I am lucky. Mimi has her claws and occasionally will do that "stretch" and "claw" on the back of a chair or the carpet. I think her is more of a "give me some attention" than sharpening of her claws. I would NEVER declaw a cat. My sister has done it with all of hers and I have to admit they continue to be loving, but hers also stay indoors all the time, while my Mimi would kill me if she stayed inside all the time. My furniture would look quite different! She literally YELLS when she doesn't get her way.
So glad you have worked things out with your kitties. I know we had some expensive lessons with a cat I had growing up. Not only did he shred the best chairs, he also knocked over and broke things, as well as jumped on the kitchen counter and ate dinner!