Small Sofa

Small Sofa Buying Guide

There is a wide range of sofas available today. There are many different styles, features, and fabrics. When purchasing a sofa you will want to do some light research to enable you to pick the perfect piece of furniture for you and your house. Our goal is to deliver that information to you in one place and in an easy to read guide.

Sofa Styles
There are a few main categories of sofas. Before you read about the sofa styles note that there are some crazy sofas that probably won’t fit in any category. These categories aren’t meant to include every single sofa that has ever been made. They are to group the most used sofas. The styles are; convertible sofa, futon, sectional sofa, sleeper sofa, reclining sofa, theater sofa, and plain old normal sofa.

Convertible Sofa
A convertible sofa is one that changes shape into a bed. It is different from a sleeper sofa. The convertible sofa is made into a bed by rearranging the cushions and the sofa itself into a makeshift bed. Some convertible sofas are made so you only need to lower the back rest to the same level as where you sit.

Futon
Futons are like mini convertible sofas. They are lighter and normally smaller in size. Futons come from the Japanese. In Japanese lore failed samurais who weren’t experts with their swords became futon makers. A typical futon has a smaller frame and a less bulky look than your convertible and sleeper sofas. They are probably not the most comfortable couch or bed, but what they lack in the comfort section, they make up for it in convenience.

Sectional Sofa
Sectional sofas are like legos. They are designed to be moved around and reorganized as one pleases. You can make a sectional sofa look just like a typical sofa, or you can rearrange the sections and make it fit in a corner. Sectional sofas offer you utility. You can adjust your sofa to fit many different rooms and circumstances.

Sleeper Sofa
A sleeper sofa is similar to a convertible sofa and a futon because it can be used as a sofa or as a bed. The difference with a sleeper sofa is that the bed is stored inside of the couch. To access the bed you take off the cushions and pull out the bed. These make heavier sofas than normal.

Reclining Sofa
A reclining sofa looks just like a normal sofa. The only difference being that one, two, or maybe every single seat on the sofa has the added feature of a built in foot rest that can be extended from within the sofa itself.

Theater Sofa
A theater sofa may appear to be a plain old sofa. When you take a closer look you will notice that there are cup holders and places to stash small objects like remotes. Fancy theater sofas will have arm rests that come out of the couch for the middle seats. A theater sofa can also have the reclining feature.

Plain Sofa
A plain sofa is exactly what the name says. The typical, normal sofa with no added features or clutter (depending on our opinion). The advantage of a plain sofa is that they are generally cheaper and lighter than all your fancy sofas. They can be just as comfortable as the other types of sofa. They can also be easier to maintain and clean.