All the “in” styles but expect to pay a premium for a brand name that doesn’t go above & beyond in the experience.
Made In: ★★★☆☆
Sustainability: ★★★☆☆
Starting Sofa Price: ★★★★★
See in-person?: ★★★★★
Upholstery: ★★★★☆
Customization: ★★★☆☆
Comfort: ★★★☆☆
Modularity: ★★★★☆
Lead Times: ★★★☆☆
Financing: ★★★★☆
Shipping & Delivery: ★★★★☆
Assembly: ★★★★★
Return Policy: ★★★☆☆
Home Trial: ☆☆☆☆☆
Warranty: ☆☆☆☆☆
Restoration Hardware is a luxury furniture brand that offers exclusive membership perks as well as restaurant and cruise experiences.
Made In: ★★★☆☆
Sustainability: ☆☆☆☆☆
Starting Sofa Price: ★★★★☆
See in-person?: ★★★★★
Upholstery: ★★★☆☆
Customization: ★★☆☆☆
Comfort: ☆☆☆☆☆
Modularity: ★★★★★
Lead Times: ★★★★★
Financing: ★★★★☆
Shipping & Delivery: ★★★★★
Assembly: ★★★★★
Return Policy: ★★★★★
Home Trial: ★★★☆☆
Warranty: ★★☆☆☆
Asia
"Your home is nothing if not personal. At West Elm, we're here to help you create a space that reflects you and what you love. That means forward-thinking, problem-solving design that unites value, quality and responsible manufacturing. Because you should feel good about your home—and how it comes together."
Furniture, Outdoors, Rugs, Bedding, Bath, Lighting, Pillows & Decor, Windows, Art & Mirrors, Kitchen & Dining, Garden, Storage
• "Good design" "Good for you" "Good for the planet"
• Assembled in the USA: "We hand assemble and upholster 65% of our sofas close to home, overseeing the manufacturing process to bring you top-notch quality without the middleman or markup."
• Contract grade
• Sustainably sourced: 52% of our wood furniture is sustainably sourced.
• Fair-trade certified: In 2014, we were the first-ever home retailer to join Fair Trade USA.
• More ways to shop your values: "locally made" "organic" "handcrafted" "certified nontoxic"
Some sofas made in the US and others made other countries around the world.
"These are products of lasting value, classic design and imbued all with a brand that speaks to superb taste and a free spirited individuality."
Living, dining, bed, bath, lighting, textiles, rugs, windows, hardware, decor, art, outdoor
• Wide variety of categories
• Wide variety of sofas
• "The World's Most Comfortable Sofa"
• Design galleries and restaurants
• Some custom options
Sustainably sourced: "Our Good Design approach sources more FSC®-certified, recycled & upcycled materials, resulting in less waste."
52% of our wood furniture is sustainably sourced.
66M plastic bottles kept from landfill through REPREVE® recycled polyester.
Organic: Grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, organic fibers contribute to healthier ecosystems.
RH does not claim to have any sustainability practices.
Pros:
• Trending styles & fabrics
• Variety of silhouettes
• Plenty of upholstery options
• Sectional builder tool to create your own custom configuration
Cons:
• Quality/Durability concerns
• Lead times are long for anything custom
• Customer support concerns (lot's of complains in comments on social media)
Pros:
• Free Swatches
• Membership perks
• RH Credit Card
• Wide variety of options
Cons:
• Not sustainable
• Fabrics are not stain or liquid resistant
• Most items not made in the US
• Not many custom options
$899
$2,700
Total # of Swatches: 75+
# of Upholstery Types: fabrics, leathers, velvets, boucle, etc available. Depends on item
Material Features Available:
Width & depth options, cushion style, leg style, upholstery
Their Perennials Performance Linen fabric is the best for durability and care.
But none of their fabrics are stain resistant, liquid-resistant, pet-friendly or commercial grade.
The Cloud Collection is their most customizable. You can customize the seat depth, fabric, and configuration.
No comfort options, materials based on sofa collection.
No custom cushion options.
8+ modular sofa collections where you create your own configuration
They have 12 modular collections.
• Reversible cushions
• Storage
• Sleeper
Lighting, rugs, windows, décor, art, ottomans
In stock, ready to ship
Custom made: 6-12+ weeks
Home Delivery: Flat rate fee based on your location, from $149 to $99. Usually includes white-glove delivery where items are delivered to your home by appointment to your room of choice — and are then unpacked and fully assembled.
Doorstep Delivery service is available for select items at a lower flat rate. With Doorstep Delivery you are responsible for bringing items into your home, assembly is not included.
Ship to Store: Pick up at a local store for items that are not already in stock at the store. Reduced flat rate fee ($19.99 to $249)
minimal. White glove delivery assembles the item for you
Return Policy:
Most items are eligible for return within 30 days of purchase or delivery for a refund of the merchandise value.
Home Trial: no
n/a
5-7 days if in stock.
In stock items ship within days and delivered with white glove service.
White Glove Delivery and Assembly
30 day returns
Items not eligible for returns: special orders, items that have been installed, personalized items.
Delivery fees are non-refundable (with the exception of manufacturer defects or transit damage.)
Only mattresses have a 10-year limited warranty.
Their other items do not have a warranty.
