West Elm Harmony Sofa | Review + How to Clean White Couch 

I can’t keep my dog off! She hops right up there as soon as I leave the house! Can’t blame her, it’s pretty comfy

Georgie Walters thank you for the love you always leave! ❤️

Pattymac Knits thank you! We’ve been really pleased with our items from there. Quality could be a little better for the price on certain things, I’ll be honest. But we always wait for a big sale to buy something if we’ve had our eye on it and are always pleased. Remind me to tell you the story about our sheets from there though!! 😂

Bell and Cotton OK!! HA HA!!! yeah furniture is very hit or miss it seems to me. My couch is from Pier One and it's held up better than the chair we got a Grand Furniture. Both are pretty ratty looking at this point, but new furniture is not on the list at this point. ❤️

Pattymac Knits Pier one makes decent stuff! And I had a couch from grand years ago that was great for what I payed for it. But most of the nicer items that we have are either vintage and well made or they’re from restoration hardware. Most companies do not make quality, solid items anymore. It’s really a shame.

Bell and Cotton Truer words were never spoken! I am so shocked and disappointed by the offerings in the stores. And it's all pretty expensive to be so cheap. I bought a box spring for my bed a couple months ago because I was tired of sleeping on the floor. I ordered one from Walmart that I had to put together. All 10 slats were too long!! Fortunately my neighbor has wood working tools so he trimmed them all down to size. But that was $100 and I had to do all the labor on it. Still, I'm so happy to be in a normal bed set up again. Two years on the floor was enough. I was experimenting with tiny house life, and I don't think the whole loft and mattress on the floor thing is gonna work for me now. 🤣😂🤣😂

Pattymac Knits hahahaha even in my thirty two years I’m realizing comfort is EVERYTHING!! That’s terrible that box spring came like that. I would have had to take it back! That’s ridiculous. Good thing for your neighbor!

extra deep or standard?

Hey Kimberly! I’m not sure on the differences between the couch we have and the sleeper, but yes our bottom cushions are a big slab of memory foam. The pillows are down filled. I think it has relaxed quite a bit. I was worried about it relaxing too much and getting slouchy looking, but it has softened just enough. We’ve had it for about 2/3 years now.

Kelsey, it definitely has a more relaxed look as it comes which I loved because I didn’t have to worry about wear. I had a couch years ago that after one year you could see where we all normally sat 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ve had this west elm couch a few years ago and it looks the same as when I bought it.

Not a bit, it arrived on time and they even brought it up to our second floor and put it together for us. West Elm is fantastic, I have a bed from them, several sheets, rugs and curtains. They've been great about returns, delivery and customer service in general. I also did an updated blog post about this couch that may have some additional info for you. meganbellmade.com/blog/2020/9/17/our-super-kid-pet-friendly-white-couch-a-review-of-west-elms-harmony-sofa

A girl can dream! So glad it was helpful 💛

Do you have the performance velvet?

@@deniseinternoscia4012 eco weave oyster as well. Not sure how velvet would clean while also maintaining it's texture, but perhaps taking them to a cleaner, so it'll be professionally cleaned would be best to try keeping its texture. 😖💁🏻 by the way, how is the comfortably in velvet if you do have it?

I have used hot/cold with no issues. I always dry on extra low though.

I just use a little warm water and dish soap. I have made the mistake of setting my coffee cup on the arms a few times and it came right out! Amazing.

I believe it does! The large would personally be a bit much. The standard or small is plenty of space.

How do you like the couch? What is the color that you ordered?

@@catherineim2431 just spot cleaned it today!! I wish I got a warmer color but I think I need to add in a few darker pillows to solve for that. Other than that we love it - I vacuum it and folex once a week for upkeep

Yes! It’s the eco weave! Dry on extra low if possible

Tirzah Payne I know the color is oyster and it’s the eco weave as well. I’m super impressed with how this holds up and cleans up! Especially with a baby on the way.

Bell and Cotton it’s beautiful!!!!

@@MeganBell how is the couch now? WE couches haven’t had the best reviews!

I put my covers in the washer!

No problem with the dryer, I just use extra low setting and they dry very quickly. No shrinking!

Thanks! The color of ours is oyster

3ish years later and I swear this sofa looks the same as when I brought it home. No pilling and I’ve washed the covers several times.

Catherine Lockinger Did you end up getting one? How is yours holding up? I have the distressed velvet extra depth on order, will have to wait forever it seems.

118!

It’s the eco weave in oyster.

It actually is neither. It is very much like the inside of an oyster shell. So it has a touch of gray to it.

Megan Bell Thank you!!

I have the distressed velvet light taupe, it's beautiful. I'm here because my 2 yr old nephew peed on it and I need to clean it😔

Oddly enough I have an entire video about this couch! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-U59Zjv90siY.html

oyster in ecoweave

It is definitely soft! We love it

Hi! I have the standard and really don’t see a need for the extra deep as the standard is already very deep in my opinion! Good luck 💛

@@MeganBell Thank you for the suggestion and I am very excited to buy my new couch!

