After almost a year of use we are decently happy with the Revolve Sofa w/ Reversible Chaise, although I am a little disappointed. That said, at this price it could be a lot worse.
Comfort: 3.5/5
The Revolve sofa is great for lounging, but for me I have to be positioned just right. The armrests are hard and taller than Im used to, so when laying on the sofa my head feels strained even with a pillow to support it. The chaise is decently comfortable when Im seated between the middle and end cushions. The ends of the sofa is pretty horrible for me due to the high armrests.
The rear cushions are firm as hell, which is good if you prefer to sit upright. I prefer a sofa I can sink into, so this doesnt win any points from me. I am thinking about removing or replacing the stuffing inside, but havent gotten around to doing this.
Oddly enough, I really like this sofa for naps and sleeping. We own a Tuft Needle mattress and I sometimes find myself moving into the living room if Im having a restless night. I feel really well rested after sleeping on the Revolve. Our guests have had no issues with it either, so thumbs up in this area.
Design: 2/5
Unremarkable is the first word I would use to describe the Revolves appearance. It isnt ugly, but I IKEA wins handily in this department. We went with the grey fabric which I feel is the most palatable of the available colors. I would say the reference image on is mostly accurate. It doesnt look better or worse in/person compared to photos. I do like the texture, which creates the impression of a heather grey sweater.
When we initially received the sofa I was shocked at how high it sat. We have a TV stand that is on the lower side, and for a few days it was a strange viewing experience. When leaned back on the chaise my toes can sometimes obscure our 65/inch screen. If your TV sits higher or is wall/mounted this wont be an issue, so your mileage will vary.
As other reviewers have reported, the chaise cushion does not sit flush and is angled slightly upwards due to the ottoman. The former doesnt bother me as much as I thought it would, although for an 800+ product I have higher expectations. The end of the chaise cushion also tends to float in the air when youre seated. This can be fixed with a few velcro strips, although you do lose the reversible function if thats important to you. We purchased this sofa in February 2019, so its possible that these issues have been addressed.
Durability: 3.5/5
This sofa has held up decently over what I would say is pretty heavy use. It gets about 4/6 hours of use a day thanks to Netflix, PS4 and working on our laptops. The sofa looks mostly the same, although two of the cushions have sagged where I usually sit. If youre willing to replace the cushions, I would expect this sofa should last a while. In its stock form, Im not sure I want to own it for more than two years.
Overall: 3/5
The Revolve did not meet my expectations for comfort, although it is a decent value for the money. This is a little pricey for college students and young professionals with 800 to spend can probably shell out a little more for something nicer. Im happy to live with it, but if given the choice I wouldnt buy this sofa again.
Decent for the money
After almost a year of use we are decently happy with the Revolve Sofa w/ Reversible Chaise, although I am a little disappointed. That said, at this price it could be a lot worse. Comfort: 3.5/5 The Revolve sofa is great for lounging, but for me I have to be positioned just right. The armrests are hard and taller than Im used to, so when laying on the sofa my head feels strained even with a pillow to support it. The chaise is decently comfortable when Im seated between the middle and end cushions. The ends of the sofa is pretty horrible for me due to the high armrests. The rear cushions are firm as hell, which is good if you prefer to sit upright. I prefer a sofa I can sink into, so this doesnt win any points from me. I am thinking about removing or replacing the stuffing inside, but havent gotten around to doing this. Oddly enough, I really like this sofa for naps and sleeping. We own a Tuft Needle mattress and I sometimes find myself moving into the living room if Im having a restless night. I feel really well rested after sleeping on the Revolve. Our guests have had no issues with it either, so thumbs up in this area. Design: 2/5 Unremarkable is the first word I would use to describe the Revolves appearance. It isnt ugly, but I IKEA wins handily in this department. We went with the grey fabric which I feel is the most palatable of the available colors. I would say the reference image on is mostly accurate. It doesnt look better or worse in/person compared to photos. I do like the texture, which creates the impression of a heather grey sweater. When we initially received the sofa I was shocked at how high it sat. We have a TV stand that is on the lower side, and for a few days it was a strange viewing experience. When leaned back on the chaise my toes can sometimes obscure our 65/inch screen. If your TV sits higher or is wall/mounted this wont be an issue, so your mileage will vary. As other reviewers have reported, the chaise cushion does not sit flush and is angled slightly upwards due to the ottoman. The former doesnt bother me as much as I thought it would, although for an 800+ product I have higher expectations. The end of the chaise cushion also tends to float in the air when youre seated. This can be fixed with a few velcro strips, although you do lose the reversible function if thats important to you. We purchased this sofa in February 2019, so its possible that these issues have been addressed. Durability: 3.5/5 This sofa has held up decently over what I would say is pretty heavy use. It gets about 4/6 hours of use a day thanks to Netflix, PS4 and working on our laptops. The sofa looks mostly the same, although two of the cushions have sagged where I usually sit. If youre willing to replace the cushions, I would expect this sofa should last a while. In its stock form, Im not sure I want to own it for more than two years. Overall: 3/5 The Revolve did not meet my expectations for comfort, although it is a decent value for the money. This is a little pricey for college students and young professionals with 800 to spend can probably shell out a little more for something nicer. Im happy to live with it, but if given the choice I wouldnt buy this sofa again.