- 90-day trial period.
- Relatively cheap (depending on model).
- 25-year warranty.
- Interesting financing offers.
- Removable cover, which is washable at 60°C.
Your Sleep Matters!
Your Sleep Matters!
IKEA needs no introduction.
The Swedish business empire is best known for its affordable, practical, and well-designed furniture, but IKEA is also no stranger to the sleep world.
You're likely to have come across a large selection of IKEA mattresses, beds, and sleep accessories.
But are IKEA mattresses any good?
And how do you make sense of the vast selection available?
We've spent some time in the IKEA sleep world to give you this IKEA mattress review 🤓
Below, you'll find our selection of the best IKEA mattresses to buy in the UK, the best alternatives, and all the nitty-gritty you need to pay attention to when buying from IKEA.
Let's get straight to it 👇
Here is a concise overview of the most popular IKEA mattresses, which will give you the most important points such as price, the degree of firmness, and the feeling of comfort.
We were not impressed with the IKEA Morgedal.
It is a very firm cold foam mattress (9 out of 10 on our firmness scale) and does not allow the sleeper to sink in efficiently, thereby misaligning the spine and creating pressure points.
Read our full review on the IKEA Morgedal.
The IKEA Moshult is a foam mattress that's only 10 cm thick. Due to this low height, it is only suitable for occasional nights.
This mattress is not suitable for heavy builds. IKEA recommends it as a children's mattress.
We recommend you check out some of our recommended mattresses for babies and children.
The Ikea Malfors mattress is a foam mattress that's only 12 cm thick.
It does not adapt well to the body and we would only recommend it for lighter-weight people.
You could possibly use this mattress in a guest room.
The Husvika mattress is an IKEA spring mattress. It consists of polyester foam and a steel spring core.
The mattress is only available in the size 80 x 200 cm and therefore only suitable for children and singles.
It does not adapt well to the body and should thus only be used by lighter-weight people.
You can use the IKEA Husvika in a guest bedroom.
The IKEA Hamarvik is a spring mattress.
It is available in medium-firm and firm.
We'd rate these as 7 and 9 out of 10 respectively on the Sleep Hero firmness scale.
The IKEA Hövag isn't a very high-quality or good mattress.
It is not very comfortable but of average quality if you sleep on your stomach.
The Ikea Hövåg mattress is available in two versions: medium-firm and firm.
Read our full IKEA Hövag review.
The IKEA Hyllestad mattress is a pocket spring mattress and is one of the top quality mattresses from the Swedish furniture manufacturer.
You can also choose its firmness: medium-firm and firm.
The mattress is equipped with a layer of memory foam, which ensures good adaptability to your body.
One drawback of the mattress is that it is relatively heavy.
The Hokkåsen mattress is one of the thickest mattress offered by IKEA.
The Hokkåsen is a medium-firm pocket spring mattress with integrated memory foam.
The springs provide high elasticity and distribute pressure fairly well.
The IKEA Vatneström is the newest addition to the IKEA mattress range.
It is one of the higher-quality IKEA mattresses.
The mattress combines natural latex, coconut fibre, cotton, and wool to the pocket springs to provide for additional comfort, good temperature, and a restful sleeping environment.
The IKEA Hidrasund is the thickest IKEA mattress available.
It is a medium-firm pocket spring mattress with integrated latex foam.
Like the Vatneström, this mattress combines natural latex, coconut fibre, cotton, and wool to the pocket springs to provide for additional comfort and a cooler sleep.
Walking through an IKEA store is a bit like venturing through a well-designed maze.
But exploring their mattress world is more like running around a chaotic maze with no lights turned on - especially if you're new to mattresses.
With an extensive selection of mattresses in a variety of different mattress materials, it can be challenging to navigate the IKEA sleep space.
It doesn't help that the names of the different models are all of Swedish origin and give no indication as to what type of mattress to expect.
But, luckily, that's why we're here to help you 🥳
We've spent countless hours making sense of IKEA mattresses so that you don't have to.
IKEA mattresses all look very similar - but they're all quite different.
The best way to divide them is to look a the different materials.
