Ikea Mattress Review

Everyone is familiar with IKEA, the Swedish flat box furniture giant. Therefore, it should come as no surprise to find out that IKEA has several different mattresses to offer. This review will give an overview of the different options they have and look at two of the store’s most popular mattresses. Then, we’ll cover more general information such as the warranty offered by IKEA, the return policy, the trial period, and how you can try out a mattress in-person before buying it. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly mattress, keep reading.

The Different IKEA Mattresses

IKEA has over 15 mattresses on sale as of this writing – including spring mattresses, foam mattresses, and crib mattresses. The mattresses all come in a range of sizes and can all be purchased online or in-person at an IKEA store.

Categories

There are two main categories for IKEA mattresses. While there is plenty of variation in those categories, IKEA can broadly be understood to produce foam mattresses and innerspring mattresses. Their foam mattresses are all on the firmer end of the spectrum, and their innerspring or coil mattresses are softer than the foam ones. The different categories are all available at a wide variety of price points, which means that it’s likely you’ll be able to find a mattress that fits your budget, no matter what that budget is.

IKEA’s foam mattresses are made from poly foam, memory foam, or latex. The thinnest foam mattress is 3.8” and the thickest is 9.5”. The coil mattresses have a height that ranges from 5.8” to 17.8”. The coil mattresses also all have at least one layer of foam on top of the coils, and that foam can me poly foam or memory foam.

Similarities

One of the most important similarities that all the IKEA mattresses share is that they are universally on the firmer end of the firmness scale. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being the least firm and 10 being the firmest, the softest mattresses that IKEA offers comes in at a 5.5. Most of them are in the 6-8 range, with some going up to a 9.5. This is important because most people in America prefer a medium firmness for their mattresses, so if you’re one of those people then you may want to think twice about getting a mattress from IKEA because it is almost certain to be on the firm side of the spectrum.

Construction

IKEA designs its products in Sweden and outsources manufacturing to China and other countries in Asia. Generally, IKEA sells good-quality products. While the company often uses imitation materials, you must keep in mind that you’re paying much less than other brands. When it comes to the construction of IKEA’s mattress, the design and materials are relatively simple. The core and the most prominent layer of the mattress is made of memory foam. Here’s a more detailed look at the construction and physical specifications of the IKEA Morgedal and Hasvag mattresses:

IKEA Morgedal Mattress

The Morgedal is an all foam mattress that comes in different levels of firmness. It is available online and at their brick and mortar locations.

Construction

Layers

The Morgedal is 7.125” high and is constructed from two layers of foam.

Top

The top layer is designed for comfort and support. It is made from 3.75” of polyurethane foam and is the primary source of comfort on the mattress. At the top of the Morgedal mattress, you’ll find a removable mattress cover that is machine-washable and breathable. In addition, the mattress is soft-to-the-touch and breathable – perfect for those warm summer nights.

Core/Bottom

The most notable feature of this mattress is its high-resilience foam that contours to the shape of your body and provides optimal support. Moreover, the foam has various “comfort zones” that will give you precise support and relieve built-up pressure in your hips, shoulders, and back. There’s also a layer of soft filling that gives you extra support. Since this mattress comes rolled, the core of the mattress takes up to 72 hours to regain its shape. And because of the materials used in this mattress’s memory foam, you may notice a strange smell when first using it. According to IKEA’s website, this smell is not toxic and will go away quickly. If the smell happens to linger, you can air out the mattress and/or vacuum it.

Cover

The cover of the Morgedal mattress is made from cotton and polyester in a 36/64 blend. It is designed to be thin, lightweight, and to contribute to the breathability of the mattress. As a further result, the sleepers will be lying almost directly on the foam, with very little material in between them and the mattress. The thin nature and highly breathable design also help the mattress stay cool while in use.

The cover on this mattress looks like the covers on most modern foam mattresses. It has a white top and gray side panels. One thing we liked about the Morgedal that we didn’t see on many other, non-IKEA mattresses was the fact that it has handles attached to the side of the mattress to help the ease of moving it as well as to give some leverage when you are picking it up to put fitted sheets on. This isn’t necessary but it is a nice touch.

Firmness, Feel, Support

The Morgedal mattress has two different options for firmness. The medium-firm variant rates at an 8 on the firmness scale, and the firm version is a 9.5. These numbers are quite high for most American mattresses, and we suspect that they’re a bit high for most American sleepers. That being said, if you prefer or require a firm mattress to help with pressure points, then the Morgedal is one of the firmest around.

Additionally, the mattress itself lacks personality, and has a bit of a dead feel to it. This could be from several things, but we suspect that it is the lack of sufficient thickness combined with the type of foam that is used to support the top layer. Moreover, heavier sleepers should also be careful with this mattress because the thickness (or thinness) means that it can’t provide the deep compression support that heavier sleepers need.

