Again in 2020, my colleague Scott Gilbertson tried the Joybird Eliot couch. And he hated it. Ever since, the Joybird Eliot has been the one choose within the “Keep away from” part of our couches shopping for information. When Joybird reached out explaining that it had revamped the Eliot (and its customer support—extra on that later), I used to be skeptical about making an attempt it. However I did it for you, reader, and I am comfortable to report that after three months of testing, this improved sofa earns a passing grade in my guide.
From Swatch to End
{Photograph}: Louryn Strampe
Each Joybird Eliot sofa is a customized, made-to-order affair. The Eliot is out there in a number of types and configurations. I opted to attempt the Sleeper Couch, since I have been on the hunt for a superb sofa with a built-in mattress for our purchasing information. Joybird despatched me a swatch equipment filled with pleasant little cloth squares in a rainbow of colours. (Clients can get this equipment at no cost, too.) There are practically 80 completely different materials to select from, together with pet-friendly choices and luxurious velvet affairs. A few of these materials add an upcharge.
After sifting by means of the swatches for just a few days, I opted for the Royale Berry, a sturdy and plush pink velvet that was labeled pet-friendly and stain-resistant. The mattress had two choices—Normal or Tempur-Response Reminiscence Foam (sure, from Tempur-Pedic). The web site has useful instruments like AR visualization, plus particular dimensions so you possibly can measure in your area or for supply.
There are some advantages and a few drawbacks to this course of. Because the couches are bespoke, the manufacturing course of can take weeks. However on the constructive facet, these couches include in-person white-glove supply, whereby a workforce will are available and place your new couch wherever it must be. This provides an extra payment that varies in pricing relying on the place you are getting the sofa delivered. As soon as the sofa is prepared, you possibly can set a supply date. Make sure that the world the place your sofa will dwell is evident, and the workforce will deal with the remainder. Supply of my sofa took lower than 10 minutes, and the workforce took the packaging supplies with them.
The sofa appeared even higher than I used to be envisioning, with well-constructed cushions and even stitching. It has two seat cushions and two again cushions, with a pull-out couch mattress. I just like the mid-century fashionable styling, which blends in properly with the remainder of my home, and the new, berry-pink velvet cloth is delicate and plush to the contact. It is also sturdy and stain-resistant, and it is held up properly to quite a few spills. I really like the way in which it seems to be in my front room, and I’ve had many houseguests say the identical factor.
From Sitting to Sleeping
{Photograph}: Louryn Strampe
One in all Scott’s greatest complaints relating to this couch was uneven filling distribution, which Joybird has since reworked. The corporate mentioned it redesigned the nook blocks, adjusted cushioning, and labored with the provider to enhance the tufted buttons. Some particular Eliot fashions bought additional tweaks, like an added assist beam. My sofa has even fill distribution, and regardless that I am the type of one who sits in the identical spot on the sofa for hours each day (I often work from the lounge), mine has held up properly and stays comfy to sit down on. It is slightly on the agency facet, which I like in my couches—I do not get that sinking, stuck-in-the-couch feeling that I’ve with some earlier sofas I’ve examined.
