Old Sweetwater Cottage: Sofa, Couch, Chesterfield, Divan, Davenport...

Depending on where you grew up and what era it was, you probably use one of these names in the title for the larger piece of furniture you sit (or lie) on. I grew up saying *couch,* but now say *sofa* because it seems....I don't know....less harsh-sounding and more hip, modern and chic.
I've been casually looking for the perfect sofa. I'm not trying to impress anyone, nor make a statement...I just want COMFORTABLE, but cottage-stylish. It's nice to have friends help keep an eye out for you too. Mary found a simple casual sofa.....

Fran found formal....very formal....

Suzie found a ~~seriously~~ ~~silly~~ sofa that lights up....why it does? We don't know.

Then Willow found the organic...as in cork. Call me *old fashioned* but I like a BACK on my ~~couch~~ sofa.

Megan even found a METAL ~~torture~~ ~~device~~....divan.

Friends, I sooo appreciate your help, but I just want something like this......

Uh....Kitty, it looks VERY comfy, but to have to lint-brush myself after sitting on my ~~davenport~~ sofa...and I don't have a cat? No.

Doxie, thanks, but a little too high-stylized for me. HELP!

23 comments:

Donna M. Kohlstrom said...: It will always be "sofa" and "couch" for me.

Love the pics, especially the one that lights up and the metal one They look great as an art piece but wouldn't want to sit on one!

The first sofa would be my choice especially with the footstool.; June 28, 2010 at 3:13 AM
Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl said...: Janean,
I am of no help to you today, as on my sofa there are TWO dogs and the lint roller in my hand! Uggg!!!
Have a good one, dear one :)
xo
Robin; June 28, 2010 at 3:55 AM
Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...: I'm with you on the soft and cushy white sofas that you can just plop down on and feel so comfortable.

hugs
Sissie; June 28, 2010 at 4:09 AM
Allie and Pattie said...: LOL Your "friends" are a hoot. There are some nice ones here, though a bit pricey
http://www.notooshabby.com/index.htm

xoxo Pattie; June 28, 2010 at 4:35 AM
Becky Garrison said...: Yup, couch most of the time unless I'm talking to someone who is more refined and might not understand . . . then it's sofa!; June 28, 2010 at 5:12 AM
Anonymous said...: We pretty much say 'couch' too, but you are so right.. sofa sounds so much more refined!!
It is so hard to find 'the one' isn't it? An important decision for sure... your behind will spend a fair bit of time there...
:) Flick; June 28, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Mari Nuñez said...: Hola Janean,

The first sofa is perfectly fine for me!

Have a blessed day!; June 28, 2010 at 5:32 AM
Shay said...: Aussie here so I pretty mich admit to using the bogan term "lounge".

And if aint sqishy under my tushie it aint a sofa...; June 28, 2010 at 5:41 AM
Formerly known as Frau said...: Sophie would love the last one! Have a wonderful week.; June 28, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Farmgirl Cyn said...: It's a sofa for me! Tho I DO remember using davenport when I was younger!
How's about the purse/pocketbook dilemma???; June 28, 2010 at 9:08 AM
It's me said...: Eh...i will the first one......and Iris and Trevor will both the last one.......they are amazing !!!! how are you my dear Janean????? enjoy the summer !!! love Ria...; June 28, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Maura @ Kisiwa Creek Photography said...: Hello Janean! My Grandparents and Mom were English and so it was a Chesterfield in the living room but on the veranda it was a davenport. Not sure why. I LOVE the sofa you like with the slip cover...the shape even under the cover is clasic. I also like the first one but the backs a tad bit low for me. Looks like a comfy seat though. Good luck finding your perfect 'sofa'...enjoy the hunt! Maura :); June 28, 2010 at 9:50 AM
FairfieldHouse said...: Janean,

We speak the same language and share the same style. I wish you luck on your quest for the best suited sofa for your home!

Your Friend,

Deborah; June 28, 2010 at 9:53 AM
Rita said...: I love a nice comfy sofa/couch that you can curl up on and read a good boook. Have fun finding one!; June 28, 2010 at 10:39 AM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said...: I had fun choosing sofas for our house in Florida...we bought 2 red sofas and they always make me happy! I love something comfortable..above all! ♥; June 28, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Karen said...: I always say couch. I love the comfy ones. And one where I won't mind my big fluffy dog snuggling up next to me on his towel.; June 28, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Deb said...: I say couch...my Nana called it the Devan...I had forgot all about that till I read your post...; June 28, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Pondside said...: Always a chesterfield in our house - still is!; June 28, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Dolores said...: What an array of different type of sofas....
I like the white comfy looking one, but in a different color.... our dog thinks the sofa is hers.... well actually it is.; June 29, 2010 at 5:40 AM
Laurie said...: Very cute! Don't you think the light up one just screams cottage:0)

Good luck in your search, can't wait to see what you end up with...; June 29, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Technodoll said...: Yep, sofa it is for us too... hard to be a sofa potato :-D

How about this one??

http://www.harvestmoon.co.uk/images/tetrad/tet-eastwd2-sf-600.jpg

oooo this one! :-D

http://www.janniefunster.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Best_Looking_Man.jpeg; June 29, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Tammy @ tinselshop.com said...: Great post! I love YOUR choice, good luck with your search!

Best wishes,
Tammy; June 30, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Anonymous said...: The first sofa would be my choice And second one looking like king chair model. Really Ur Choice is good.

Thanks For Sharing..

Sofa; July 3, 2010 at 3:37 AM