Head Vs. Heart... Help!

I know many of yous reading mightiness accept difficulty making decorating decisions, as well as because of that lack of conclusion making, you're facing blueprint paralysis... changing naught because you're non certain what to do.  I larn it, I do!  I'm the same means amongst decisions to a greater extent than times than not.  

I've needed to buy a novel sofa for good over a year.  I'm certain I've discussed it on the spider web log multiple times, I've had the money, I've simply been dragging my feet.  I in conclusion discovered that I simply haven't been able to totally brand upwards my heed what I want, as well as then I've committed to nothing.   I haven't purchased a sofa inwards xv YEARS... as well as then it's a big decision, as well as I don't desire to mess it up, right?

Here's my dilemma- The sensible side of me knows that going amongst a calorie-free colored neutral sofa would locomote a bully choice.  It goes amongst anything, as well as the hold back tin locomote changed upwards simply yesteryear switching out accessories.

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BUT, my pump goes pitter pat every fourth dimension I encounter a bold colored velvet sofa.  I considered a few dissimilar color options (green, of course, as well as charcoal) but intend I accept landed on navy.  I NEVER thought I'd see having a navy sofa, but the to a greater extent than I intend almost it, it's actually versatile too!  When thinking almost all of "my colors" that I would mix amongst it-

Black as well as White, check... looks awesome

Kelly Green, check... fun combo

Red for Christmas or Summer, check... bingo

Blue as well as White, check... awesome

Golds as well as metallics, check... luxurious

Leopard as well as creature prints, check... rawr

Pinks, Orange, Neutrals, check, check, check!

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I honestly beloved both looks inwards all of the inspiration photos.  So, yous encounter my problem!

I know that each of yous volition probable desire to give your see based on what YOU like... neutral or color.  That's great, but I'm actually trying to brand certain I'm considering all of the factors, as well as then I necessitate some advice, as well as yous all are my sounding board!  Here are a few factors I'm taking into consideration:

*I don't desire a slipcover, as well as then I necessitate to locomote able to treat/scrub stains if (more probable when) they occur.
*I desire my pick to withal locomote completely versatile...you guys know I similar to alter things roughly often.
*We accept 2 cats. 
*This is actually our original living expanse where nosotros hang out, lounge, scout tv, eat, equally good equally entertain guests.
*I don't desire to locomote hyperventilating within if mortal is eating on the sofa...just waiting for a spill.
*If I become amongst the bold color, I don't desire to hold back dorsum inwards a few years as well as intend I totally simply followed a fad yesteryear making that buy (remember... xv years!). 
*Looking roughly the room, everything that is "permanent" is pretty neutral now- paint, carpet, cabinetry, dining chairs inwards both areas, etc.  
*I'm working amongst our 2 nighttime brownish leather recliners.  They're staying.  For now.
*I'll locomote getting a matching sofa as well as loveseat.  I desire to a greater extent than infinite for lounging as well as the hold back of a sectional without the commitment of having to locomote amongst a sectional when I desire to rearrange furniture. I've ever loved the hold back of twin sofas, but our long skinny room won't accommodate that, as well as then a loveseat volition do.

Here are a few hastily snapped (not perfect) photos simply to give yous an thought of the space.  I rearranged the slice of furniture this means a spell dorsum to larn a experience of using the sofa/loveseat similar a sectional, as well as I'm actually liking it all squared upwards roughly the fireplace.  

The navy stools give a hint of what the room mightiness experience similar amongst that color added (they would patently larn moved to some other spot).

So, help!  What am I non thinking of that I necessitate to consider?  And yesteryear the way, I've had a few people elevate that they've non been able to comment here.  I'm sorry, I don't know what the employment is as well as I promise it's non widespread.  I'd withal beloved your input, though, as well as would beloved for yous to comment on my Facebook page if yous can't here.  Thanks!

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