Loveseats

1. Loveseats are a great alternative to full-sized sofas. As they are shorter, seating two rather than three or four, they are ideal for smaller spaces in homes with fewer inhabitants. Loveseats will save room and money, making you and your living space happy campers.

2. As with all furniture, measure the target space to be certain your new loveseat will fit. Be sure to leave a little wiggle room on either side, but not too much. The measuring tape is your best friend.

3. The frame is the foundation for all furniture. Kiln-dried hardwoods will last the longest through the years, while plywood frames are more likely to come apart with repeated use. Also pay attention to the joinery. Wooden dowels, corner blocks, metal screws and brackets will serve you well.

4. In choosing your new loveseat, you have several options: the regular loveseat, the sleeper and the recliner loveseat. Sleepers feature hidden full-sized mattresses, and the recliner loveseat, as the name implies, reclines for optimum lounging.

5. Sleeper loveseats offer one big advantage: they convert into a spare full-size bed for guests, and at no cost of space when not in use. Whether they are friends or family members, spare them the floor and treat them to the comforts of the sleeper loveseat.

6. Recliner loveseats are great for hardcore lounging and catnaps. Unlike the standard recliner, the loveseat allows you a partner in crime for the relaxation session of the century.

7. The chair and a half is distinct from the loveseat in its size. It's smaller than a loveseat, conserving space without sacrificing the convenience of seating of two occupants. This is nice either for cuddly couples or the lone lounger of the house with a love for wiggle room.