On the upside, the firmness of the mattress means that it has a very fast response time, with the poly foam layer being very responsive. There’s also more bounce to this mattress than most of the other foam mattresses on the market. However, the downside of that is a greater degree of motion transfer.

Another area where the Morgedal does well is cooling, thanks to the thinness of its cover and the overall design. The memory foam helps dissipate heat and promotes temperature regulation in both the winter and summer.

Sinkage

Despite the thinness of this mattress, we didn’t encounter much sinkage with it. Standing in the middle only produced about 3.5” of sinkage and laying on the back produced 1” of sinkage. This is much less than most other foam mattresses. It’s important to note that these figures we reached using a test subject who weighs ~140lbs, and so your results might be different.

Price

Should I Buy the Morgedal?

There’s a very narrow range of sleepers who will truly enjoy the Morgedal. It’s best for people who like a very firm feel with minimal sinkage, creating the impression that you’re floating on the mattress. If you’re looking for a mattress and have a small budget, then the Morgedal mattress may be a good fit for you.

While it’s a firm mattress, the soft cover helps counteract the stiffness of the core layer, adding to the mattress’s overall comfortability. Since this mattress isn’t dual-sided, it’s not going to last you a lifetime. On the plus side, the mattress’s cover is removable and washable, meaning you can keep it clean and get more life out of it than you would otherwise. We recommend the Morgedal to those who don’t want to spend a lot and don’t need any fancy features in a mattress.

IKEA Hasvag Mattress

The next mattress we’ll look at is the Hasvag. This is one of Ikea’s coil mattresses, and it also has a layer of foam on the top for added comfort.

Construction

The Hasvag has three layers. They consist of foam, coils, and then more foam to help create a softer sleep experience that you would get with the Morgedal

Layers

The Hasvag is a hybrid mattress that has both springs and memory foam.

Top

This mattress boasts stretch fabric on the top surface layer that shifts in the same direction as your body, helping to maximize comfort and reduce sleep interruptions. Since this mattress is one-sided, you don’t (and shouldn’t) have to flip the mattress over. The top layer consists of 1.25” poly foam that offers support and relieves pain in your pressure points.

Core/Edge

Right underneath the top layer is a 5.5” system of steel coils that serves as the mattress’s core. Like the poly foam layer, these Bonnell springs contour to your body’s movements and support your back, spine, hips, shoulders, and various other parts of your body. IKEA advertises this as a “firm” mattress with a soft top layer. And since this mattress has a layer of poly foam, it may have an off-putting smell the first couple of days you use it. No need to worry though, this smell will go away in a few days and isn’t cause by any toxic or harmful materials. Lastly, except for its quilted material, this mattress doesn’t have any noteworthy features on its edges.

Cover

The Hasvag cover is a mix of cotton and polyester in a 43/53 blend. This results in a soft, cool feel because of the excellent breathability of those materials. The cover is designed to enhance and facilitate airflow.

The look of the cover is very standard, with a white top and gray side panels. Like the Morgedal, it has handles to make transport easier.

Firmness, Feel, Support

On the 1-10 firmness scale, the Hasvag comes in at a 6.5. This makes it one of the softer mattresses offered by IKEA, but it is still more firm that some people would want. It’s one of the most popular coil mattresses that IKEA makes.

The coils enhance the bounce of the mattress, almost to the point where there’s too much, as the motion transfer we experienced for this particular mattress was well above average. Moreover, the thinness of the mattress combined with the coils can create uncomfortable pressure points. The coils don’t do a great job of offering support, and sleepers of all positions have reported aches and pains upon waking up in this bed.

While the Hasvag offers more support than the Morgedal, heavier sleepers will still want to be sure this is the mattress for them before buying. The coils and foam are set up in a way that heavier sleepers will likely experience a greater number of and intensity of pressure points from this mattress.

Sinkage

The Hasvag does perform very well when it comes to sinkage. Standing in the middle of the mattress produced 3.75” of sinkage and laying on the back on the mattress in a normal sleeping position created 1.5” of sinkage. Overall, that’s much less than most foam mattresses, and better than many of the coil mattresses we’ve looked at.

Price

As you can see, the Hasvag isn’t offered in King size, so make sure you know how big your bed is when considering this mattress.

Other Information

There’s a lot more to consider in addition to the physical features of the mattress. Other important factors include the warranty offered with the mattress, trial period, return policy, the availability of customer service, and whether you can visit a showroom to see the mattress in-person. In the below few paragraphs, we’ll cover every single one of these topics, to help you get a better idea of whether an IKEA mattress is the right choice for you.

Warranty

Most IKEA mattresses come with a 25-year limited warranty. Like most mattress warranties, IKEA’s warranty only covers defects in the material and workmanship – not any defects caused by the improper use of the mattress. The warranty is only valid in the United States and you must have your original receipt. The mattresses in our review, the Hasvag, and Morgedal, are covered under the warranty, but not all IKEA mattresses come with a warranty. IKEA does not provide a warranty on sofa bed mattresses, mattress toppers, crib mattresses, and children’s mattresses.

