Ivy Elrod

Most mass-market fake leather is still plastic The top row of these swatches are real leather. The bottom row are all synthetic leathers. If you’re shopping for fake leather from a big furniture company, chances are it’s synthetic, meaning it’s probably made of either petroleum-based PVC (vinyl) or polyurethane (PU). A number of sofas that we recommend in our sleeper sofa guide and in our shopping guide to leather sofas are available in synthetic leather upholstery options.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ivy Elrod Ivy Elrod is a writer covering home and decor. She has moved 37 times and believes that most things are hung at least 2 inches too low. Before my husband and I sold our house, we changed out every kitchen and bathroom pull as part of our neurotic pre-listing glow-up. The previous hardware had been fine, serviceable.

Though often the default, white walls can make a space appear sterile, harsh, or boring. But for many people — renters, budget-conscious homeowners, or those who just don’t want to paint — picking up a brush and committing to color isn’t always the right move. Luckily, there are a variety of ways to make a plain white space feel less cold and more like a soft place to land.