Looks Similar, Turns Out This Is The Difference Between Sofa and Couch

jAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – For those who want to fill the house with furniturehave you ever wondered about the difference sofa and couch? Although at first glance they look similar, they both have fundamental differences.

As quoted from the San Francisco Design page, the term sofa comes from the Arabic term ‘suffah’, which means a wooden bench covered with pillows and blankets.

In the past, sofas were exclusive luxury items and could only be used by those from the upper classes.

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Today, you can find modern sofa designs that combine cheaper fabrics and textiles with attractive designs.

Sofa more often placed in a formal living room and only used occasionally when relatives visit your house. The size of the sofa is also smaller and can only accommodate a maximum of three people.

Meanwhile, the term couch comes from the French ‘couch’ which means to lie down. Therefore, the couch is not only used to sit and relax with relatives, but also to sleep.

Because it is often used as a place to relax, the couch has a more comfortable and soft texture and is large in size and can accommodate more than four people.

Not only placed in the family room, the couch is also often placed in the bedroom and even the dining room.

When you want to buy furniture, both sofas and couches, make sure you choose products made of quality materials.

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Even though you have to spend more money, the product will last longer so you don’t need to replace it often.

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