The white upholstery earlier in the thread looks nice, but only for a few months. Then it starts to look worn out really quickly. Unless you banish people from your living room.
But seriously, I want to have a home that people want to come to, where it's ok to be comfortable. I don't want people to feel awkward or avoid visiting because they're constantly afraid of breaking something or getting stuff dirty. I know a lot of people like that - and even family gatherings become stressful for everyone, hosts and guests alike.
