6 Fabric Selection Tips for Buying a Black Love Seat

A black love seat can be added to almost any room to enhance other furnishings or to be used as the main sofa in a small area.  The color black is versatile so it goes with almost any room decor. 

And love seats work perfectly for small spaces…such as apartments, small homes and offices.  So if you’ll soon be looking to buy a black love seat, here are six fabric tips to help you find a great quality product.

1.  Fabric Style

The style of the fabric should reflect your personal taste as well as the look you’re trying to achieve in a certain room.  Styles vary and may include repeating patterns (better for large rooms), warm and cool colors, and traditional fabrics.  The type of fabric and the way it is secured onto the frame can create a style within itself.  Some fabric choices that work great for black love seats include leather, cotton blend, microfiber and vinyl.

2.  Black Love Seat Fabric Colors

A black love seat can be various shades of black, from dark black to a a lighter grayish shade.  Some fabrics have a shiny or glossy look, such as leather and synthetic counterparts.  There are also black fabrics with pin stripes, floral patterns or other designs to offset the black color.  Choose colors that will blend with your room colors, other furniture, and any decorations in the room.

3.  Resistance to Fading and Stains

Fading can occur as a love seat ages or if it is near a window where direct sunlight shines during the day.  Black love seats in particular can fade to a lighter shade of black if you’re not careful.  Be sure to find out if the material used is fade resistant or sunlight resistant (if applicable). 

Also, some fabrics are made to repel liquids to avoid staining.  Love seats can be sprayed with Scotch Guard to help reduce staining, but it’s better to have a high quality fabric that is stain resistant as well. 

4.  Fabric Durability

A black love seat can last many years or begin to wear quickly.  It really depends on the fabric’s durability.  If the sofa will be used daily or if you have children, be sure to look for a durable fabric that can withstand the constant sitting, knee-punching, etc.  It should be made of tightly woven fabric with the actual pattern woven into the fabric instead of printed.

5.  Thread Count

The thread count in fabric is how many threads are used per square inch and how tightly the threads are woven to create a piece of fabric.  The higher the thread count, then the higher the quality.  You might be more familiar with this term when buying bed sheets, but it really applies to any fabric product or furnishing. 

6.  Tailor Strength

In most discount furniture stores, the word “tailoring” is never even mentioned.  But with finer black love seat sofas, tailoring should be a priority in your selection.  This means the fabrics are pulled over the frame tightly – no dimples, snags, etc.  The patterns should be perfectly matched, with proper alignment on both the front and back…even the pillows.

Use these six criteria for selecting a high quality black love seat fabric and enjoy many years of use! Just relax!