This is the ecoweave. It’s made from recycled plastic bottles actually. Not sure how it compares to RH

It’s an off slightly grayish white. It’s not stark white and it’s not cream. Very much like the color of the inside of an oyster shell.

I think she said its the eco weave, probably in like white something

Rebecca Cope standard! 👌🏻

@@MeganBell Thanks! We have been searching for a couch for over a year and I finally settled on the Harmony. We have had a sectional for years and decided to go with a standard couch this time around. I still want to be able to "lounge", though. I'm just not sure if the extra deep would be obnoxiously deep. Do you feel like the standard is still lounge-worthy?

Rebecca Cope standard is PLENTY deep. My husband and I can lay side by side on it comfortably which is kind of unheard of for a regular couch. I think you’d be happy with the standard as it’s already deeper than most couches. This is definitely a lounging couch! But I love that it still looks modern and sophisticated.

@@MeganBell Thanks so much for the feedback!!

Bell and Cotton I have the extra deep and it’s basically a twin bed in the living room, which is exactly what I wanted!!! But if you’re not prepared for that size standard is prob better :)

I will say that West Elm quality seems to vary, but I have been SUPER happy with this couch. Especially over some of my nicer, more expensive Restoration Hardware furniture that hasn't held up nearly as well and gets way less use. The Harmony is just SO cozy. But the one thing you may consider when choosing this couch is the height. We chose it because it is low, modern and a perfect height for having small children. However, it may be difficult to get in and out of for older or larger people. We haven't ever had any issues with our guests and that does include some elderly and larger folk, but it is something to consider.

dryer on low

Mae Crowell I was lucky and they had the exact one I wanted in store so we were able to have it home the same day we went in to buy it. It took me three months to convince my husband of this couch and he loves it more than I do I think! It’s so deep and comfy and I’m really impressed with it after two years. The ONLY negative feedback I have is that you need to be very careful of the legs. They’re these wooden beams that have a veneer of some sort over them and it chips very easily so just be careful when you’re setting it up or moving it.

Bell and Cotton thank you for your reply - seriously makes me feel much more confident in getting it! As far as the legs go, thanks for the warning! I wonder if they’d be easy to change out if something bad happened to them..? I might see if there any in our local West Elm’s inventory or if they will be getting any! I think the more I research, the more I feel like going the same route as you and purchasing in store! Thanks again!

Mae Crowell no problem! I love mine and it’s way cheaper than the cloud at restoration and way better quality than a white ikea couch! As far as the legs go, the placement of the screw holes make it seem likely you could replace them, but mine are in great shape! I’ve moved the couch once and didn’t have any damage. However the store display had damage and one review online mentioned them damaging easily. I would just be cautious when or if you move them. They are hidden under the couch so shouldn’t receive any wear unless you were to move the couch. Good luck!!👍🏻

Hi Mae - Did you end up getting the couch? My wife and I plan on getting this couch in grey (since we have a toddler) during Labor Day.

I don’t remember the type of fabric, but the color is oyster.

Is it the performance velvet?

eco weave is oyster i believe

@@ethanhouser415 I think they have a few eco weaves but this does look like oyster. I hope so because I ordered it. Lol

Yes ecoweave in oyster

Have you tried washing your covers? Also spot treating with blue dawn dish soap works wonders

Also mine is pristine still. It’s been 4 years and I just wrote a blog post about it over on my website meganbellmade.com

I’m too afraid I think i will take it to the dry cleaners. Mine is different fabric so I’m hesitant to put it in the wash. But maybe i can try it with one of the smaller pillows.

That’s what I did. I tested the smallest pillows first and they came out great! Good luck!

Sharice - I am seriously thinking of buying, what fabric did you get that stains galore? Would want to avoid that!

Mine says spot clean as well and I’ve shown you in the video how I clean mine.

Megan Bell thank you so much!!! 🙏❤️🥰

I don’t have this issue, personally. I’m sorry you’re experiencing that. My cushions go in easily and fluff out easily. I wonder if they’ve changed something about this couch since I’ve purchased it. I wish you luck!

Standard

I bought this just now. Is this a small or large? I bought the large.

meganbellmade.com/blog/2020/9/17/our-super-kid-pet-friendly-white-couch-a-review-of-west-elms-harmony-sofa

Wonderful, still looks brand new to me!

ecoweave in oyster.

The chaise doesn’t have a seam at all.

I think it just needs to be fluffed a little

Color is oyster, not sure of the fabric.

I can tell you nothing has changed. My couch is still lovely and hasn’t begun to sag or anything. I clean it the same as I always have.

@@MeganBell Perfect thank you!!!

@meganbell what is the fabric?

Eco weave in oyster

@@MeganBell Thanks. Looks slightly greyish, so more options with color than white i assume?

@@nic9972 from far away it looks white. But up close the fabric has threads of gray and taupe as well so it really does blend with anything.

@@MeganBell so cool and great vid. Thank you

I do. And it’s still in new condition

LOL!

It sounds like you enjoy a more of structured sofa. There’s nothing wrong with the harmony. It’s just more of a relaxed, comfy style.

You're welcome. Some viewers tend to avoid extending a "heads up" from the other side. For me, I would rather know than not know. Otherwise, kudos.