# DIY Wooden Armrests This DIY Wooden Armrest Sofa Table Enhances Store-Bought Furniture By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofa-table References: [makezine](http://makezine.com/2015/04/18/sofa-hack-wooden-armrest-table-built-cup-holder/) & [abeautifulmess](http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2015/04/diy-wooden-sofa-sleeve-with-cup-holder.html) With maker and DIY culture in full swing, the number of consumers opting to create their own personalized items is increasing exponentially, which is evident with this DIY wooden armrest sofa table. Capable of being implemented onto [store-bought furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidone) to help offer an enhanced level of customization, the wooden armrest is the work of Mandi from the blog Making Nice in the Midwest. Designed to hold a beverage or other [couch essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table), the wooden armrest is created by the user individually to suit the kind of furniture they have in their dwelling. Despite consumer preference to opt for store-bought products, many are turning to DIY ways to help enhance and customize the items as seen with the DIY wooden armrest sofa table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Maker and DIY Culture:** Opportunities for businesses to create and sell DIY kits and tutorials for consumers. - **Enhanced Customization:** Businesses can offer personalized options for store-bought furniture to meet the growing consumer desire for uniqueness. - **Personalization:** Opportunities for companies to implement personalized design options for consumers to create their own unique products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Retail:** Companies can offer DIY kits and personalized design options for consumers to upgrade their store-bought furniture. - **Home Improvement:** DIY culture provides opportunities for businesses to offer new products and services to homeowners interested in DIY projects. - **Craft Supplies:** The rise in DIY culture provides opportunities for craft supply companies to offer materials and tutorials for consumers looking to create their own personalized items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Height-Adjustable Laptop Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-and-laptop-table.md) - [Spinning Storage Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table.md) - [Striking Landscape Desk Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-wrist-rest.md) - [General Store-Inspired Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic.md) - [Built-In Storage Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cask-sofa.md) - [Bespoke Furniture Tool Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cam-dowel-jig-set.md) - [Dog Bed-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-furniture-design.md) - [Sustainable Easy-Repair Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anderssen-voll1.md) - [Simplistic Wooden Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nuo.md)