Redecorating your tired old living or family room can be a real challenge. Once you’ve decided to undertake the task, you realize what a big project it can turn out to be — new flooring, paint or wallpaper, window treatments, ceiling fans, the list could go on and on. Consider a more modest effort: revive your home with a few new pieces of furniture. When it comes to furniture that is eye-catching, stylish and comfortable, you cannot go wrong with leather. You can make a dramatic statement and make any room look like new!

Leather sofas are the place to start since your sofa is usually a focal point. Your choices in leather are almost endless, from sophisticated Italian designs like Natuzzi leather sofas to the sturdy but fashionable look of Flexsteel leather sofas. Sleek and modern or kick-off-your-shoes comfy, the couch will set the tone for the new decor. As to the color palette, the days of dull brown and murky black leather are over: you can find luxuriant deep chocolate or modern bold black or deepest burgundy and even snowy white. Be creative!

Once you’ve chosen your leather sofa, you will be ready to select accompanying pieces like a leather recliner, loveseat or ottoman with built-in storage. Add to these new pieces a few fresh accessories like floor lamps or knick-knacks and your revival is complete. You may think you have moved to a new house altogether!

Buying a new leather sofa can be exciting and fun. Here are a few tips on how to get the most out of your new purchase.

Even if you’re replacing an existing sofa, it is a great idea to measure the space that you will be using for the new one. Measurements of your new sofa will be available online or from the retailer you are working with. Start by getting an old bed sheet, or canvas tarp, and fold it into the dimensions of the footprint of the new sofa. By placing it on the ground where you want your new sofa to go, you will be able to get a good feel for the space that it takes up. Some leather sofas may rub against your walls leaving a mark. To avoid this, keep the sofa a few inches away from a wall, and not directly in contact with it. Remember to walk around the area to make sure there is enough space to move past it without blocking foot traffic patterns.

Sleeper sofas are an excellent way to get more than one use out of your new sofa. Many Natuzzi leather sofas have a fold away bed built in to the frame that can be expanded for extra sleeping arrangements for guests. If you are considering a sleeper sofa, make sure you plan the size of the bed when it’s unfolded to make sure that you’ll have room for it.

Another thing to consider is purchasing an additional complimentary piece. The Flexsteel leather sofas have many options for matching love seats and ottomans that can bring the style of your entire room together. Ask a sales associate or search for the style name of your new leather sofa online so that you can find additional options.