subject: Shapes And Styles Of Sofas [print this page] Sofas undeniably make our lives so much more comfortable. After a long day of school or work, nothing quite beats coming home and flopping down and letting a comfortable sofa carry your weight while watching television or chatting with a family member. With so many different styles of sofas on the market today, it is a good idea to get an idea of what is out there and what is most appealing to you before you commit to buying a new sofa.
The most basic type of sofa is the simple upholstered couch. This specific type of sofa is designed to seat three to five people. They are solid structures, meaning that the seat area as well as the back area is fixed. You can basically get the upholstered couch in any type of colour, design, or fabric. They create a wonderful atmosphere for any home. They are easily transported because of how lightweight they are and they can be positioned virtually anywhere. A love seat is a smaller version of this form of couch, but just as its name depicts, the love seat is geared towards two people rather than a larger group.
One of the most popular variations of the sofa is the futon. The convenient thing about a futon that sets it apart from other styles on the market is the versatility it embraces. A futon is essentially a sofa that can be transformed into a sleeping surface. The diversity of futons is one of the main selling points. They tend to be relatively inexpensive, yet they are extremely practical in the sense that they can be used for overnight guests. A hide-a-bed sofa is similar to the futon in the sense of simple conversion from sitting area to sleeping area; however, the hide-a-bed can be heavier as well as more expensive. If you are looking for durability as well as sophisticated aesthetic appeal, the hide-a-bed might be more practical, but if you are looking for efficiency, the futon might be ideal.
Sofas come in a number of shapes and styles, ranging from modern and angular, to circular, to corner sofas. You can get sofas that recline, and even sofas that have leg extenders. There are no limitations to what you can get your hands on, but some of the most important factors to consider are your price range as well as the layout of your home.