IKEA offers mattresses made of many different materials, including springs, pocket springs, cold foam, polyether, latex, and memory foam.
In order to make sense of the IKEA mattress range, we've sorted the mattresses according to mattress type in the tables below.
This will make it easier for you to find the right model quickly.
These are mattresses for adults only - IKEA also offers numerous kids' and cot mattresses, which we'll explore in more detail further down in this article 👇
All-foam mattresses are among the cheapest mattresses available.
But, there can be significant differences in the quality of foam mattresses, depending on the type of foam used.
High-density memory foam, for example, is a very high-quality foam that can offer you an exceptional night's sleep.
Cheap polyether foam, in contrast, won't be very comfortable - or supportive.
READ MORE ABOUT FOAM MATTRESSES
Take a look at the UK IKEA foam mattresses below 👇
| Type | Height | Layers & density | Firmness | Cover | Price from | |
| Morgedal | High resilience foam | 18 cm |
High resilience polyurethane foam (35 kg / m3) Polyurethane foam (28 kg / m3) |
Firm | Cotton & polyester | £129 |
| Malfors | Foam | 12 cm | Polyurethane foam (28 kg / m3) | Medium-firm & firm | Cotton & polyester | £85 |
| Moshult | Foam | 10 cm |
Polyurethane foam (28 kg / m3) |
Medium-firm | Cotton& polyester | £70 |
Spring mattresses are the most common mattresses worldwide 🌍
They generally offer much better support and better ventilation than foam mattresses.
Like foam mattresses, though, you can get both quality spring mattresses (like pocket sprung mattresses) or cheap spring mattresses (like open coil mattresses).
You're also likely to find hybrid mattresses, which combine pocket springs with multiple layers of foam 😎
We really like hybrid mattresses, but, currently, IKEA doesn't offer any hybrid models.
Our favourite hybrid mattress right now is the Simba Hybrid.
READ MORE ABOUT SPRING MATTRESSES
Take a look at the UK IKEA spring mattresses below 👇
| Type | Height | Layers | Firmness | Cover | Price from | |
| Vatneström | Pocket springs | 26 cm | Steel springs with latex foam | Medium-firm & firm | Cotton | £499 (standard double) |
| Hokkåsen | Pocket springs | 31 cm | Double weld springs with polyurethane foam & memory foam | Medium-firm & firm | Cotton & polyester | £379 (standard double) |
| Hyllestad | Pocket springs | 27 cm | Steel springs with polyurethane foam & memory foam | Medium-firm & firm | Cotton & polyester | £215 |
| Hövag | Pocket springs | 24 cm | Steel springs with polyurethane foam | Medium-firm & firm | Cotton & polyester | £129 |
| Hamarvik | Springs | 21 cm | Bonell steel springs with polyurethane foam | Medium-firm & firm | Cotton & polyester | £99 |
| Husvika | Springs | 13 cm | Bonell steel springs with polyurethane foam | Firm | Cotton & polyester | £115 (only available in 80 x 200 cm) |
| Hafslo | Springs | 18 cm | Bonell steel springs with polyurethane foam | Firm | Cotton & polyester | £75 |
| Vadsö | Springs | 17 cm | Bonell steel springs with polyurethane foam | Firm | Polyester | £55 |
Choosing a new mattress is never easy - something IKEA is well aware of.
That's why they've developed a digital IKEA mattress quiz to help you find the right mattress.
This online quiz leads you through a series of questions to help you find your ideal mattress 🤔
Questions include:
We'll explain why these points matter below 👇
The quiz is super simple and only takes a few minutes to complete.
Once finished, IKEA recommends a number of mattresses from their range.
Of course, the size of your mattress matters if you're sharing your bed with a partner 👩❤️👨
But, there are also a few other things you need to pay attention to:
If you have a large enough mattress with good edge support and low motion transfer, you can share a bed most comfortably with another person.
Your bed frame also matters.
Unless you're looking to invest in a new bed frame as well, you'll need to get a mattress that works well with your current bed frame.
Your build, weight, and preferred sleeping position affect the degree of firmness you should be choosing.
We categorise mattresses according to our Sleep Hero firmness scale, which runs from 1 to 10 (where 1 is the softest and 10 the firmest).