If you notice a defect with the mattress and must use the warranty, IKEA will either repair the mattress or replace it with a comparable product. Since it takes some time for your body to adjust to the mattress, IKEA suggests that you wait a few weeks before filing a warranty claim. If you do need to use your warranty, you should contact the IKEA closest to you.

Trial Period

IKEA mattresses come with a 90-day trial period that gives you the chance to try the mattress and figure out if it’s right for you. If the mattress doesn’t meet your needs, you can return it or exchange it for another mattress. You’ll get to take advantage of this trial period regardless of whether you bought the mattress online or in a store. IKEA does require that you use the mattress for at least four weeks before returning or exchanging it. On average, it takes about one month for your body to fully adjust to a new IKEA mattress.

Return Policy

Many customers are pleased with IKEA’s lenient return policy – you can return a product up to 365 days after purchasing it for a full refund. There is one caveat, however. The 365-day return policy only applies to new and unopened products (if you have proof of purchase). If you open and use the mattress, you will have 180 days to return it. A return policy of 180 days is still quite competitive compared to other companies that sell mattresses. Another advantage of buying a mattress at IKEA is that you can exchange it for another mattress in the first 90 days of ownership. In certain markets, IKEA offers Removal and Pickup Services. All you must do is place the product on your porch or doorstep and IKEA will pick it up at no cost to you. If you don’t live near an IKEA, returning the product becomes a bit more complicated.

Customer Service

Given that IKEA is one of the largest furniture retailers in the United States, it’s no surprise that the company has stellar customer service. If you need any type of assistance, you can visit one of IKEA’s stores and speak to an associate, call the company’s customer service line between the hours of 9 am to 10 pm (ET) Sunday through Saturday, or email them. IKEA even has a self-service order cancelation tool if you wish to cancel or change your order. Compared to other mattress retailers, IKEA’s customer service has longer hours of availability and is easier to reach. Support is always there when you need it.

Showrooms

If you have ever been to an IKEA, you’re certainly familiar with the seemingly never-ending maze-like showrooms. IKEA stores have expansive showrooms of mattresses, kitchen furniture, home décor, and more. In the United States alone, there are 50 IKEA locations. Those who live in smaller towns are at a slight disadvantage since IKEA only builds stores in large metropolitan areas such as Las Vegas, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Since you can’t buy IKEA products at other retail stores, your only way to see a product in-person is to visit one of IKEA’s 50 stores. Now, if you don’t get the chance to test out the product in-person before buying it, it isn’t the end of the world. Since IKEA lets you return a mattress within 180 days of the purchase date, you can always get your money back or exchange your mattress for another one.

Should I Buy the Hasvag?

If you’re looking for a value mattress with a medium to firm feel and high bounce and responsiveness, then this might be the mattress for you. Additionally, if you’re a hot sleeper and want a coil mattress to help you keep cool, then the Hasvag can also be a good choice. Finally, It’s a great mattress for the price point. The $199 for a queen is one of the lowest prices on offer

IKEA mattresses are good for what they are, but they’re not as good as many of their competitors. If you’re considering an IKEA mattress make sure it’s because the price is right, not because you’re expecting a soft or comfortable sleep. And, if you’re looking for a mattress that will last ten plus years, the Hasvag mattress might not be the one for you. Since this mattress isn’t dual-sided, you won’t get as much use out of it as you would with other mattresses.

Alternatives to IKEA

There’s certainly plenty of mattress options for you at IKEA. However, there’s also some other mattresses you should consider before you pull the trigger on an IKEA mattress. We’ve curated the best alternatives to IKEA to make sure you get the best night’s sleep possible. Check out these IKEA alternatives before you buy.

Puffy Mattress

Puffy is a great alternative to the mattress options at Ikea. This mattress is designed to work with side, back, and stomach sleepers and ships for free right to your door. 

Puffy is also awesome because it can be placed on any surface. As a result, you can use it with an adjustable frame, salts, or even the floor. That means you can have more control over the look and style of your bedroom. It also saves money by allowing you to use the bedframe you already have.

Finally, Puffy offers a 101-night sleep trial. Give it a go and if you don’t like it you can return it free of charge. That’s an option you don’t get with most mattresses.

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PlushBeds

PlushBeds are another option if you want certified natural and organic materials for your mattress but don’t want to break the bank to pay for it. PlushBeds offeres natural latex mattresses, memory foam mattresses, sofa bed mattresses, and even RV mattresses. That means they’ve got an amazing mattress no matter what your needs are.

One of the things we like best about PlushBeds is that they have a more flexible product line than other mattress companies. You can even get adjustable beds from PlushBeds. Very few mattress companies offer adjustable memory foam and latex beds, and those that do charge an arm and a leg. PlushBeds gives you the options you deserve while keeping within your budget.

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