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What Is a Sofa?

What Is a Couch?

“Over the years, however, the names have become somewhat interchangeable.

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As the above distinctions regarding formality may suggest, couches are designed for comfort.

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It isn’t a surprise that couches are generally tucked away.

After all, the French verb “coucher” refers to lying down and sleeping.

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Additionally, a sofa is ideal for a room with more limited square footageand vice versa for a couch.

Before determining whether to order a sofa versus a couch, ask yourself the following questions:

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