customers, especially if they are interested in features like power recline, hidden storage spaces or Wall Hugger design (a feature where seats can fully recline even when placed within inches of a wall).

We have seen a huge increase in the demand for product videos on SofasAndSectionals.com, and we are more than happy to oblige, said Bill Lorden, Director of Sales for SofasAndSectionals.com. Lorden went on to say, Our customers love the product videos, and many of them report that the videos helped sway their buying decisions.

Every video is 30 to 60 seconds long and features a model who demonstrates the products special features. She also talks about intangible qualities of each product such as comfort systems, design and warranty information. Anyone who visits SofasAndSectionals.com can access these videos. They just need to look for the little Camera icon inside product listings in the category view, or press the Product Video button once inside the actual product page. Videos are also available on Sofas And Sectional’s Youtube Channel.

Jaymar offers high quality craftsmanship and materials with cool modern design and innovative comfort technology in their products. Many of their sofa and sectional groups have a space saving design for apartments or lofts. All Jaymar leather sofas, loveseats and sectionals are made with 100% Top Grain Leather. Only the most popular Jaymar products carry videos, including the Brasilia, Cavalia and Studio sofa groups. The very popular 32100 reclining sectional sofa also has a product video.

About SofasandSectionals.com SofasandSectionals.com is part of InteriorMark, LLC, who is one of the top internet retailers of quality furniture like upholstered seating solutions, home theater products, tv stands and entertainment armoires, beds with matching casegoods and office collections. InteriorMark, LLC specializes in providing furniture by many leading manufacturers for home, office or recreational use. InteriorMark, LLC is a member of the National Home Furnishing Association, and a long-standing member of the Better Business Bureau.

Golden, CO (PRWEB) April 01, 2012

Online furniture store SofasandSectionals.com today announces the launch of their exciting new product videos. The videos, available for select Lane Furniture sectionals and group sofas in their catalog can also be found on the Sofas and Sectionals YouTube channel.

Its also easy for visitors to SofasAndSectionals.com to view the videos simply look for the camera icon on select product thumbnails in category pages. Videos can also be launched from the product pages by clicking the Product Video button.

Viewers can see examples of the videos on the following links: http://www.youtube.com/user/SofasandSectionals?feature=mhee and http://www.sofasandsectionals.com/sofas/lane-reclining-sofas.

Because our store is completely online, we have no way to physically show products to our customers. These product videos allow us to showcase important features that cannot be seen in text or still images,” said Chad Menard, Web Content Manager for Sofas And Sectionals.

The company is also known around the world for its wide selection of leather sectionals, leather reclining sofas and reclining loveseats.

We know how exciting every single one of our products is, so we are simply delighted that we now have a stunning new visual way to display the features and benefits to our customers, Menard adds.

The company also hopes to add many more videos in the near future, with an ultimate goal of having each of their items displayed in full-motion video.

In the meantime, customers are urged to visit Sofas And Sectionals online at:http://www.sofasandsectionals.com.

About Sofas and Sectionals

SofasandSectionals.com is a division of Interior Mark, LLC, one of the leading online retailers of quality home furnishings. These include a variety of different products like sofa and sectional groups, leather home theater seating, luxury bedroom furniture and many high quality accessories such as entertainment centers, curio cabinets and a myriad of home accessories.

Interior Mark, LLC specializes in providing high quality furniture choices for home living spaces, bedrooms, offices and home theater spaces. Interior Mark, LLC is a member of the National Home Furnishing Association and is proud to be a member of the Better Business Bureau.

Contact Details

Vaughn Johnson

16163 West 45th Drive

Unit D Golden, CO 80403

888-602-7328 ext 120

http://www.sofasandsectionals.com

Most people have a preconceived notion that leather sofas are expensive. This is not always the scenario. You can find many reasonable leather sofas in the market these days. A common thing to remember is quit smoking near your sofa. The ash from a cigarette can fade the color of the leather and if burnt, it will be difficult to repair it. Secondly, liquids can mold to its structure and discolor the skin. So people should be careful while handling liquids around leather sofas.

