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Reasons You Should Have Sherpa Furniture in the Home
Our Picks: Cozy Sherpa Chairs for the Home
From the popularity of hygge design to the everlasting delight of soft places to sit, there’s a rising demand for furniture that feels good. The current trend? Fabrics like sherpa that add texture and warmth to the, making your home seating area all the more inviting. Sherpa's plush texture, insulating properties, and luxurious feel make it the ideal choice for those seeking ultimate comfort and style in their home furnishings. If you’ve been wondering what is sherpa material, how to incorporate it in your home, or how sherpa compares to other cozy textiles, this guide provides all the answers.
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Sherpa is a soft, fuzzy fabric that resembles the wool lining often found in traditional Himalayan garments worn by the Sherpa people of Nepal. It's renowned for its luxurious feel, warmth, and cozy texture, making it a popular choice for blankets, jackets, and furniture upholstery. The fabric's thick pile provides excellent insulation that’s great for cold climates or chilly evenings snuggled up at home.
What is Sherpa Made of?
You might also hear sherpa furniture called sheepskin furniture, but most of today’s sherpa fabric is made of synthetic yarns—not real sheepskin. The material mimics the look and feel of authentic shearling but sherpa is crafted from synthetic materials, like polyesters, acrylic fiber, cotton, and blended fibers, making it resistant to shedding and easier to clean up spills or spots. Faux sherpa furniture (also called faux sheepskin or faux shearling furniture) allows homeowners to achieve the look of genuine sheepskin with a practical approach that is appropriate for day-to-day life with kids, pets, and spills.
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Reasons You Should Have Sherpa Furniture in the Home
Sometimes, you don’t need a full renovation, you just need one special piece—like a sherpa chair—to infuse new life into your room. The warmth and texture of sherpa can truly transform your space.
Here are the top our favorite reasons to add sherpa to your home today.
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| Ultimate Coziness: Sherpa furniture brings unparalleled comfort and warmth to your home. Whether it's a sherpa-upholstered couch, a sherpa chair, or a sherpa bench, sinking into its soft, plush surface feels like being enveloped in a comforting hug. It's perfect for creating a cozy reading nook or a relaxing spot to unwind after a long day. |
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| Winter Warmth: During colder months, sherpa furniture provides an extra layer of insulation, keeping you snug and toasty even when temperatures plummet outside. Curling up with a book or a hot cup of cocoa on a sherpa chair becomes an even more inviting prospect when there's a chill in the air. |
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| Textural Interest: Sherpa adds visual and textural interest to your home décor. Its fluffy texture contrasts beautifully with sleeker materials like leather or wood, adding depth and character to any room. Whether your style is rustic, bohemian, or modern, sherpa furniture can be incorporated to create a cozy focal point. |
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| Versatility: Sherpa furniture comes in a variety of styles and forms, from sofas and armchairs to ottomans and throws. This versatility allows you to incorporate sherpa accents into any room of your home, whether it's the living room, bedroom, or even the home office, to create a cohesive and inviting atmosphere. |
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| Elevated Style: Sherpa furniture adds a touch of luxury and sophistication to any space. Whether you opt for classic neutral tones or bold, statement-making hues, sherpa upholstery lends an air of refinement and elegance to your home decor, elevating the overall aesthetic and creating a welcoming environment for family and guests alike. |
| Pet-Friendly: Sherpa's synthetic variants—particularly faux sherpa—are generally safer and more practical for homes with pets. Unlike wool, which may attract pet hair and dander, sherpa is typically resistant to pet-related messes, shedding, and stains, making it easier to maintain and keep clean in households with furry friends. |
How Does Sherpa Compare?
While there are plenty of lookalikes, sherpa is a unique material that offers its own benefits. Here’s what you need to know.
Sherpa vs Boucle
Boucle has large loops and curls with a looser weave. On the other hand, sherpa has a soft, plush, and fuzzy texture that looks like sheep wool. Boucle material may be more durable while sherpa may flatten over time, but boucle is the more expensive fabric. If you want more of a sophisticated, sleek look, boucle delivers, but if your goal is to create a relaxed and casual vibe, choose sherpa. Sherpa is also better for literal warmth, so if you live in a cold climate, you’ll reap the benefits of opting for sherpa.
