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 decide within the “Keep away from” part of our couches buying guide. 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 blissful to report that after three months of testing, this improved sofa earns a passing grade in my e book.
From Swatch to End
{Photograph}: Louryn Strampe
Each Joybird Eliot sofa is a customized, made-to-order affair. The Eliot is accessible in a number of kinds and configurations. I opted to strive 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 package stuffed with pleasant little material squares in a rainbow of colours. (Clients can get this package without spending a dime, too.) There are almost 80 totally 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 way of the swatches for a couple of 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—Customary or Tempur-Response Reminiscence Foam (sure, from Tempur-Pedic). The web site has useful instruments like AR visualization, plus particular dimensions so you may measure on 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 optimistic aspect, these couches include in-person white-glove supply, whereby a group will are available in and place your new couch wherever it must be. This provides an extra price that varies in pricing relying on the place you are getting the sofa delivered. As soon as the sofa is prepared, you may set a supply date. Make certain the world the place your sofa will dwell is evident, and the group will deal with the remaining. Supply of my sofa took lower than 10 minutes, and the group 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 recent, berry-pink velvet material is tender 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 best way it seems in my front room, and I’ve had many houseguests say the identical factor.
From Sitting to Sleeping
{Photograph}: Louryn Strampe
Certainly one of Scott’s largest complaints concerning this couch was uneven filling distribution, which Joybird has since reworked. The corporate stated it redesigned the nook blocks, adjusted cushioning, and labored with the provider to enhance the tufted buttons. Some particular Eliot fashions acquired additional tweaks, like an added help beam. My sofa has even fill distribution, and though I am the type of one that sits in the identical spot on the sofa for hours on daily basis (I often work from the lounge), mine has held up properly and stays comfy to sit down on. It is slightly on the agency aspect, 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.
