Guitar Amp

First let me start by saying Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!!!!!!! Right now im in need of a guitar amp. I am clueless to whats what when it comes to amps so i need some input. I mostly play modern, classic, rock, blues and metal music. Also i have minimal space in my house so it cant be a stack which would be killer but will not happen right now. My friend was telling me that sometimes bass amps can sound better than regular guitar amps is this true? Which would be better tube amp or solid state whats the difference sound wise? Also i dont do any gigs as of now so its more less just around the house amp;as of now i have just these questions but im sure ill have more posted in the future. Thanks everyone for the input and happy holidays tooo ALLLL!