Lighter-weight people, for example, will often do better on a slightly softer mattress, while heavier-weight people or those of larger builds often require a firmer mattress that offers more support.
Similarly, side sleepers often need a softer mattress that allows their hips and shoulders to sink in more deeply 🛌
Back sleepers and stomach sleepers can opt for a slightly firmer mattress as they need more lift for their hips and shoulders.
Getting the right mattress firmness to match your build and preferred sleeping position is important to allow for optimal spinal alignment 📏
Your spine should remain straight no matter your sleeping position.
This will prevent aches and pains.
Different mattress materials retain heat differently.
This is why your preferred temperature matters.
Memory foam, for example, retains more heat than other types of foam 🥵
This isn't ideal if you're a heavy sweater or easily feel hot at night.
Spring mattresses are generally the most breathable, and the preferred choice for heavier sweaters or people who prefer a cooler sleep ❄️
IKEA mattresses are available in most standard UK mattress sizes 🇬🇧
Standard UK sizes include:
Additionally, IKEA mattresses are also commonly available in standard European sizes 🇪🇺
Standard European sizes include:
Not all IKEA mattresses are available in all sizes.
Children, teenagers, and young adults can sleep quite comfortably on the smaller mattress sizes, but we'd recommend that couples choose a double mattress or larger.
This ensures that both partners have enough space to move comfortably.
IKEA has some of the most affordable mattresses on the market.
Even their most expensive mattresses are quite a bit cheaper than other value-for-money alternatives like the Nectar memory foam mattress and the Simba Hybrid.
But, like with most things in life, you end up getting what you pay for.
Many of the IKEA mattresses are unnecessarily firm and uncomfortable 😩
They may be a good option for occasional use or if you need a cheap mattress urgently, but we wouldn't recommend them for long-term use.
We'd recommend you look at some of our UK mattress alternatives below 👇
By now you know that we're not big fans of IKEA mattresses.
Many value-for-money bed-in-a-box mattress brands offer much better quality and attractive features, like free delivery & returns and lengthy trial periods.
Our favourite bed-in-a-box mattresses include:
Understandably, if you're looking at budget mattresses, these may be a little out of your price range 💷
If you're looking for a good budget mattress brand, we'd recommend turning to Silentnight mattresses instead.
Many of the Silentnight mattresses are also very well priced, but a lot more comfortable than most IKEA mattresses.
As with all mattresses, pay attention to the quality of the individual mattress materials 👌
Always look for all-foam mattresses with high-density foams and spring mattresses with a high spring count.
Of course, IKEA is more than just a hub for mattresses.
They sell everything you could possibly need to enhance your bedroom.
If you need to buy a new bed frame, then IKEA is a great place to start.
You'll find actual bed frames as well as slatted bases in the IKEA store and on Amazon.
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A mattress protector is a must-have for anyone who cares about their mattress.
IKEA offers numerous options, including single-layer protectors and waterproof protectors.
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IKEA also offers numerous well-priced pillows for both adults and children.
Add a pillow protector to keep it safe.
You can schlepp to your nearest IKEA store to buy an IKEA mattress - but you can also simply order online.
Like standard bed-in-a-box mattresses, IKEA mattresses are delivered rolled-up and vacuum-pressed.
But, unlike other mattress brands like Eve and Simba, IKEA still charges for delivery 🚛
Delivery fees vary according to the size of the parcel ordered - and since mattresses are often quite large, you can expect to pay a bit more.
With Selected Day Delivery, your item will be delivered to the room of your choice within 4 - 30 days.
With Express Delivery, your item will be delivered to the room of your choice within 1 -3 days.
While we expect IKEA delivery costs to be cut at some point, we think ordering through Amazon is a much smarter idea.
Amazon has a huge range of IKEA products.
Numerous IKEA products even qualify for free delivery 🥳
Products are generally dispatched within 10 days of purchase.
Of course, if you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll also get faster delivery.
Even though IKEA offers a standard 365-day returns period, this only applies to products that can be returned in a new & unused condition, with the original packaging.
IKEA mattresses only come with a "90-day love it or exchange it" returns policy.
