Sofa & Couch Buying Guide by AshleyReady to transform your dull living room into a comfortable oasis? You'll need a stellar sofa for that. Luckily, Ashley is here to help with our wide selection of recliner sofas, sleeper sofas, and much more! With unmatched prices and quality, we're your one-stop destination for all things home.

What to Know Before Buying a SofaBefore you buy a sofa, it's imperative to know the size of your room. You may be envisioning a large L-shaped couch for the family to share, but in reality, this type of sofa might take up the entire space.

Material and color are also important things to know. In general, sofas with hardwood construction are the most durable and long-lasting. As for types of sofa material, take note of whether it's natural leather or synthetic upholstery. A leather sofa can look better, but it requires more maintenance to look fresh. On the other hand, synthetic materials offer improved stain resistance and durability.

Sofa Size Always MattersThey say that size doesn't matter... but it does in the case of sofas. A good rule of thumb is to ensure that your sofa doesn't take up more than two-thirds of the room. Any bigger, and it will feel like there's no room to walk around. Luckily, we have a huge variety of sizes, from a small couch with only two seats to a large couch fit for the whole family.

Couch Colors That Don't ClashIt's a good idea to make sure the color of your new couch doesn't clash with the rest of your room. Sometimes, having an accent couch in a bold color can be a good style choice, but most people feel more comfortable with a couch in neutral shades. A cream, gray, brown, or black couch are all popular colors that match most decors.

Easily Match Your Sofa Style To Any Interior DesignRocking a mid-century modern vibe in your home? Or maybe you're channeling the ghosts of the Victorian era? It doesn't matter, as Ashley has plenty of designs to match your existing interior. Choose a modern sofa for clean lines and minimalistic features. A leather match recliner couch could look impressive and grand for a more traditional style. Meanwhile, a tufted low-back sofa would look excellent in homes with more vintage styles.

Long-Lasting Sofa Material VarietiesYou want your sofa to feel nice and last a long time, right? Luckily, that should be no problem with any of the styles we carry. Most of our fabric couches are made of polyester because of their durability. Because polyester can come in so many different forms, this means you'll find all types of couches, from those that have a soft, almost suede-like finish to ones with a more textured pattern. We also carry a fair amount of faux leather and leather match couches for a truly luxe vibe.

How Many Throw Pillows Go on a SofaDepending on the look that you're going for, the maximum number of throw pillows on a sofa is five. The classic, go-to pillow placement is two pillows at each arm of the sofa and an oblong cushion placed at the center. This creates a playful symmetry and leaves plenty of opportunities to be experimental with colors and prints. A more traditional style is a symmetrical and ordered look, with either one or two throw pillows arranged at each side of the couch. If you want something more eclectic and unexpected, place three or five pillows on your living room sofas and arrange them in such a way that they look effortless and asymmetrical. If having five throw pillows is not your thing, one pillow can easily spice up your space. Or, if five is simply too little, you can run wild with the number of pillows as long as you follow the basic techniques for creating symmetry and asymmetry.

Form meets function with this vintage-inspired sofa. It features a solid oak frame with four dowel legs to give your space a modern vibe. This couch is also wrapped in faux leather(Suede fabric) upholstery for a lived-in look, and it comes in a rich brown hue that blends in with a variety of color schemes. Foam filling gives you extra support whenever you need some time to relax. Round arms and a cushion back round out this classically industrial design. Colors may slightly vary due to differences in monitor settings and lighting.

Couch

A couch, also known as a sofa, settee, or chesterfield, is a cushioned item of furniture for seating multiple people (although it is not uncommon for a single person to use a couch alone). It is commonly found in the form of a bench with upholstered armrests and is often fitted with springs and tailored cushion and pillows.[1][2] Although a couch is used primarily for seating, it may be used for sleeping.[3] In homes, couches are normally put in the family room, living room, den, or lounge. They are sometimes also found in non-residential settings such as hotels, lobbies of commercial offices, waiting rooms, and bars. Couches can also vary in size, color, and design.

The term couch originally denoted an item of furniture for lying or sleeping on.[4][5] Couch is predominantly used in North America, Australia, South Africa, and Ireland, whereas the terms sofa and settee (U and non-U) are most commonly used in the United Kingdom and India.[6] The word couch originated in Middle English from the Old French noun couche, which derived from the verb meaning "to lie down".[7]

Other terms which can be synonymous with the above definition are divan, davenport, lounge, and canapÃ.[2]In Canadian English, the word chesterfield is used to describe any couch or sofa,[14] particularly among older Canadians. According to a 1992 survey conducted in the Golden Horseshoe region of Ontario, the term is quickly vanishing.[15]

The most common types of couches include the two-seater, sometimes referred to as a loveseat, and the sofa. The loveseat is designed for seating two people, while the sofa has more than two cushion seats. A sectional sofa, often just referred to as a "sectional", is formed from multiple sections (typically two, three, and four) and usually includes at least two pieces which join at an angle of 90 degrees or slightly greater. Sectional sofas are used to wrap around walls or other furniture.

Other variants include the divan, the fainting couch (backless or partial-backed) and the canapà (an ornamental three-seater). To conserve space, some sofas double as beds in the form of sofa beds, daybeds, or futons.

A couch consists of a frame, springs, padding, and a covering. The frame is usually made of wood, but can also be made of steel, plastic or laminated boards. Sofa padding is made from foam, down, feathers, fabric or a combination thereof. Sofa coverings are usually made out of soft leather, corduroy or linen. Couches commonly have springs under the padding for more support, although some don't.[19]

The use of the couch is believed to be useful for both patient and analyst. It helps reduce the natural tendency toward reassurance that is a built-in expectation of social discourse. When we interact face-to-face, we are held together psychically by eye contact and facial expressions. There is an implicit pressure to be polite, to smile, to nod our heads in understanding and approval. While we need this kind of supportive contact in most of our relationships, the psychoanalytic situation is different. There we want to get beneath the surface and beyond the ordinary concerns of the day. We want to talk about more than what we would say at the dinner table. Otherwise, how can we really get to the bottom of things?

As a final note, I think it is important to keep in mind that the use of the couch is potentially helpful but not essential to a successful analysis. The couch is a servant, not a master. It is a means to a greater end. What is most important is to create a safe space in which the patient feels free to tell the analyst more and more. If that atmosphere can be created in a face-to-face arrangement, then I say "so be it." But if the patient and analyst can bear the added vulnerability of using the couch, an unusual and precious freedom of expression may be found.

Our Play Couch for toddlers and kids is made greener by using BioFoamÂ, plus fabrics made from recycled plastics. Contains 6 pieces for more fun than other brands. Assembled in California. 100% carbon offset. Absolutely no flame retardants. The only Greenguard Gold play couch on the market. Awarded 2021 Best Tested Product by Good HousekeepingÂ.

Billions of plastic bottles go into landfills every year. Our play couch uses REPREVEÂ, a trusted performance fiber made in North Carolina from recycled plastic bottles. Compared to making what's called virgin fiber, making REPREVEÂ avoids using new petroleum, emitting fewer greenhouse gases and conserving water and energy in the process. The manufacturing process ensures wicking, adaptive warming and cooling, and water repellency.

Our Play Couch ships compressed in a box to lower our carbon footprint. Each box (made from recycled cardboard) contains two supportive triangular pillows, two half-round bolsters, one thinner base cushion, and one thicker base cushion. It's everything you need to make an activity mat, two chairs, one fort, or one great sofa. Of course, you can combine play couches for double or triple the fun!

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