We Tested and Rated West Elm’s Haven Sofa — Here’s Our Honest Review

If you’re shopping for a new sofa, our Personal Shopper series is your most helpful resource. Those who have followed our forays into the top home retailers’ showrooms know we typically test and review all of their sofas (and other furniture categories) in-store to determine the best model for various lifestyles. One of the OG posts in the series is our review of West Elm sofas.

We covered a total of 13 models, so you could say it’s difficult to choose a favorite. But there are certain picks that are more versatile than others, lending themselves to a wider variety of spaces, interior design styles, and functions. One of them is the Haven. It’s the most popular sofa among our readers, and it’s not hard to see why. Keep reading for our in-depth West Elm Haven Sofa review.

This contemporary couch checks all the boxes if you’re looking for something that’s simultaneously small-space-friendly and good for lounging. Boasting a pine and engineered hardwood frame, the Haven is sturdy while still offering sink-in comfort. That’s because it boasts cushions made from high-resilience foam, which is then wrapped in a soft down alternative material.

Although an innerspring system provides support, we still found both the seat and back cushions to be very plush. That, coupled with an upright sit, allows you to work and socialize from your Haven sofa. On the flip side, its low profile and deep seats still made us rate it as a highly nappable couch. We really weren’t lying when we said this model was versatile!

Aside from its cushy seats, the Haven Sofa also stands out because of its trendy yet timeless design. Low profiles and deep seats are all the rage, and this sofa has both. But its clean silhouette and refined upholstery mean it’ll never look out of date. Its concealed legs only add to its modern appearance.

The sofa is also very customizable; you can choose from four widths, including a 60″ and 82″ width, both of which are great for apartments. There are also numerous upholstery options, from neutral chenille tweeds to jewel-toned velvets. As a result, you can truly make this sofa your own and tailor it to your space.

Of course, if you do have the square footage for a sectional, we would once again recommend the Haven two-piece we viewed in-store. “Its movable back and arm pillows, long bumper chaise, and wide, deep bench-style seat cushions make it ideal for those who love to stretch out, lie down, sit up, or get creative with their lounge positions,” we wrote in our West Elm Haven Sofa review. “True to its name, the Haven makes you comfortable no matter where you end up on it.”

If you’re in the market for a new sofa that fulfills multiple functions, or if you have a particular set of needs and prefer a model you can customize, then you’ll love the Haven Sofa. We have no doubt that you’ll be able to style the Haven and make it fit in with the rest of your living room decor. Its casual design and reversible cushions make it highly practical for everyday use, so you can enjoy lounging without having to sacrifice style. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Buy: Haven Sofa, $1,119.20 (normally $1,399)