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When we decorate our house, one of the first things that come to our mind is the sofa. The smaller and comfortable equivalent of a bed, sofas create great memories. Sofas, when chosen correctly, is a value for money investment so today I am going to tell you about 7 different types of sofas that are doing the rounds in the market.

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1. Chaise Lounge :

This is the type of sofa that people taking therapy sessions would be acquainted with. Chaise lounges are seen in every counselor's office. Originally coming from the word “chaise longue” in French which literally translates to a long chair, any long reclining upholstered sofa is basically called a chaise lounge. It is mainly used to recline. You can also stretch out under the streaming sunlight and read a book or watch a movie, on a chaise lounge. The chaise lounge is closed in only one end with the backrest.

2. Chesterfield :

The Chesterfield sofa is the ultimate sign of British sophistication and royalty that is currently the dream sofa for so many homemakers from all around the globe. The Chesterfield sofa was commissioned to be built by Lord Phillip Stanhope, the Earl of Chesterfield who felt the need for a sofa that would be comfortable enough to sit for a gentleman, without wrinkling his attire. You can recognize a Chesterfield by it’s deep buttoned, leather covered, quilted exterior with rolled upholstered arms at the same height as the sofa back.

3. Sofa Cum Beds :

This is a rather space saving solution for those who have a studio apartment or don’t have enough space in their home. The sofa cum bed is basically a sofa which masks a metal frame and a thin mattress underneath its seat that can be expanded to become a bed when it is pulled out. This is the type of furniture you need if you have guests swarming your place and you need an extra place to sleep. Due to its comfort and convertible nature, the sofa beds are rapidly gaining popularity among the masses.

4. Sectionals :

This is another style of sofa that is becoming widely famous around homes all over the world. Staying true to its name, sectionals comprise of multiple sofa seats that can be moved around to form different shapes. Usually, sectionals come in 3 or 5 sections. The most popular shapes you will find in this category is the L or U shape. Sectional sofas have screws deep in them attaching the different pieces of the sofa together. This type is only recommended if you have enough space to spare.

5. Mid Century Modern :

Mid-century modern furniture originated after the Second World War as people kept decoration to the minimal and fast-paced so that their homes are built quickly with the minimal essentials. You can easily recognize this type of sofa because it would have the following characteristics.

·         Minimalistic design

·         Should be multifunctional in nature

·         The look would be classic yet not too loud

With the growing popularity of this type of sofas, you wouldn’t even need much space for putting this unique style of sofa in your room.

6. English Sofa :

English roll armed sofas work very well with any kind of décor, only increasing the appeal of the room. The reason it has a huge fan following is that it can fit into any type of room or corner without much fuss. The characteristics of the English sofa would be

·         Low rolled up armrests

·         Higher back with tight cushions

·         Comfortable and fluffy seating cushions

You would definitely not regret adding one from this style to your décor.

7. Futon :

Futons are similar to the sofa come beds in the sense that it can be expanded to form a soft bed saving you a lot of space. However, the difference is that the mattress here is folded and an extra section of the headrest is folded back on the outside only to form the sofa for seating. Don’t be startled by the structure that you see in the pictures – I can assure you that the futons are as comfortable and durable as any other sofa. In fact, because of it’s multiple purposes, futons would be a great solution for space-starved residences.

There, now you have the 7 styles of sofas that would be good for any home, however big or small it be. You can get a diverse collection of all styles in Pepperfry. So, wake the interior designer in you and get ready to make your home reflect who you are.