If you’re going to be sitting in your living room for the majority of your time living in your house, you might as well choose a couch that is not only comfortable, but also functional. And when we say functional, we not only mean that it should serve its purpose, but also fits the design of your living room. After all, they spell a great deal to the whole look of the room. They take up a lot of space and sometimes, couches even take up the majority of the space.

Do you know what kind of couches you should get? If you don’t, here are a few suggestions.

Loveseats and Armchairs

Armchairs are really comfortable, however they only really fit one person. Two if you want to get particularly snug in there. They are perfect for your typical dads who still read their newspapers and watch a typical ball game on TV. You pair that with a couple of loveseats, couches that fit 2 to 3 people, then you have a quality living room perfect for your typical happy family.

Of course, the design and the cushions should be up to you. But since these are suggestions, we also suggest you get a contrasting colour different to your curtains. For example, if you have light-coloured curtains, get dark couches.

Modular/Sectional Sofa

This is for larger families, yet it also is a best choice for those who want to save money. Buying a couch that is typically a bunch of tiny sofas together is a good idea for those who want to get a bigger seating space in one single payment. It’s better than buying 2 loveseats. All of the family members can just sit together in this one single sofa. Though, it might be awkward for guests if you’re all going to be squeezing together.

Sofa Bed

For the college student or the struggling employee, this couch is not only good for accommodating guests, but also doubles as your bed when night comes. It also serves as a second bed if you happen to have guests over and don’t have an extra room. Not really surprising, since it’s become a trend to have smaller apartments, what with them also serving their purpose of giving a roof to people’s heads. As long as they do that, no one is really complaining about small spaces, until they get older and decide to have a family, that is.

The Ottoman

Are they really couches or footstools? You can buy one of two of them after buying the sofa of your choice. They give an extra seating space if the sofa is already full of people. And if the living room only has you in it, you can use it as a footstool during your downtime. Relaxing becomes different depending on the different couches you get.