Customers Choose Faux over Genuine Leather due to Economic Pressures says Scottish Bed Retailer

July 1, 2010 - PRLog -- Leading UK leather bed retailer and manufacturer LeatherBedFrames.org.uk declared that their customers are continuing to choose faux leather over genuine leather due to the continuing economic pressures.

With a huge difference on price, it doesn't really come as a surprise that faux leather bed sales are outstripping genuine leather beds. With the average price of a faux leather bed at £150, you compare this to £300 for a genuine leather bed, it all becomes alot clearer. Mr Ritchie said "It's not surprising to see price win over quality in the current financial crisis, but the figures are astounding, with real leather bed sales down 35%, however the huge increase in faux leather bed sales makes up for it, we've seen an 80% rise in sales, which is almost unheard of" .

Leather beds have been becoming more fashionable in recent years. Contemporary living has contributed massively to the leather bed frames popularity, this as well as thir durability and comfort has seen real and faux leather bed sales rocket in the past decade.

Dawn Lowe an interior designer to several large hotel chains said “Real leather beds have been popular in 5 star hotels for a while now, this is because they offer a focal point in the bedroom that immediately screams luxury ” On the subject of faux leather beds she said “It's not something I would recommend to any of my clients, as some faux leather can be really bad, I would say just be sure to have a good look at it first as some imitation leather looks more like suede”.

About LeatherBedFrames.org.uk:
Located in Scotland, LeatherBedFrames.org.uk specialises in leather beds and is one of the UKs largest leather bed retailers. They launched their website in 2010 with over 100 exclusive styles that won't be found anywhere else. The Ritchie's have been running a local bed manufacturer for over 40 years, it's a father and son team, we launched our website in 2010 to place ourselves firmly in the present.

To view more information visit http://leatherbedframes.org.uk

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