Children and sometimes adults too carry out their work sitting in a sofa with sharp objects. Since these objects like scissors, needles or toy with sharp objects can pierce deep into the leather which will later worn into bigger hole. Even using sharp pen nib can cleave right through the leather sofa to damage it. It’s difficult to mend a hole in leather furniture which appears quite awkward.

Leather Sofa

Exposure to sunlight continuously will cause stain in terms if color. Heat sources like warmer or fireside can dry the leather and as a result crack may appear into the observation. It’s intellectual to check your sofas care guide before cleaning the leather spot or spills. A barely damp cloth should be used to dirt free small stains. Excessive use of water can again cause damage to the leather. It’s best to use leather cleaner easily available in the market adding a small amount to rag.

People use petroleum jelly on a rag and smoothly wipe it but excessive amount of use may damage the leather. A conditioner or oil can be used to clean a leather sofa few times a year. It is important to study the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer before applying any types of conditioner or oil. The products designed for it can be easily purchased by the nearest store. Reasonable leather sofas can be a great value for you money.

We have a set of leather sofas, which I love because of its durability and looks, and because of this, it is especially great with kids. But lets face it, even though they are very durable, with kids around the house, occasionally things are spilled, and for some reason, most of us lay people are nervous about how to clean our leather. I think the fear is cleaning up a spill, using the wrong product and leaving a dark stain on our sofa that we don’t know how to get rid out. We have all probably seen those ugly leather stains, they ruin the look of leather sofas, chairs and ottomans. Leather furniture is too expensive to ruin with an unsightly stain. But there are basic ways to clean your leather that does not need to be a mystery. Here are three basic tips to help you out when needed.

One, remember that leather is a natural material that is designed to initially repel liquids, this works to your advantage. Any spills should be blotted, not wiped – this just spreads the liquid. A dark spot will be left behind once the bulk of the liquid has been removed, but this it normal. It is liquid that was absorbed. Often times this will naturally evaporate, leaving no trace of the mishaps. Obviously, the longer it takes to clean up a mess, the more liquid that was absorbed, and the longer it will take to evaporate dry.

Two, if you have a more serious spot that doesn’t evaporate (more than water is often spilt), try cleaning it with a moisturizing, non-acidic soap (think mild, skin sensitive bar of body soap) or saddle soap. You do not want to lather up with a lot of water and soak your leather more. Instead, get a cloth wet, lather it a bit on the bar of soap and then rub it on the stain. DO NOT use circular motions, but back and forth OR side to side. Once you have worked over the stain pretty well, use a damp cloth to wipe down the area, rubbing in only one direction and then buff with a dry cloth. I have also seen recommendations to not wipe with a damp cloth, but just buff with the dry one, I just feel better going over it with the water only damp cloth, perhaps removing some of the excess soap. Regardless of how you do it, next you have to let the spot air dry. You may not know if the stain is gone from your leather sofas until after it dries, if it is not completely gone, then you may need to repeat the entire procedure.

Three, and this is very important, do not do the above cleaning process until you have tested it on an obscure area on the leather sofas first! You want to make sure that the soap you are using will not mar the leather surface, or make the stain worse.

Hopefully these tips will help you when you need to clean your leather sofas. With a little care and some basic rules, you can keep them looking like new for many years. After all, the life span of a leather sofa or chair should outlast fabric upholstery by four times. Though I find that the best way to preserve my furniture is to have a basic rule of no food or drink. No one thinks they are going to spill, but it happens to the best of us. And though I may ignore my own rule sometimes, as I tell my kids, it is better if I have a mishaps than if they do!

If you want to decorate your interior furniture is one of the most important items and sofas in turn the most important items. There are several types of sofas available in the market including cane, metal, wooden and steel sofas. But if you talk about the premium quality leather sofas are the best in all aspects.

