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Do you have draping/sewing skills? You could make tailored slipcovers--after moving the washer away from the radiator. This could look very sleek and pretty depending on your fabric choice. Adhesive velcro on the back would make them easy to remove on wash day.

My bathroom is tiny, so the swing-in door takes up a huge amount of space. A pocket door isn't possible, so I may get a bi-fold.

It's a little hard to tell, but I think the library sofa may be the "knole" type. See Anna Hoffman's post from 10/27/11.

I think a fabric slipcover on top of the smooth leather would always feel "slippery." Matching the color and grain of the leather will be impossible. Embrace the damage. Find a leather in the same color with an obviously different texture (i.e. suede or lizard), or a matching texture and contrasting color. After stuffing the hole, make one or multiple "patches" in fun shapes. You can use craft scissors with decorative edges, contrasting thread, or decorative stitches to make your creative solution as sophisticated or as playful as you wish.