If you hope your home looks great, you’d better choose a suitable sofa. There are many types of sofas. And sofas of the same style are also differentiated by color, size, fabric, and filling. Therefore, you might have to spend a lot of time picking, but it’s worth it. You can know how to choose a sofa after reading our article.

1. Considering 20 styles

1）Mid-Century Modern

With a “minimalist” hallmark, Mid-Century Modern sofas originated in the mid-20th century. Its tapered legs are the support part. And the upper part of the couch is simple, clean lines, which makes the whole beautiful.

If you like simple and unpretentious styles,  you can directly learn about Mid-Century Modern sofas online or in physical stores.

2）Lawson sofas

Lawson sofas are a sofa style designed by designers in the 1800s for businessman Thomas W. Lawson. It offers three cushions to satisfy the tired businessman to snooze. Further, its soft cushion prevents your suits or other clothes from wrinkling.

Many Lawson sofas have separate cushions, so you can move them around as you please. Before you decide to choose a couch for your office, you can give priority to buying Lawson sofas.

3）English Roll Arm

The history of the English Roll Arm is also very long. In the 1800s, designer George Smith designed it. It has the advantage of being solid and durable.

The English Roll Arm has a firm back. So it is ideal for workers with frequent back pains. Moreover, its armrests are thicker than ordinary sofas, and the lines are smoother, which constitutes a practical and beautiful sofa.

4）Chaise

If you have enough space in your home, you might wish to consider purchasing Chaise sofas. As a casual sofa,  it can provide enough space for the user to lie down.

There is a short backrest and one arm, which can give the user a sense of security. However, if you’re putting the sofa in the living room, it may need to be paired with a loveseat.

5）Settee

The difference between Settee sofas and Chaise is that the former has a high backrest. And it is usually used in a room by the window, hallway, or bedroom.

If you have extra space in your room, you can choose to buy a Settee sofa. In addition, you can also put it in the study to provide you with a comfortable reading position.

6）Tuxedo

The armrests and backrests of Tuxedo sofas have equal horizontal lines. Due to various symmetrical, parallel, and vertical lines, the texture of the couch is very smooth, making the whole elegant.

If you plan to make fashion your living room theme, you can buy a classic and elegant Tuxedo sofa. The simpler the geometry, the more comfortable it is.

7）Chesterfield

Chesterfield sofas represent a “luxury” architectural style. First of all, its delicate button tufting makes you feel the unique appearance of the furniture. Second, the classic roll arm at the same height as the back softens the overall frame.

If you are elderly or careless, you can buy this sofa. Because it belongs to furniture without square corners, it can prevent users from being injured by the collision. In addition, this type of office setting can increase the majesty of the leader.

8）Camelback

Camelback sofas are furniture belonging to a classical style. Its graceful curves make people feel a flowing beauty. You might not have seen a camel, but you can observe a camel’s hump in documentaries, movies, TV shows, and more. You know, Camelback sofas are designed to imitate the curvaceous hump.

If you want to go beyond simple straight lines, you may wish to consider Camelback sofas. Its backrest curve adds graceful lines to your living room or room.

9）Modular

Modular sofas can make you feel free. It is composed of various plates freely spliced and assembled. Its advantages are: that it is easy to assemble, disassemble, and easy to carry.

If you move a lot or like to have a life with changes, you can choose this type of sofa. It is not restricted to use as a couch. You can split them up when you’re partying. Or, you can combine them into a bed to lie down on when enjoying a movie.

10）Sectional

Sectional sofas are somewhat similar to Modular sofas. However, unlike Modular sofas, Sectional sofas are usually composed of one or two parts, so they are often displayed in an L or U shape and are fixed. Also, modular sofas are less flexible than Modular sofas.

If you have a larger living space or an apartment-style open space, you can place a sectional sofa in your living room. It meets the strong demand for the user’s sofa position.

11）Loveseat

Loveseat is a short sofa for two people. While it is unsuitable for sleeping, it can function as a complementary living room seat. Therefore, double sofas are also more common in large living rooms.

However, if your space is tight, you might consider buying this compact piece of furniture. On the one hand, it can satisfy you to rest comfortably. On the other hand, it can save space for you.

12）Sleeper

Do you like a sofa that can be directly converted into a bed? As a piece of unique furniture, sleeper sofas are used as couches during the day and as beds at night. It has a hidden bed frame until you turn the sofa into a bed.

If you need to accommodate relatives or friends frequently for the night, but you don’t have a spare room, you can buy this “transformable” sofa. Or, put it in the guest room.

‍13）Bridgewater

Known for loose back and seat cushions, Bridgewater has become one of the people’s favorite sofas. This warm sofa is popular in colder regions.

It looks simple, but the armrests sloping back from the front make for comfort. You can sit on this sofa to watch TV, chat with family or friends, enjoy afternoon tea, and more.

14）Low-Seated

True to its name, the Low-Seated sofas have low seat heights, all under 17 inches. It also has short armrests, with Low-Seated sofas and even squinting armrests. But it all depends on the user’s personal choice.

Residents with low ceilings can choose Low-Seated sofas, which can make the room look wider. Especially for families raising children, buying Low-Seated sofas can reduce the chance of children falling from heights.

15）Cabriole

The Cabriole sofa is luxurious and refined. Its frame is meticulously sculpted and exposed, beautifying the look. In addition, the overall curve is smooth. Last but not least, the user gets a comfortable sitting position with the built-in soft seat cushion and firm backrest.

The Cabriole sofa was popular during the Louis XV era. Until today, it is a retro sofa type. It suits the elegant modern woman. You can place it in the living room or bedroom by the window.

