The Hunt for a New Couch

I have started the exhaustive search for a new couch. As much as I love the ones I have now, they won't be lasting too much longer. The couch is broken and is currently being held up in the middle by a small coke bottle. So yes, I need a new one!! I have seriously been considering getting a sectional from Pottery Barn. But I can't decide if I want to go with the upholstered one or the slipcovered one. I know the slipcovered one has the advantage of being able to come off to be washed, but I'm just not sure. Or am I even a sectional kind of gal? But I guess if Candace Olson is a big fan of them, who am I to question her wonderful taste?

Slipcovered

Upholstered

Then the question begins on what color do I go with? Twill or brushed canvas? Suede or herringbone? White or cream? Tan or caramel? It goes on and on. I do know that I want it to be a neutral color. I would love to have a white couch, but I know that we are not the we-can-have-white-furniture-and-not-get-it-dirty type people. I have requested some swatches from Pottery Barn, so I guess I will be better able to decide what fabric/color to go with!! I have to be able to see and feel the fabric. I'm not the kind to drop a small fortune on a piece of furniture sight unseen! Like yesterday, I ran over to Haverty's just to check out what they had. I saw a sectional from across the showroom and thought it looked nice. Then I got up close. Bad. Very bad. I don't know what kind of crazy fabric the manufacturer had picked out to use. It was hideous. It was like a cross between a herringbone, chenille, popcorn-y type hot mess. I said no with a quickness. So...the search continues!!