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Sofa suites are a collection of sofas, notwithstanding their differences in functions, features, styles, shapes and designs. Sofas come in different forms. They could either be a chair (sofa chair or couch) or a bed (sofa bed).
SOFA CHAIR
A sofa chair or couch is a piece of furniture created for seating at least 3 persons. They are in a bench form. They come either having arm rests or not, fully upholstered or not and are often times fitted with tailored cushions and springs. Although a sofa chair is created basically for sitting, it can also be used for resting, eating and sleeping. In most homes, sofa chairs are usually found in the living room, family room, sitting room, lounge or den. They are also found at lobbies, hotels, bars and waiting rooms. A sofa chair consists of a frame, the padding and covering. The frames are most times created with wood, however there are frames made with plastic, laminated boards and steel.
Under the upholstery, the wood used is made from a particular type of wood which is free of defects, bark or knots. This wood is the kiln dried maple wood. The woods for the back, arms and legs can be fruitwoods, walnut, mahogany or maple. Materials like fabric, feathers, foam or the combination of all are used for sofa padding. Furthermore, materials like linen fabric, corduroy and sofa leather are used to make sofa coverings.
SOFA BEDS
Sofa beds on the other hand are pieces of furniture which have metal frames and mattress beneath the seating cushions. The mattress which is usually thing can be opened up or infolded to create a bed. Some sofa beds are known for using futon mattresses. The sofa bed’s mattress is if 3 basic types, which are the spring sofa mattress, foam sofa mattress and the pocket-coil mattress.
CONCLUSION
Sofa suites are a collection of all kinds of sofa. These sofas are usually very beautiful and attractive as they are created in various designs that would captivate people. Their unique designs are mind blowing and ravishing, they add beauty and aesthetics to a room.
