For top grain leather, I don't think you could come close to $1500 but you might possibly do it in microfiber. I understand a limited budget, and am sure most of us do, but if you spend $849 now, you'll probably be furniture shopping again in a couple years. It might be better to take your time and really look around. Call different retailers near you. I don't know what our furniture experts may think but I just saw a set at Macy's that is on sale and very reasonable. There is a lifetime warranty on the frame and springs. It's called the Remo and I bought it to put in my loft as it won't get much use anyway. It is very comfortable and microfibers can't be beat for longevity as long as they are a decent quality microfiber, IMO. It was about $1400 for the sofa and chair, available in standard or custom colors. If you have room, you could get a sofa and loveseat for only $50 more. It has received great ratings from about 4 dozen customers. If you have trouble finding it, just email me or leave me a message here. Also, don't rule out NC as there are definite deals to be found. If you email Boyle's and tell them what you're looking for, they will also help.

Can't believe it. I Finally found some Palliser color swatches! (not my store but hopefully can get any of these) I would consider leather to match the sofa. In microfiber, I'm drawn to: Grade B Balance Midnight Grade C Graphite Grade C Aberdeen Russet (boldest) Grade C Cranage Shitake Grade C-Otis Black (pattern) Grade F-Allana Bone or Allana Storm (patterns) Of course the beige colors are safe. I'd love some opinions! The sale ends tomorrow. Here is a link that might be useful: Palliser Color Swatches

Sandyponder, your blue sofa reassures me that being blue instead of a more standard color is a feature, not a problem. Thanks so much for posting that! The color adds something. my3dogs, your doggies always look so cute. I've admired your cl leather furniture before. I can't find a picture of the rug now. I'll have to post one later. The rug goes great with burgundy colored furniture because it has some in the rug. I haven't tried it with navy and if it has any navy, it's not much. It's pretty neutral rug though. The subtle burgundy piping on the leather couch (which I can't even see in the photos) may be good for matching it to the rug. I think that the blue chair probably would look better in the room simply because the leather recliners would take up a lot of space and they have a heavier look. I wish I could use all the chairs, but I think two chairs would fit best. My hunch is that two identical upholstered gold chairs would be best. But I love leather and I love a deal. And that blue wingback would match. What to do? I don't have the space for everything. I think a blue sofa flanked with one gold chair and one blue chair potentially could look unbalanced because the blues are so much darker than the gold, which reflects light. I'll see all the furniture in person tomorrow. The recliners have got to be big though. I could accommodate the footstool sizewise.

I have a natural leather sofa and it has gotten some worn spots. I use shoe polish to bring it back and it works very well. I rub it in and it looks new again. I wait a little bit to allow it to dry so that it won't rub off on clothes. I find I do need to redo it every few months.