I was ready to pick Document Copper on a high back Austin Sofa and document Latte on two Sullivan chairs, when I read some of the comments about long term wear. Furniture is for our family room. We have a small (18 lb) dog and a husband who likes to snack in the family room (potato chips, ice cream). We drink red wine and coffee in the family room. I suspect the coffee and wine is the main risk.

While price is always a consideration, I like the color of Copper. Latte was selected because I like it with the Copper. Like everyone else, I had thought protected leather would hold up better.

I am now hesitating. The Copper sample I have seems to be the same color through it while Latte is not. Since Document is a protected leather, I suspect the donating steer for the copper sample happened to be "copper colored", while the Latte steer was not.

Any suggestions for leather that will hold its looks the longest (given the coffee/red wine), assuming that is cared for properly.

If we did go with a protected leather would you recommend the no-welt option.

Carol