Sectional furniture is a unique way to break up space, to create focus or to encourage people to interact with each other. Whether they are upholstered in leather or fabric, or some combination thereof, they allow you, the room’s owner or interior decorator, to make arrangements that you could not even begin to manage with ordinary furniture – even if the chairs and couch are coordinated. By adding accessories, you increase your ability to dress your sectional up or down for formal or informal occasions.

Leather and fabric sectional sofas lend themselves to a variety of decorating styles. However, it does matter which of the two materials dominates.

• Leather and Fabric Sectionals. Leather and fabric sectionals come in a variety of styles and colors with the base part of the furniture upholstered in leather. This makes it easy to fit almost any décor from Victorian to modern, even though the Victorians didn’t have sectionals. Drapes, throws, and pillows can add to the variety of ways that you can arrange things in your living area. Dark or light leather adds a sophisticated touch, while print upholstery fabric adds color and interest. The fabrics can range from basic upholstery fabric to bright brocade or velvet.
• Fabric and Leather Sectionals. A fabric base upholstery with leather cushions and back might be a good choice for people who find fabric upholstery irritating to their skin or just prefer the look of leather. They are an excellent choice for formal venues such as legal offices, or a college president’s reception area, where the fabric and leather combination project friendliness while remaining professional.

Regardless of whether you are developing a casual atmosphere or a formal one, leather and fabric sectional sofas create flexibility that is otherwise not available with ordinary furnishings. You can place them facing each other, you can create groupings, you can break them up into individual chairs or sofas – just about any sort of combination to suit the occasion or the setting.

Some sectional arrangements include a day bed, a fold out bed or even just a long section that resembles a twin cot. These create options for allowing someone to rest during the day, or even for accommodating overnight guests. If you love recliners, you will be pleased to know that there are sectional arrangements in which nearly every piece will recline. Other couch designs might include one or two reclining sections. Other designs include wedge-shaped sections, ottomans, and similar add-ins that help create comfort for groups of people.