They are comfortable, stylish, colorful and extremely durable. They have a huge variety of styles, colors and shapes. They are a bit costly as compared to ordinary furniture but the benefits it possesses overpower its cost. It has a very luxurious look and improves the home décor with its presence. Unlike other materials it lasts a very long time and so the investment today becomes tomorrow’s heirloom. The natural material brings extreme softness and smooth touch and is very flexible that allows it to take any shape perfectly. Being a natural skin it can stretch a lot and retain its original shape.

It also has a versatility of blending in any furnishing mode. Thus it looks good in all types of interiors whether it is an office or a house, coffee bar or a hotel lobby, study room or a studio. Unlike the synthetic materials the seat of a leather sofa rarely gets sticky. It is also fire, stain and crack resistant. Another benefit is that leather breathes and lets a free flow of air through it so it is cool in summers and warm in winters.

Red Leather Furniture

If you are a budget conscious person then you can go for a leather sofa with top grain leather in the front and split leather at the lower portion of the sofa. But compromising on quality in such furniture is not encouraged. It is not a purchase that will make you regret as it does not wear out quickly like other sofas. Its value does not depreciate but increases with time.

When you explore places to buy a leather sofa, you will probably find a range of prices and would wonder what causes such a deviation in the price. The hide quality is the deciding factor and ‘top grain’ leather is what makes these sofas more expensive.

White-Cream Leather Sofa

Generally, lower priced leather will have more scars and other marks compared to high quality sofa sets. In fact, all hides will have some of these markings. If you go for top grain, you would have a continuous covering rather than patches at several different places which you would not find attractive. That makes top grain sofas pricier than others.

The method of dying also matters a lot and sofa sets made of aniline leather are softer and they are completely dyed in aniline. These sofa sets are also expensive then semi aniline leather sofas because superior hides are difficult to find for them. However, handmade sets are naturally expensive than machine made sofas as they require a lot of time and hard work.

Leather that is used in these sofas is imported from various countries like Italy, Germany and Austria and various other countries. But a lot of leather is collected from domestic sources. Leather furniture has been manufactured in Italy since centuries and it is one of the best in the world. Aniline was found by the Italians and such quality leather furniture is not found anywhere else in the world.

Leather does not come in a large variety of colors. Certain colors gain more popularity. Besides, it is cost-effective to get a large number of sofa leathers dyed in the same color than having leathers of several colors. Therefore, the different color would be more expensive and you can ask your furniture manufacturer to dye the leather in any color you want but you will have to pay the price for it.

Spacify isn’t just another in the line of contemporary furniture stores. That would be an understatement. The range is beyond contemporary coffee tables, sofa beds, Sectional Sofas, sleeper sofas and contemporary sofas. It’s about flamboyance and elan. You’ll find here what you didn’t find elsewhere, in quality and design. Even if you looking for contemporary leather furniture with low stools or modern sofas.

Modern Leather Sofa : When it comes to sectional sofas — Love seat and couches can create a feeling of elegant harmony in your living room. Modern leather sofas, love seat and couch designs are unique in their shape, choice of material and style. Take a look at our collection of contemporary living room couch and let your sleeper sofas do all the talking.

The exquisite Greene daybed escapes the mundane of traditional seating. Supple leatherette, gentle tufting and strong lines are supported by sleek chrome metal legs. Seat depth is 35 in. Modern style, unique materials & a great value for money makes this a most desirable piece of furniture.

Cubed is an innovative, compact sofa bed design based on a unique transformation technique and with characteristic, sloping metal legs. Cubed in an extremely space saving design, because the length of the sofa bed is folded out into the room. As the sofa is very presentable from all angles, it can placed anywhere in the room. The sleeper sofa beds have a nice soft sitting comfort thanks to upholstery with no-sag springs and are very presentable from all angles.