16）Track Arm

The Track Arm has a straight arm and square pen, so it is simple in appearance. However, it’s not a good recommendation if you want arm comfort.

Surprisingly, it works with many modern decorating styles, making it a favorite sofa style. If your home has a more neutral style and you don’t care too much about arm comfort, you can choose Track Arm sofas.

17）Divan / Day Bed

The Divan/Day Bed is a type of sofa without a back, so in many cases, people put it next to a wall. Due to the lack of a backrest, the sofa creates more space and various seating directions for the user.

If you stay on the sofa for a short period and often use the sofa as a bed, you can choose the Divan / Day Bed sofa.

18）Convertible‍

The Convertible sofas are multifunctional furniture. Buyers can use it as a bed, sofa, and table combination. Moreover, with a storage function, some products improve the space utilization rate of the room. Therefore, you can store your books, clothing, backpacks, etc.

Of course, some Convertibles may not have a storage function, but they allow users to convert between sofas and beds. In short, you can freely switch between seating, leisure, and sleeping. It has become a conventional piece of furniture for modern people to take a nap.

19）Recliner

Recliner sofas are transformable sofas. If you feel tired after sitting for a long time, you can pull out the footrest to support your legs. Visible, it can relax your leg muscles.

Its overall appearance is lavish, so this item is more suitable for those who prefer traditional styles. Of course, it is also convenient for those who are aging.

20）Deep Seated

The Deep Seated sofa is over 34 inches deep, making it comfortable for people to sit on. Of course, some users who like to sit shallowly use a cushion of the same color.

A small table match with a Deep Seated sofa, making your living room look more spacious. It is literary and fresh.

2. Pay attention to the size

Can you successfully move it/them into your home?

Many people might fail because they forget to measure the doorway when choosing a sofa. To avoid the possibility of regret, take out your tape measure and measure the length and width of your living room doorway before buying.

The next step is determining the size range of the sofa you choose. You’d better make sure that you or the mover can successfully move the couch you’ve packed into your home.

Does the sofa blend in with the space in your home?

You will find that a sofa that is too large makes your living room or room unable to accommodate other furniture. Conversely, if your sofa size is too small, your living room or room may become odd.

Therefore, before choosing a sofa, you can roughly calculate the size of the space reserved for the couch. In addition, you can determine the size class of the sofa according to the reserved position.

3. Select sofa fabric

Different types of sofas may use the same sofa fabric. Similarly, the same style of sofa may also have various sofa fabrics. It is worth noting that different sofa fabrics will cause varying durability. Therefore, pursuing beauty or practicality requires buyers to observe the sofa fabric.

Cotton

Cotton is a natural fabric and is also a hypoallergenic material. It’s wear-resistant, fade-resistant, and has less pilling, making it a good choice for many. But it is not smooth enough and easily deformed.

Microfibers

Microfiber is soft and will increase your comfort. It’s waterproof, stain-resistant, fade-resistant, and a good synthetic. However, its raw material is polyester, which makes some users allergic. So allergy-prone people buy it with caution.

Linen

As a natural material, linen is a favorite fabric for many. However, it is easily deformed, not resistant to dirt, and requires professional cleaning. Therefore, it is more suitable for adults.

Leather

Leather is an expensive material, but it’s durable, stain-resistant, and easy to clean. So if you want it once and for all, you can buy a sofa in this fabric. You can wipe the stain with a damp cloth.

Leatherette

Leatherette is cheaper than leather. Moreover, it is easy to clean and not easy to fade. However, low-price leatherette may peel. You’d better get a feel for the quality of the leatherette before making a decision or reading user reviews on shopping sites.

Velvet

Velvet has a fine, smooth texture and is a fabric that feels relaxed. But it’s expensive and puts consumers off. Also, it is not resistant to dirt.

4. Choosing the color

Buyers can choose a sofa in a specific color according to personal preferences. In the absence of a particular favorite color, you can match the color of the walls or floors in your home. Of course, if the walls and floors are white, you can choose according to the color of your carpet.

Cool colors

Cool colors include green, blue, and purple, which keep people calm and down-to-earth. If you prefer a quiet, clean, and uncluttered environment, you can choose cool colors instead of other colors.

warm tones

Warm tones are red, orange, and yellow. They will make people feel inflated, close, and snuggled. If your living room is spacious, choosing warm colors can make the space more compact but reduces your loneliness.

Intermediate color

Gray, black and white is intermediate colors. They are the first choice for many sofas. White and grey, in particular, will make the environment look neater and cleaner than other colors. Black is a stain-resistant color.

5. Choosing the padding

Padding plays a vital role in comfort. You’d better consider whether you want a soft, moderate or firm sofa. Multiple filling materials will make you feel different. However, you can also decide what to buy based on price and practicality. Some fillers are expensive.

Fiberfill

It is made of a combination of foam and down. This padding makes the couch soft but not overly collapsing, firm but not hard. Also, it’s affordable and fits most people’s budgets.

Foam

Foam is a reliable seat and back material. It has a solid shape and supports the straight appearance of the couch. Moreover, it is not easily deformed. It is the filling material for the Day Bed, Convertible‍, and Sleeper.

Spring coil

The combination of Spring coil and down gives the sofa elasticity and softness. If you are planning to buy comfortable and stable furniture, a sofa with this filling is the best choice.

Goose or duck feather down

With a strong fluffy feeling, the Goose or duck feather down represents comfort and softness. However, you’d better tap it regularly to avoid it collapsing and deforming. And, after visiting many sofa stores, you will find that you may not be able to afford it.

Conclusion

Choosing a sofa can be a heavy amount of engineering for many people. But when you buy a beautiful, functional, and suitable couch, you will get a sense of accomplishment. At last, you will be proud of yourself.