Sofa – Simple, Stylish or Sophisticated, What’s Your Pick?



Furniture transforms your home into a fab space. Each piece of furniture has certain features and it depends entirely on what functional aspect you are keen on. Take for example the very essential furniture piece of our living rooms – Sofa. Perhaps, the most indispensible furniture where the entire household prefers to sit and do things – right from working on laptop, watching TV or having a casual chat, sofas are a must. Sofas in addition to their functional utility bring in an element of sophistication to the living area.
Wondered, how many styles are there of this quintessential furniture piece? Well, there are over 15 types of them varying in style; each with a distinctive style and element of sophistication. Some of the most popular ones are discussed below.
Sectional Sofa: As the name goes is a multi-piece sofa and can be arranged in various configurations. They include fixtures to connect the pieces to keep them from separating. The most common configurations available are L-shape or U-shape.
Attribute: Easy to handle and move across.
Lawson-style Sofa: The most popular sofa design even to this date, Lawson-style sofas are basically designed with comfort as the prime feature. A typical Lawson-style sofa is softer, more cushioned and comprises of pillows at the back separate from the frame.
Attribute: Comfort
English Sofa: Also known as English rolled arms sofa, is typically low in arms in relation to a high back. Upholstery is tight throughout, yet decently cushioned all over, including the arms.
Attribute: Elegance
Futon: The futon is a sofa/bed combo. Usually the back of the sofa folds or bends downwards to form a large cushioned sleeping surface like a bed.
Attribute: Doubles up as sofa and bed if space is a constraint.
Divan: It is a sofa without a back. They are placed against a wall and pillows are arranged to give a cushioned back.
Attribute: Best used when teamed up with vibrant pillows and varying pillow arrangements.
So, the next time you go shopping for a sofa, make sure what attribute you would be looking for and then choose the sofa of your choice.

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