Istanbul Sectional is a stylish sectional sofa with very comfortable cushions and frame on continuous tubular metal base which has cylindrical chromed steel legs tipped with plastic glides. The sectional sofa has solid pine wood frame. The loose removable cushions are zippered and filled with down and feather. The frame is upholstered with removable Velcro enclosed wool fabric or fixed leather slip cover. The sofa is perfect solution for both commercial and residential applications.

This beautiful Sectional Sofa adds a wonderful addition to your living area. York Sectional Sofa combines contemporary styling with exceptional seating comfort. Dalton Large Sectional Sofa. This beautiful Sectional Sofa adds a wonderful addition to your living area. Available in chocolate color.

If you are trying to pep up your living area with sofas, contemporary furniture designs, you have come to the right furniture store. Spacify offers sectional sofas, modern leather sofas and contemporary chairs from international designers.

Spacify: Resource for Sleeper Sofas, Sofa Beds and Contemporary Sectional Sofas for Modern & Contemporary style.

Leather is indeed a name for quality. There is no denying the fact that leather sofas as the world’s most infamous sofas. Leather sofas are also the world’s most sold sofas. Leather is a material that denotes status and luxury. Leather sofas are both reasonable and comfortable. Leather sofas can find a place in almost any spot. You can perfectly match a piece of leather furniture with any other furniture be it in your home or office.

Leather Sofa

Leather sofas are indeed hot and will never go out of style. You can find hot leather sofas in a variety of colors and makes. There are leather sofas that can only accommodate only one person and also those which can seat up to five people. There are so many places where you can purchase leather sofas. You can purchase hot leather sofas from stores nearest your location. Alternatively you can also make the purchase online. There are many online platforms where you can settle for a good bargain on leather sofas. Many a times you may also get a hefty discount on clearance or closing sales.

Leather sofas that are directly sold via the manufacturers’ website also tend to be comparatively cheaper than the ones you can find in stores in your vicinity. You may also be able to find good prices on leather sofas on sites like ebay.com and amazon.com. A purchasing decision should never be taken in hurry. You must thoroughly evaluate things like how much you are willing to pay for the couch, how much space you have to accommodate the piece of furniture and is the choice of furniture that you are willing to buy good for you and your home or office. If the answer to any of these is a “NO” it is best if you reconsider.

A few years ago we were in the market for a set of new sofas. My husband really wanted leather sofas, but I was dragging my feet. We live in a small town, but there were two really nice furniture stores where we went to take a look at sofas. Now, I am definitely interested in how a sofa looks, but I don’t care how good it looks if it is not comfortable! I want to enjoy sitting or laying on my sofa, not just have it for display. So, we went around and looked and sat on a lot of sofas, and everyone that I found that looked good and were comfortable were leather! So I had to change my way of thinking. I had always like leather for other things, I just wasn’t sure for my couches.

Since I was seriously considering leather sofas, I did a bit of online research, and discovered many reasons why leather is a great option for furniture.  Here are the top five reasons for buying leather sofas. (Remember though, that this is for quality, top grain leather, not the inferior split leather – make sure you ask before buying.)

1. Leather sofas are extremely durable. A good top grain leather will last four times longer fabric upholstery. It is impervious to accidental puncture by things such as pencils and pens, keys, screwdrivers and more. Because of its durability, most companies that manufacture quality leather furniture offer warranties against chipping, tearing, cracking and peeling. This makes leather a great option if you have children at home.
2. Very easy to clean. You can use a mild soap and water to clean up sticky messes or spills. If water is spilled, you can just wipe it off the surface and continue on with your day. This is unlike fabric upholstery, where you have to use towels to soak the moisture out of the fabric and then air dry it before you can use it again.
3. Being made of natural materials, leather sofas breathe. There is a myth that leather is hot and sticky in the summer, and hard and cold in the winter. This is not true. With its natural breathability, leather adjusts quickly to the environment and your body temperature. If you think this is not true because of a negative experience with a piece of leather furniture, then it was made of inferior leather that was over-processed. This basically means that the leather was sealed so that its natural breathability and ventilation is lost; therefore, it retained both heat and cold. This will not happen with quality leather.
4. Leather improves with age. It seems that within a few short years, fabric upholstery starts to look worn. But leather sofas develop their own personalities. They become more supple and soften over the years. Leather is actually enhanced by the natural oils in your skin. Sure, leather will eventually start to look worn, but not until you have gone through a few sets of fabric covered sofas!
5. Last but not least, I love the smell of leather!

