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I've never spent this much on a piece of furniture, and I'm still concerned whether they will be able to get it though the front door. There was some problems with what I have, and it isn't as big. How bad would that suck to have to move to accommodate the furniture?

I guess I can see your point about the leather furniture and cat hair and clawing. That is something that concerns me a little about this furniture. Although I don't have any cats right now, I can't imagine going too long without one, so it will eventually come up. I think you can buy corner protectors now for furniture that prevents cats clawing it.

For me, I just don't like leather. It seems cold to me. I like things more warm and cuddly, and softness is a very big thing to me. I just love things that are very soft to the touch. One of my peeves is buying an article of clothing that is really soft, and the first time you wash it, it loses that.

I guess the important thing is that people have what they like. I can appreciate the beauty of a great many things, but wouldn't want them because they're just not me. A good example would be a a glass china cabinet. Many of them are very beautiful, but I don't like having too much around that I have to worry about getting broken. I would be more likely to choose an Early American style buffet with hutch in all Maple or other light wood. I have pretty eclectic, but mostly very simple, tastes. If I had to say what my style was, I'd have to say it would be a blend of country charm and comfort, Victorian frills (I adore ruffles and lace and roses and ornate embellishments), a touch of southwestern seasoning and just plain old everyday practicality and durability.

You can buy corner protectors. You can also put double-sided tape in places that won't accomodate the corner protectors, like the top back of the sofa, where cats like to sit. They don't like the sticky part of the tape, so won't claw.

Yes, leather does feel cold when you first sit in it, but it warms up. I also have a couple of fleece throws that I use in cool weather, and they are warm and cuddly, and also highly washable.

I don't have a china cabinet either, don't want one. I have a hutch for the china my mother bought me for our wedding. I don't even have crystal stemware! Don't really want it - have to be so careful with it. I bought a set of decent looking glasses and wine glasses at macy's. When they break, I replace them.