First of all, when choosing any furniture element, we pay attention to its outer shell. We are attracted by the color of textiles, which plays a key role in design, the shade of wood, the silhouette of the whole structure. This is especially true of upholstered furniture, among which the most popular sofas. Buying one, we take into account the quality of its fabric, and also look at accessories, including armrests. And which of them to choose - soft, hard, or even get a model without them - you decide.
Recently, sofas with wooden armrests have been very popular. As a rule, such models look the most stylish, they organically fit into any interior and are combined with the rest of the furniture. The sofa, equipped with wooden armrests, can be a complement to the living room, decorated in a classic style, or it can be a central detail in a minimalistic room.
When buying a similar model of upholstered furniture, it is important to consider its aesthetic qualities. We are talking about the shade of wood, which was used to make the armrests: it should be in harmony with the interior of the room, but at the same time, a complete fusion of colors should not be allowed. Your room should look concise, and not be boring and plain. Please also note that sofas with wooden armrests may have a glossy surface or a matte finish. Which of these two to choose is a matter of your taste.
In addition to the fact that such furniture has excellent aesthetic characteristics, it is also incredibly practical. Sofas with wooden armrests are not so dirty as their textile counterparts. Due to the fact that the most easily soiled place on such upholstered furniture is made of solid material and is not covered with fabric, it is easy to care for. Just wipe it with a damp cloth or using polish - and everything shines. You must admit that it is such a sofa that is an excellent solution for the home where small children live or a large number of pets.
Speaking about the practicality of such a furniture element, it is also worth noting that it performs two functions at once. Sofas with wooden armrests will serve as a couch and a coffee table, which can accommodate books, newspapers, a cup of tea and even a vase of flowers. Therefore, choosing a model with wide armrests, you can not buy decorative tables, chests of drawers and bedside tables, which occupy excess free space.
Such upholstered furniture is not always displayed, and this is perhaps its only minus. However, there is an exception - a sofa-book with wooden armrests with a slight movement of the hand turns into a bed. Of course, even in the unfolded form, the "little book" will not be able to replace the double bed, however, it will be an excellent solution for guests suddenly arriving.
Another transformer, which is characterized by a much higher level of comfort, is a corner sofa with wooden armrests. As a rule, such furniture takes up a lot of free space, but immediately performs many functions. Solid armrests serve as cabinets, the sofa itself quickly turns into a large bed, and under it is a spacious niche. It can store both bedding and personal items.