Leather Sofa Luxury Across The World

Sept. 22, 2012 - PRLog -- According to price drops at travel agents across the country, the cost of five-star holidays is on the wane. Trips to exotic resorts in countries like Egypt and Cyprus are becoming affordable for many families, and it gives them an opportunity to see how the other half live. Getting a glimpse of the interior design choices of these fantastic hotels, departure lounges, high-end restaurants and shopping boutiques can be an interesting experience, and it can also reaffirm one thing: leather sofas spell luxury. They are still the epitome of class and comfort, with timeless designs that look at home the world over, and they are used to assert a sense of opulence and grandeur that is achievable even in the home.

The traditional airport departure lounge can be an uncomfortable place; ugly plastic seating, clashing colour patterns and endless tannoy announcements for flights. But the first-class lounges are a haven or serenity and calm. Passengers sink into luxurious real leather sofas as they peruse complimentary magazines and enjoy teas, coffees or even glasses of champagne before their departure. The décor is tasteful and elegant, often in minimalist blacks, whites and browns, and with smooth, clean lines throughout. This is where the five-star indulgence in leather sofas begins. They are perfectly at home here in this commercial environment, but the environment is intended to mimic a soothing and calm space, much like a home. In creating this sense of comfort, the airlines and the high-end holiday companies manage to ensure that passengers feel relaxed and at home from the second they take a seat on the soft and comfortable leather.

After the plane has landed and the transfer from the airport has been carried out in style, holidaymakers on these lavish holidays find themselves at their hotel. Whether it’s a small, boutique hotel or one of the world’s most famous chain resorts, many of the most affluent and luxurious places to stay choose to furnish their lobbies, rooms and even elevators with leather sofas. They continue that sense of homeliness, but when paired with extravagant décor and staff to cater for a visitor’s every whim, they take on a new air of indulgence. Famous names such as the Four Seasons, the Hilton, the Ritz-Carlton and any hotel under the Marriott name will often place genuine leather sofas in every suite or room because of the sense of lifestyle that they project; they offer holidaymakers a slice of five-star bliss without appearing too foreign and irrelative.

In any of the world’s major metropolises, be it London, New York, Dubai or Hong Kong, there will be any number of Michelin-star restaurants, owned by some of the best chefs in the world. And in any of them, it would be entirely plausible, probable even, to find a collection of leather chairs and sofas. Waiting areas are made all the more comfortable as a result of them, and the dining process itself is one which requires a high degree of comfort. There is no point in enjoying some of the most incredible food on the planet if it cannot be enjoyed in comfort. Whether in a sleek, minimalist, industrial-looking setting for lunch or brunch, or in a romantic and softly-lit dining hall for an evening meal, sinking into soft leather is not uncommon in these eateries.

No five-star holiday could be complete without a shopping trip around some of the world’s most famous designers. Chanel, Dior, Gucci and many more have huge flagship stores in some of the world’s largest cities and holiday destinations, just waiting for those who want to treat themselves. Shopping nowadays, especially when on holiday, is being treated more as an ‘experience’ than simply a chore to be carried out, and as a result of this, more of these high-end boutiques are offering services such as personal shoppers and stylists. Of course, shopping relies on image more than perhaps any other pastime; without a stunning interior design to set off the clothes, a vintage Chanel original handbag or a pair of the finest men’s Italian leather shoes may as well be on the counter at a supermarket. The vast majority of these stores choose bare and minimalist colour palettes so that their valued customers can solely focus on their purchases. This often means many shades of beige, with black or brown features such as leather sofas to set off the colours and add some sort of feature. Elegant and classy without being at odds or clashing with any existing interior design, placing a leather sofa in a commercial environment such as a shop can be a masterstroke for designers. They command attention and yet they don’t steal it from the focal point; they are a high-end purchase in themselves and they blend seamlessly into this environment without disappearing into a backdrop.  

Seeing how the other half live on these exciting, more budget-friendly holidays can be an enlightening experience, but it also brings to light what similarities can be shared; a luxurious leather sofa, whether in a cosy lounge in front of a television or in one of the world’s most expensive hotels, looks equally at home, and will provide comfort and style, no matter what the star-rating.

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