Are you a couch person or a sofa person? Well, I’m sure most of you might prefer couches, as they are more comfortable and has more cushioning.
But what most people don’t know is that even sofas do have cushioning and can be comfortable too! In fact, sofas look pretty and have features like armrests and cushioned upholstery.
If you’re someone who likes a couch in the living room or TV room, then you could probably keep a sofa in your bedroom, patio, foyer, backyard lounge etc.
Sofas also make for beautiful and elegant additions to the living room itself (and I’m sure this article may turn you into a sofa person hereafter!). So, read on to find out more!
20 Different Types of Sofas Explained
1. Loveseat Sofa
Loveseat sofas are the contemporary version of the settee sofa and are often known as “a sofa for two”. They are often sold in sets.
2. Divan Sofa
The divan sofa has a mattress-like seat and a frame that is low and often made from wood. It usually is placed against a wall.
3. Bridgewater Sofa
Bridgewater sofas are simple and casual, yet comfortable. They have low-rolled arms, padded back cushions, a loose seat with a skirting.
4. Convertible Sofa
Convertible sofas are those that can be used as a sofa during the day and can be converted into a double bed at night.
5. English Roll Arm Sofa
This sofa is also called club sofa and is fully upholstered, It has deep seats and soft lines. It also has low upholstered armrests.
6. Lawson Sofa
The Lawson sofa is similar to the English roll-arm sofa, with a straight back, but different arms shapes – square or rounded.
7. Daybed Sofa
These sofas have a regular mattress-like seat ad have two raised arms and a low backrest. They do not need to be placed against a wall.
8. Low-seated Sofa
Low-seated sofas have low or no arms and are compact in size. They can even be used in a bedroom.
9. Recliner Sofa
A recliner sofa is one that is often used for TV rooms as you can recline the backrest and extend the footrest to relax.
10. Recamier Sofa
Recamier sofas are symmetrical and have two scrolled ends. This type of sofa can be used either side.
11. Sectional Sofa
These sofas come in multiple units or one large and one small unit which can be combined together to make different arrangements as required.
12. Camelback Sofa
This sofa gets its name from the backrest design of an S-curve, which is similar to a camel back. It has bare legs without any cushions.
13. Futon Sofa
These sofas are the minimalist type and can be converted from a sofa to a single bed. It has a thick surface (similar to a mattress).
14. Tuxedo Sofa
Tuxedo sofas are rather square sofas that have high arms (as high as its backrest) and a straight backrest. They are elegant-looking sofas.
15. Settee Sofa
A sofa that most often seats two people and is designed with an antique look. It is narrow and straight-backed in appearance.
16. Chesterfield Sofa
These sofas are rather luxurious-looking sofas, with rolled arms that have the height equal to that of the backrest. It has no back sofa cushions, but has the deep button tufting.
17. Rattan Sofa
Rattan sofas have a rattan structure and design with cushions. They are often used for patios and backyard decks.
18. Cabriole Sofa
Cabrioles have an exposed wooden frame that is carved and has curvy lines at the top, with S-shaped legs.
19. Chaise Lounge Sofa
Chaise lounge sofas are more to add decorative value to a room. They have a raised back at one end, with an arm and a sloping feature.
20. Mid-Century Modern Sofa
These sofas have a minimalist design which is sleek. It has seat cushions, a tufted back, clean lines and is rectangular in shape.