Great resource! I'm so glad this forum exists.

We have about $2K to spend on a sofa for our living room. After reading these forums, I think that leather would be ideal. I have a rambunctious little boy and a husband with allergies, so I think that a leather sofa would hold up and clean up well. However, we also have a cat who can scratch upholstery.

What do those of you with experience recommend? Are there some types of leather that are better for cat-owners than others? Or shall I just give up the idea of buying a leather sofa?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated--where to look (we live in the DC area), manufacturers, styles, lines, etc. We prefer more contemporary designs--clean lines, small proportions, neutral colors, nothing too "poufy."