Sherpa vs Fleece
When it comes to sherpa vs fleece, it can be tricky to spot the differences. Both are great for comfort and insulation, although herpa is fluffier and fleece is smoother with a uniform texture. Both materials offer excellent warmth and coziness, but sherpa tends to provide a plusher and more luxurious feel due to its thicker pile.
Types of Sherpa Chairs
Sherpa furniture comes in all shapes and sizes. Here are a few ideas for incorporating sherpa into every room in your home from the dining room to the bedroom.
- A sherpa dining chair can act as an armchair at the head of your dining table to add a bit of sophistication and warmth to your space.
- A sherpa desk chair will instantly make your office more hygge for an enjoyable workspace yo’ll enjoy getting work done in.
- A sherpa accent chair is an easy entry into bringing sherpa into your living room, rather than going all-in with a sherpa. You can also tuck a sherpa accent chair in the corner of your bedroom to create a cozy reading nook.
- A sherpa swivel chair is a perfect addition to the living room conversation area because it rotates 360 degrees. Whether you want to turn to face someone who’s talking in another part of the room or put your attention on the TV.
- A sherpa bench by your front door or at the end of your bed again adds texture and warmth to your space in such a simple way. It’s a cozy spot to sit down to put on or take off shoes, making it a stylish and practical choice.
- A sherpa ottoman or footstool provides a cozy place to prop up your feet and adds texture to your living room seating area. You can further tie in the sherpa with a sherpa throw blanket or sherpa pillow covers.
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Our Picks: Cozy Sherpa Chairs for the Home
Kick back, settle in, and get cozy with our favorite sherpa chairs that make every moment of downtime feel special.
Linon KENNY SHERPA CHAIR
This sherpa seat is simple, sleek, and made for plush comfort with soft pillows floating on a sturdy metal base. We love the contrast that the mix of sherpa and black metal adds to your space—perfect for a modern or contemporary design. Place a pair of these sherpa chairs opposite a sofa in a small or medium living room, or you could use it as an accent chair in your office.
COCO GREY OFFICE CHAIR
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This rolling sherpa desk chair perfectly balances style and function. In terms of design, it’s a fun and funky shape with a calming color and soft sherpa fabric. When it comes to use, you can tilt back, lock it into place, adjust the height, and roll around. You’ll feel more relaxed while you work, enjoying the plush and textured sensation of this chair.
Linon Trellis Gray Accent Chair
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This low-pile sherpa chair wraps you in coziness and warmth with its classic wingback shape. The chunky silhouette and angled legs make it perfect for a mid-century modern design. We love the neutral gray color and the button tufting. It’s ideal for an accent chair in the living room, or you could place two of these at either end of your table to add a bit of drama to your dining setup.
Signature Design by Ashely Lonoke Gray Swivel Accent Chair
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This cube-shaped chair is perfect for modern spaces with its cutting-edge design. Not only is it soft to the touch, but the high sides make you feel secluded and enveloped, adding to its coziness. Adding one or a pair of these sherpa chairs to your living room adds seating, texture, and visual interest.
⭐Featured Signature Design by Ashley Lonoke Review:
“These chairs are perfect! They are super comfortable, and VERY pretty. They swivel 360 degrees. The arm height and seat depth are perfect for relaxing.”
Jofran Inc. Dolce Sienna Accent Chair
Shop This Jofran Inc. Sherpa Chair
With a texture nearly identical to sherpa, this boucle chair is just as good as the real deal with a touch of added luxury. Equally soft and satisfying, sitting back and relaxing on this seat is pure bliss. It’s also a one-of-a-kind statement with a winding silhouette made for boho chic, modern, and eclectic spaces. We love this sherpa chair in sienna, but if also comes in forest green and natural white that look great in other design schemes.
Whether you love boho, rustic, or modern style, you can find sherpa furniture pieces that fit your style and make your space a comfy and snug haven. Sherpa furniture can warm up your office space, add personality to your dining room, or transform your living room into a modern lounge. For Milwaukee shoppers, you can find stylish and affordable sherpa seating at Colder’s Appliance. Shop our selection online or stop by one of our Milwaukee furniture stores for a dose of interior design inspiration!
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