Our twenty year old sofa is looking sad and we want to replace it. It is in a room that we do not use often, but the cats use it to look out of the window....

What would you guys recommend?? We are thinking about leather. Our recliners are leather and yes they have scratches from claws, but seem to be holding up well. The cats are pretty good about using their scartching posts, but the furniture still gets plenty of wear from back claws and playing. One saleslady (who owns six cats herself) said she had heard that microfiber was the covering of choice from what she has heard. It is pretty and looks a bit like suede - but only comes in solids.

I like leather but really want something more warm and cozy looking - a plush patterned fabric maybe.

Any comments or suggestions for me???