What's The Difference Between A Sofa And A Couch?
A Guide By SA LOUNGE SUITES
We always try to make creature comforts available. We install air-conditioners to make the surrounding temperature comfortable, put water heaters for hot water, and buy the best and coziest furniture in the house. Amongst the stuff that we put in the drawing room, a couch is quite essential. It is comfortable and adds elegance to the drawing room.
However, many people get confused between a couch and a sofa. Hence, they make an incorrect selection while buying. Keep aside homeowners, even designers and architects also misunderstand sometimes. They use the terms loosely without understanding the context. Are you also confused about it and can’t differentiate between the two? If yes, then read this blog to get a fair idea.
The difference is small, but it is there! • Yes, it is a fact that the difference between a couch and sofa is not very distinctive. That doesn’t mean the sofa and couch are the same.
A sofa
• Technically a sofa is an upholstered bench. It has cushions,space where more than two people can sit, and it has two arms. • Whether it is sectional or loveseat, the sofa offers several comfortable seating choices. The word “sofa” is an accepted word for the seating arrangement described just now. • The confusion begins when some people wrongly refer a sofa as “couch” without realizing its specifications. • It is essential to see the style, setting, and size of the sofa before referring it a couch.
A couch • Though people call a small-sized, casual sofa as a couch, it is critically important to look at some critical differences. • The origin of the word ‘couch’ is from the old French verb “couche” which means “to lie down”. It creates an image in your mind. • It is like a chaise lounge with one or no arms. Fundamentally, you can lie down on a couch and you can’t sleep on a sofa. • Still, people use the terms interchangeably because people have been doing it for years.
Conclusion • Since the two pieces of furniture don’t have a notable difference in style, size, and construction; people misunderstand them as one. • There is no great harm in having a misconception unless you are looking for a specific thing in your drawing room. • The problem happens when you get a couch in the drawing room instead of a sofa, or a vice-a-versa. Therefore, you are supposed to precisely tell whether you need a sofa or a couch to the interior designer or contractor.
• As one of the most recognizable sofa shop in Adelaide visit SA Lounge Suites, Gepps Cross store and be inspired to create a new look for your home, call for more information at (08) 8359 8840. Read More: 1) What You Should Know Before Buying Sofa? 2) How to Buy Recliners? - Tips For Buying a Recliner
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