A living room couch is one piece of furniture where you really want to choose wisely. As it's most likely the biggest piece in the room, it's got a big ego - it tends to dictate what needs to happen with the rest of the space, and usually ends up commanding the most attention. Ideally, you're going to be living with your couch for the next 5-10 years, and if you're going to get along, you need to find a style you'll still love when the initial romance fades, a look that speaks the right language for your space and the rest of your home, even if you decide to make some changes down the road.