It’s often said that your sofa is the most important piece of furniture in your living room. It’s easy to understand why since it’s the largest and most often used furniture in there. However, with so many different styles of sofas available, it can be hard to choose which one is right for your living space.
Feeling overwhelmed? Here’s what you need to know about all the different types of sofas you can use in your living room!
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Leather Sofas
Standing above all others in terms of quality and prestige, leather sofas add a touch of class to any room. When buying a sofa, it’s almost a guarantee that the salesperson will take you to a leather option first.
Sectionals
If you really want the look and feel of custom sofas, sectionals are the pick for you. These modern, modular sofas let you configure your living room in any setup that you desire.
Do you want all your pieces together to create one massive couch on which everyone can relax? Or would you rather split the pieces of the sectional to offer everyone multiple comfortable places to rest throughout the living room? It’s your call!
Camelback Sofa
Camelback sofas got their name from their distinctive arched back. They’re one of the most classic styles of sofas, most often seen in older homes. They usually won’t have favored modern conveniences like cupholders and reclining functions. Speaking of which…
Reclining Sofa
The reclining sofa is one of the most popular types of sofas these days and with good reason! People prize comfort and the ability to stretch their legs out and lay back. However, due to the mechanisms required to make the sofas recline, they’re heavier than their static counterparts and a lot more expensive. Keep that in mind when you’re buying a couch.
Wingback Sofa
The wingback sofa earns its name due to the distinctive wings that flank either side of the sofa itself. Like the camelback, this type of sofa is much more common in older houses. These sofas can add a sense of luxury to any living room.
Slipcover Sofas
Slipcover sofas are among the most common styles of sofas aside from leather. These sofas have a soft fabric cover all over them which provides a comfortable place for anyone to rest. You’ll find slipcover sofas in a variety of different styles as well, from wingback to reclining to rounded-back.
Sofa Arm Styles
Another thing to keep in mind when searching the styles of sofas is the arm style. Rounded arms will be much more comfortable than modern, thin, square arms. Some sofa styles may not even have arms.
Looking for More Styles of Sofas for Your Living Room?
Now that you understand some of the different styles of sofas that you can place in your living room, you may still have more questions about how to set your living room up around them. If so, then don’t hesitate. Feel free to check out our blog each day for more helpful home decor articles like this one!