Sofa tray table by Lip Lap

How many times have you rested something on the arm of your couch just for a second only to have it fall on the floor? If you answered “none,” gold star for you. But if you answered “ALL THE TIME,” then you might need to learn about couch sleeves.

The Original Couch Arm Wrap by Blisscraft and Brazen

Most commonly made of wood, a couch sleeve is the solution to having to reach all the way to the coffee table to grab the TV remote, your cup of coffee, a book, or anything else that’s always too far away.

Sofa Tray Table by Woodenhomeart

Also known as an arm cover, sofa sleeve, armrest table or arm wrap, couch sleeves can come in a variety of styles and can be used on all types of couches, as long as the couch has arms.

Dovetailed Wood Armrest Table by StitchesSawdustSpark

There are plenty you can find to buy, but there are also a number of tutorials on how to make your own, like the two examples below.

DIY couch sleeve on Home Coming

DIY couch arm table on Merrypad

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