FAQs About Sofa Styles

A sofa is a must-have piece of furniture in any household, and sofas are available in an infinite number of styles, colors and sizes.

Q: What are the most popular sofa styles?

A: There are many popular styles of sofa on the market. The standard sofa seats three people, and a love seat sofa seats two. Sectional sofas allow you to somewhat personalize your sofa; they come with various components that are moved around to suit your needs and space, like a chaise lounge or a regular chair. Sofa beds are quite popular and offer an excellent way to hide your extra sleeping space. Sofas with hidden storage compartments are increasingly common, and are an excellent use of space; hide your linens and extra pillows away until you need them.

Q: What style of sofa is best for a small space like an apartment?

A: A love seat is great for a small space, as it takes up less room than a standard sized sofa. A sofa with a hidden storage compartment is a very good use of space in a small apartment. You can store things away like blankets and towels, and leave yourself more closet space to store other things. Apartment sized sectional sofas are popular, and allow you to personalize the configuration of your sofa. A sofa bed or even a futon is great for small homes or apartments lacking in guest rooms, so your guests have a place to sleep. In a bachelor apartment, sofa beds are good to use as your bed, as you can just fold one up, and hide it away when you have people over.