We're not fans of this.
Most of the mattress brands we recommend offer completely risk-free trial periods.
For example:
These trial periods are great as they allow you to test the mattresses in the comfort of your own home.
If you're not satisfied, you simply return them, free of charge, and get a full refund 💷
If you're not happy with your IKEA mattress, you can return it - provided it is not dirty, marked, or damaged.
IKEA will offer you an exchange or a credit note.
So be prepared to spend the price of the mattress, even if you don't end up keeping it.
If you choose a more expensive mattress, you'll also have to pay the difference. If you choose a less expensive mattress, IKEA will give you a credit note on an IKEA refund card.
If you had your mattress delivered, the collection and delivery of the replacement mattress will be free of charge.
IKEA offers an amazing 25-year warranty on all mattresses.
This is considerably longer than competitor brands, most of which only offer 5 or 10 years.
Only the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress and the Nectar memory foam mattress come with a longer lifetime guarantee.
Of course, we wouldn't recommend keeping a mattress for that long.
Most mattresses should be replaced every 8 -12 years.
IKEA offers a number of advantages.
Compared to other mattresses, IKEA mattresses are reasonably priced.
They also have a very large selection of mattresses available. The 25-year warranty is certainly unique in the mattress market.
Finally, delivery costs have been reduced significantly and you can save yourself the ordeal of having to transport a bulky mattress.
Nonetheless, delivery costs can quickly escalate, and other mattress manufacturers - such as Simba - deliver mattresses completely free of charge.
There are also disadvantages to shopping at IKEA.
The selection is too large and causes confusion for the customer, who cannot assess the characteristics of each IKEA mattress. Many IKEA mattresses are also only available in limited sizes.
Overall, we think that IKEA should reduce their selection to a few but higher-quality models.
Some of the IKEA mattresses are great though. Two of the latest models, the IKEA Hidrasund and the IKEA Vatneström, are interesting ecological models made of high-quality materials.
If you choose an IKEA mattress, we would recommend the IKEA Hidrasund or the IKEA Vatneström.
Customer service: To contact IKEA UK directly for complaints, support, or queries, please call them on 0203 645 0000, visit their live online chat, or seek out the help of their customer service robot. The IKEA Customer Support Centre is available Monday - Saturday from 7 am - 8 pm, and Sundays from 7 am - 7 pm.
Registered office: IKEA United Kingdom - 7th Floor, 100 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 1FH
The Swedish furniture giant surely needs no introduction.
Established in 1943 by billionaire business magnate Ingvar Kamprad, the idea behind IKEA was to offer a selection of furniture and household products suitable for the mass market and affordable for everyone.
Inspired by Scandinavian minimalism, IKEA attached great importance to attractive design.
In the beginning, Kamprad only sold single products. The first IKEA catalogue was published in 1952.
Today, IKEA is one of the world's leading furniture manufacturers with around 155,000 employees and an annual turnover of around £33 billion.
The huge furniture stores can be found almost everywhere - IKEA has a total of 433 stores in 52 countries.
Of these, 50 are located in Germany, 9 in Switzerland, 7 in Austria, and 21 in the UK.
As a leading furniture manufacturer, it is no surprise that IKEA also features numerous mattresses.
Anyone who has ever visited an IKEA store knows that it can be a real retail jungle and you have to wander around the entire store. Only a small area of the store is allocated to the mattresses.
Luckily, you can now also order IKEA mattresses online for at-home delivery (delivery costs not included).
IKEA now offers around thirty mattress models: foam mattresses, spring mattresses, children's mattresses, latex mattresses, and mattresses for babies.
The IKE mattresses have numerous attractive features, including their low prices, 25-year guarantee, 90-day trial period, and great financing options.
We've considered all the different IKEA mattresses in detail in our IKEA mattress comparison.
We can highly recommend these best-selling mattresses.
Get the Nectar mattress, a luxurious memory foam mattress that comes with a 365-day trial period. Offer includes free gifts - pillows, mattress protector, sheet set, and a duvet!
Get 35% off the Simba Hybrid mattress, a high-quality pocket sprung memory foam mattress.
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