Skip these options if youre looking for simplicity.
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Falling in love with a particular furnishing is all too easy these days.
But sometimes, looks can be deceiving, and maintaining a piece is much harder than admiring it.
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Function always comes first.
Read on to keep your shopping list in check.
You might still want to go for it, but youve been warned!
Without proper sealing and regular upkeep, it will etch and discolor quickly.
As alternatives, Soto recommends honed quartzite or porcelain slabs, which require less upkeep.
Cognac Leather
Its beautiful, but it needs some TLC.
It scratches easily and canstain morethan other leather tones, Bloch-Neal says.
In homes with pets or children, they can quickly look worn.
Its also important to figure out how much maintenance theyre realistically willing to commit to, she says.
In aformal living room, you’re free to go for something more delicate," Bloch-Neal recommends.
“There are often great performance fabric options that balance beauty and durability.”
“You use them every day, and you deserve that little luxury.
Theres something beautiful about well-loved materials that show their history, Soto says.
