Sofa

The term "couch," believed to be derived from the French word "couch," is used to describe "a piece of furniture with no arms used for lying." On the other hand, Merriam-Webster defines a "sofa" as "a long, upholstered seat usually with arms and a back, and often convertible into a bed."The word 'sofa' is actually Turkish, and is derived from the Arabic word 'sofa' which means 'wool' and was sometimes spelt 'sofa'. Originally this was defined as 'a part of the floor raised a foot or two, covered with rich carpets and cushions and used for sitting upon'.A sofa establishes the mood of your living area and serves as the focal point around which the rest of your home's furnishings are arranged. Your style is reflected in the sofa's design and the items around it.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.