The Right Leather Grade For You

Choosing a high quality grade of leather when purchasing a new sofa is extremely important!  At EWF Modern, we believe in providing only the best leather options for our clients. Below is some information about the leather grades we provide on all the sofas in our showroom to help you choose what is right for you.

Full-grain: This type of leather is minimally treated and is the most natural in look and texture.  It showcases the depth of character in each particular hide.

Top-grain: This leather is lightly sanded or buffed to smooth out imperfections in each hide for a more consistent look in grain over an entire piece of furniture.

Aniline dyed:  This is the lightest treatment available for leather and uses no pigment in the process.  It simply enhances the color of the natural hide and is typically used on full-grain leather.

Semi-aniline dyed:  This level of treatment still lets some of the natural characteristics shine through but uses a light pigment to even out coloring.  A thin topcoat is also applied to decrease fading and help with soil-resistance.

In our Pearl District showroom, all the leather grade options for our sofas fall within the high-quality categories mentioned above.  It's up to you to decide which works best for you home and lifestyle.

3 Ways to Update Your Bedroom

Having a cozy bedroom is incredibly important. After all, this is where you spend one third of your life! Here are a few ways that you can update your space and make it feel like the most relaxing place to rest your head. Wood Element

Having wood in your bedroom will definitely warm up the space. The salvaged wood on this bench also grounds the room by introducing an earthy vibe. In addition, it offers extra seating!

Mood Lighting

Lighting is important in every room, but especially the bedroom! Whether you prefer bedside lamps, floor lighting, or the combination of both, being able to adjust the brightness is key. All lamps in this bedroom photo allow the amount of light to be adjusted to your preference.

Artwork

The pieces of artwork you choose for your bedroom definitely set the mood. Try abstract pieces and soft colors for a calming effect on the senses when you enter the space.

Stop by our Pearl District showroom and we will show you many more ways to update your bedroom. See you soon!

How to Make Small Rooms Appear Larger

Sometimes your living space can feel a little cramped.  Here are a few helpful tips for maximizing the space you have and creating the illusion of a larger area. Choose Light or Bright Paint Colors

Dark paint colors absorb light which can make a space feel smaller.  Choosing a light or bright palette for your walls will be more reflective for both natural and artificial light, thus creating a more airy and open feel.  Creams, light grays, blues and yellows will work best.

Clean Up the Clutter

Nothing will make a small room feel even tighter than a bunch of extra accessories!  Keep the room tidy by choosing only a few accent pieces, and instead of hanging multiple pieces on the wall, choose one large painting or picture.

Multipurpose Furniture

Choose pieces of furniture that serve more than one purpose.  Sofas that fold out to beds are a great way to utilize a space by day but also have it function at night.

We look forward to seeing you in our Pearl District showroom so we can give you more tips on how to make your living space seem larger!