There wouldn\u2019t be many households without one, but when it comes to talking about them they are often referred to by very different names. Couch, sofa lounge, chaise longue \u2026 what\u2019s the difference? Read on for some simple living room lingo that explains the <\/span>different types of sofas<\/span> and will turn you into a lounging expert in no time!<\/span> The word couch is French in origin \u2013 the word \u2018coucher\u2019 means to lie down. So not surprisingly, the word is used to describe an item of furniture that you can predominantly lie down on (rather than just sit). Couches generally cater to two or three people. <\/span><\/p>\n In terms of its features, couches may have two armrests (or none at all), and are tapered at the back to allow for cushions. They usually have an interior frame that\u2019s upholstered with fabric, and might also be manufactured with springs.<\/span><\/p>\n The word sofa originates from the Arabic word \u2018suffah\u2019, which means a wooden or stone bench covered in cushions. Sofas usually refer more to furniture that you sit on rather than lie down on. <\/span><\/p>\n In terms of style, they are similar to a couch in that they\u2019re traditionally made from a frame, have armrests, a uniform back and are covered in upholstery. But the <\/span>difference between a couch and a sofa <\/span>is that couches generally seat more than four people. <\/span><\/p>\n Although many people interchange the terms couch and sofa, some see a couch as being more casual with large, soft cushions that invite you to lie down, whereas a sofa is more rigid, formal, and for optimal comfort needs to be sat on! <\/span><\/p>\n The word lounge is derived from the French term, \u2018chaise longue\u2019 which means \u2018long chair\u2019. Lounges <\/span>are<\/span> often longer (hence the activity of lounging!), and provide more seats than couches or sofas. However, their structure also relies on an interior frame covered by upholstered fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, actual chaise longues themselves do exist, and they often form part of a modular or corner sofa. They also usually have a lengthened seat to allow you to put your feet up. You can also buy decorative chaise accent chairs or combine an armchair with a chaise longue. <\/span><\/p>\n Combinations<\/b><\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\nA Couch<\/b><\/h2>\n
A Sofa<\/b><\/h2>\n
A Lounge<\/b><\/h2>\n