Thanks for your thoughtful answers.
Rachy ; that sounds like a good prescription in general. I used to like grey before it became so trendy and now I can't summon much enthusiasm for it.
AvaMariah - he is almost 3. Our current ikea fabric sofa has seen many disasters and it washes out beautifully. But it is hard to find sofas in slipcovered styles. Where do you fall on the ottomans vs coffee tables with kids?
Beth - you are so fast! You just moved and you have your space set up. Would love to see photos.
Summer and Ann- the leather is also DH's first choice and it looks even better in person. It comes with a hefty price tag though especially on this sofa because of the long cushions. Sun fella was recommended as an alternative but the research on whether it leaches out chemicals is not very clear.
Missvee - thank you. Interesting re the grey/green; I hadn't picked on that till you mentioned it. I'll have to put the swatches together and examine more carefully .