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Just wanting your simple opinion..

8 years ago

Just wanting your simple opinion on which arm style you like better with the sofa I'm customizing. I love the "modernized farmhouse" look (if that's what the style of the pic in the left is).. but cannot decide which sofa arms go better with that particular look. I'm sure either would be fine, but I always love others' input. The only thing I don't like about the track arm is the fact that the arm goes so far up. The sofa will be that same blue/gray as in the pic.



Comments (24)

  • 8 years ago




  • 8 years ago

    I like rolled arms best. I think it's more classic. I am a traditional kinda gal, though and not quite sure what farmhouse style means to you.

  • 8 years ago
    Have you sat on either? I prefer the look of the straight arm but rolled arm is usually more comfortable.
  • 8 years ago



  • 8 years ago

    I also prefer the rolled arms With these two choices.

  • 8 years ago

    I kind of want to do the lamp in the pic above, or this lamp shown, but I don't know if the roll arm is too "traditional" for it? Or if the track arm will make it look way too modern.


  • 8 years ago

    Straight arm will look great with the other elements your are thinking about.

  • 8 years ago

    Straight arm would be best choice imho.

  • 8 years ago

    I think you could use those floor lamps with either sofa. However, I can see the lamps' designs maybe fitting better with the straight arm sofa.

  • 8 years ago

    Straight arm

  • 8 years ago

    I think the rolled arms are much better proportioned. As it's such a classic, timeless design, it would work with a variety of other elements.

  • 8 years ago

    The straight arm might look more current but I prefer the rolled arm (the look and the comfort). I think the lamp would work with either. I vote rolled arms.


  • 8 years ago

    Rolled arms are much more comfortable than straight arms. The lamp will look fine - after all both the sofa arms and the lamp will have rounded shapes!

  • 8 years ago

    Straight.

  • 8 years ago

    I went to the furniture store today to see the sofas in person. Does the track arms width look too skinny (thus making it look cheap)? It kind of reminded me of t-Rex.. big body and small arms.



    I like the rolled arm as well but just think it may look out of place.



  • 8 years ago

    Anymore opinions with the real life pics? :)

  • 8 years ago
    Rolled arm. It takes a little more space, do you have it?
  • 8 years ago

    I think the rolled arm will be fine and is probably more comfortable especially if you will ever lie on the sofa with your head propped on the arm, pillow or not.

    Do you have the armless chairs? Armless chairs without a table in front of you are pretty uncomfortable for a lot of people because they don't know what to do with their arms.

  • 8 years ago

    Definitely the rolled arm. My parents had a straight arm and they bought it probably in the late 60's. It was uncomfortable for resting your arm or for napping.

  • 8 years ago

    I wouldn't pick one or the other based solely on "look". Since you are the one that will be relaxing in, sitting in etc, your decision should include how comfortable it was for you to sit in w/arm resting etc. Normal positions you find yourself relaxing in. Many people like the slope of the straight arm. Do you lay on your couches? How does it feel w/a throw pillow to lay down etc?


    More important to ensure the quality of the fabric and construction will give you years of good use.


    If strictly basing on "look", I vote straight arm for the modern farmhouse style you are seeking.


  • PRO
    8 years ago
    The rolled arm in this style is very traditional. Almost “Early American”. Not for modern farmhouse look. Straighter arms but not high sides. Pillows for lounging.
  • 8 years ago

    Always choose comfort. Do choose chairs and sofas with arms. Few people, if any, actually like sitting for an extended time without armrests.


    Find furnishings you find visually appealing and then sit down and rest your arm on the arm of the chair and/or sofa for a few minutes.

  • 8 years ago
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    A sofa is supposed to be a comfortable piece of furniture if it is to be enjoyed. Therefore, I would choose the rolled arms. I don't think either sofa looks bad with your style, but in the long run, I believe you will be glad if you choose BOTH form and function.