Light or Dark?

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We're sort of in the market for new furniture. We'll probably be in this "sort of" place forever and ever and ever, but I've already started to think about what I want when the time comes. I know that I want a sectional with one of those chaise lounge ends on it. That's a must.

But I think the trip to the furniture store to pick out the upholstery will probably be a 17 hour excursion. Light or dark? Which shade of light or variation of dark? I think either too light or too dark is highly impractical for a family with kids- but I am obsessed with dark gray and navy sofas against lighter walls. Alternatively I like a golden beige (which is sort of what we have now) against a dramatic accent wall. I firmly believe that absolutely any color combination can work given the correct artwork and accents, so of course I'm brainstorming new throw pillows and wall decor as well.

Does anyone have dark sofas and wish they didn't show dust/fuzz so much? How about light ones that show stains?
Do you love your dark walls? Are you bored of your "safe" wall choice?

How about furniture brand recommendations? I'm leaning towards La-Z-Boy...but open to reviews one way or the other.