So, those are the top five reasons why I love leather sofas. They just can’t be beat when it comes to quality, durability and looks, so make sure that you seriously consider leather the next time you are in market for new furniture.

Not like any other furniture type, leather specifically leather sofas give a luxurious appearance and experience that will definitely boost any rooms appearance. It is however suggested that you dedicate due contemplation to the never-ending selection of styles, colours and functions of each model, before you make your closing judgment when investing in one of these wonderful sofas. The following article will assist you select the ideal leather sofa to match not only your finances but in addition your good taste.

Not so long ago, picking a leather sofa was narrow, being either really high-priced or very tricky to come by, but with the continual technological updates, the manufacture of this furniture became easier, then came price cuts and improved ease of purchase. In the present day, we can select from reclining and sectional sofas, sleepers and heaps more, available in an endless selection of sizes.

Customers prefer adjustable furniture such as reclining sofas as this furniture is so much more handy, why be limited to a specific position? Reclining sofas are flexible in height and angle to make certain of total luxury. Of all the sofa types, reclining sofas are without doubt the number one pick among buyers and come in several styles and sizes, some with hefty, comfy arm rests while larger versions will have sufficient legroom to seat several people as well as provide additional arm rests. These can be made from only a couple of seats to as many seats as you want, you are thus not limited just to one.

For those that tussle for room, sectional sofas can be a good way out. This furniture can be split up they can then be placed in various locations round your living space and can be re-assembled into a single piece when required. Sectionals are wonderful for apartments and condominiums.

Sleepers are normally broad and designed to seat a minimum of two persons, varying from double to queen. Just like sectionals, sleepers are perfect for restricted spaces such as small apartments or homes with not many rooms available. Guests can spend a restful night on the sleeper and when the cock crows the bed can merely be rolled back into its primary form, to look like a ordinary piece of furniture.

When it comes to leather you obviously need to settle on the best colour to match the residual furniture in your home. It is therefore suggested that you go for a natural top grain leather due to the fact that it is the most long-lasting of all materials. Keep to mind that this furniture may be more high-priced but if you spend on best quality pieces, you need not have to fret about replacing them within a month or two.

Natural top grain leather can last a life time, before it begins to wane, restoration is uncomplicated as a low-cost solution will be presented at your local furniture stores. As you can understand leather furniture has come a long way and has been made to be handy. You will thus need to weigh up your living space to establish just which kind of sofa will be best for you.

Protective coating is an added very essential point. Aniline leather is drum dyed, which allows for total dye soaking to ensure a luxuriant, dark colour. No protective coating is added at all and is thought of as the softest, and most pricey leather type.

Protected Aniline leather is also drum dyed and a very minute amount of coating applied. Giving the leather only a minor defense against fading and marks when compared to normal aniline leather.

Pigmented leather comprises simply of colour applied to the leathers’ exterior. The leather is not dyed all the way through. Pigmented colour will not be as dark, the surface provided is nevertheless better against scratches, blotches and fading. These leathers are less costly and not as soft as dyed leathers.

While searching for leather sofas it’s definitely vital for the piece to suit your good taste and more importantly your way of life. If the sofa will be used in a hectic room such as a lounge which gets a lot of passage, go for a heavier finish and protection so that you can just wipe off any stains. Price should not control absolute as a major consideration since leather will stay fresh so long that there’s a lot of worth in it. To conclude, you need to confirm it’s pure leather and not a combo of vinyl and leather. Although this may look fine, they don’t automatically wear the same, with the end result that the leather will outlive the vinyl.