Sofas vs Couches
This is where the relaxing happens – and as of very recently, it’s where a lot of work happens as well. Couches, sofas, and ottomans are crucial pieces of living room furniture. The materials used in production include fabric or leather.
Sofa vs. Couch – what’s the difference?
In the interior design industry, “sofa” is just a fancy word for “couch”. But in the real world, it seems that “sofa” means something simpler than a couch. A couch can be L-shaped, roomy, comfy, full of pillows and gadgets. A sofa usually means a simple upholstered bench with cushions, arms and enough room to seat approximately 3 or 4 people – no bells and whistles. A sofa usually won’t fold out into a bed – but there are exceptions to this rule.
Sleeping Couches
Sleeping couches are ideal for those of us who don’t have a spare guest bedroom or are expecting to have a lot of people over. Whether it’s family, people who stay after a party or just friends staying overnight.
A sleeping couch will fold out into a double bed, have storage for sheets and pillows inside, and serve as a comfortable sleeping option for out of town guests.
People who have studios and don’t have space for an extra bed sometimes use this option. Once you put away your sleeping space for the night you can enjoy a “real” living room, with no signs of bedroom use. Because it all just looks like normal living room furniture.
L-Shaped Couches
If you have space, L-shaped couches are great as far as living room furniture is concerned. L-shaped couches are ideal if you want a lot of relaxing room and they are so comfortable that they’re a great furniture idea even if you live alone. They can sit more people but also create a feeling of a cosy, closed space that is ideal for conversation between friends and family. Most L-shaped couches fold out into a full king-sized bed.
Sectionals
These are great for a dynamic living room – when you want to adjust your furniture around, change the design and feel of the room and adjust the space for different occasions. A sectional couch is composed of different pieces that can be arranged together or apart, depending on the occasion.
These types of couches usually consist of the main couch section and an additional module that can be used as a side seat or attached to the couch in order to sit more comfortably or stretch your legs. One of the most important functions of this type of couch is that the different pieces can be made to face each other – it’s a great option for intimate parties where the conversation is important or family game nights. A sectional may include a large ottoman or a few smaller ones.
Simple Couches and Sofas
Love seats, sofas or futons – sometimes you don’t want or need a huge couch, and you can make do it with a simple type of sofa. These are ideal for small living rooms, or can be purchased as a sofa set and be used to design a stylish seating area with multiple smaller furniture pieces.
Sometimes, even a simple sofa can be folded out into a sleeper sofa. This way, they can be put to a playroom and serve as a seating option. Also, when guests stay overnight, the sleeper sofa will transform the playroom into a guest bedroom.
A small, simple sofa can be fitted into any space that has the potential of becoming a gathering spot for people to meet and sit together – it’s an invitation. Sometimes, even a large hallway can become a place for relaxation and socialising if you strategically install a simple sofa.
