Popular budget models
Many people value the products of the famous Swedish company for their optimal price-quality ratio. The Ikea catalog of sofas presents models with a different set of functions at an attractive price. It's hard not to find what you need here.
Rating of the best models
To calculate the rating, not only customer reviews of quality were taken into account, but also cost and design.
"Friheten"
The angular and straight models have earned high customer ratings. This is one of the few options that had the least negative reviews.
Among its advantages were:
- removable cover;
- large sleeping area;
- simple layout mechanism;
- spacious storage box;
- dense pillow stuffing,
- different design options (the case is sold in blue, beige, brown, gray).
"Friheten" with chaise longue. The chaise can change its position
The downside is an uneven sleeping area with joints (Read about how to solve this problem in a separate detailed review from our reader...
"Friheten" made of eco-leather
On the part hidden behind the pillows, pellets form. They saved on material here. But this is a disease of all cheap IKEA sofas. Those parts. which are not visible to the eye, are finished with such flimsy material that tears very easily.
Watch a detailed review directly from the store in the video:
"Gimmarp"
By some unfortunate accident, the cheapest sofas turn out to be the most normal. This is what happened with Gimmarp.
Available in brown and light gray colors.
Its advantages:
- a very dense seat that does not sag or lose shape over time;
- easy to unfold;
- There is a storage box.
A hard seat and sleeping area may be a minus for some, but a plus for others. To make your sleep softer and more comfortable, you can buy a thin mattress to go with it.
Cons: no removable cover, upholstery material fades. It is better to have a custom-made cover for this sofa, then it will definitely last for many years.
"Landskrona"
Became my new love. At the time when my husband and I were looking for a sofa for our apartment, it either wasn’t there or we didn’t notice it. Otherwise, we would definitely buy it, since the price is the same - for a three-seater folding model - 49,999 rubles.
Landskrona is available in fabric and eco-leather upholstery. Landskrona leather models are already going beyond the average price category. For example, white eco-leather costs 69,999 rubles. Among textile models there are models starting from 35,999 rubles. (for a double room) and from 49,999 rubles. (for a triple room).
“Landskrona”, RUB 49,999. From the same series there are foot stools
Its main advantages:
- beautiful appearance;
- beautiful light green shade. There is the same model in white, light gray and golden brown, black, brown colors;
- high-quality case (the material is more wear-resistant than that of the above-mentioned “Friheten” and “Gimmarp” models)
- the three-seater model converts into a bed;
- The three-seater model has a large storage box;
- Easily unfolds using a pull-out mechanism on wheels.
Double, price – 35,999 rub.
Cons: the cover is NOT removable, leather models wear out and absorb dyes and quickly become unusable, without pillows it can be harsh.
White model made of eco-leather "Landskrona" in other colors made of artificial leather
See a review of this model from the store:
"Brissund"
One of the most budget-friendly sofas, Brissund, is sold in three shades: light pink, light gray and dark gray.
"Brissund" dark gray, RUR 19,999.
Among its shortcomings are the same as those of Gimmarp - low wear-resistant qualities of the upholstery. One of the advantages is the dense internal padding of the pillows and seats, which do not deform over time. With a removable cover, this model will last for many years and will look more attractive. It folds out easily and has a storage box inside. One of the main advantages is a more than affordable price.
The model is very similar to the o, but its armrests are narrower.
The rating did not include one of the most budget-friendly ikea sofas, “Bedinge”. I did not include it in this list, although in terms of quality it fully justifies its price. And its sleeping place is many times more comfortable than that of some expensive models. Its compact size allows it to be placed even in the kitchen. It turned out to be an outsider for its modest and unprepossessing appearance (for the same reason, “Svensta” for 4,699 rubles and “Grellsta” for 12,999 rubles, “Knopparp” costing 8,499 rubles on sale were not included in the rating). Although this is a very subjective opinion of mine, since if desired, the design can be saved by a beautiful cover and nice pillows.
At Beding there is another small budget sofa bed - “Lycksele” with a removable cover.
“Lycksele” in the kitchen interior, RUR 17,999.
Solsta
The universal modern Solsta model enjoys mass popularity. The laconic but stylish design attracts attention. This option is ideal for a typical minimalist interior.
A compact sofa will fit in limited space. The item is suitable for the living room, hallway or balcony.
The copy is suitable for all-round relaxation. The model is convenient and practical. Full functionality attracts attention.
This is the most economical sofa bed from Ikea. The product can be used as a full-fledged temporary sleeping place.
Kitchenette with built-in sleeping area
Many furniture manufacturers, including IKEA, offer options for kitchen corners with an extra bed. Such models are convenient due to the small space. They can be useful in a situation where you need to accommodate a guest for the night, but there is no separate room or bed for this.
When assembled, the sofa takes up very little space, and when unfolded it looks like a full-fledged bed. The decomposition mechanism can be different: from a book to a French folding bed, etc.
In any case, even a child can handle it. There are many design and decor options for such sofas.
The materials, shapes and designs are also varied. Among the wide range of IKEA products, everyone can choose an option that suits their style and price.
Often, a kitchen corner includes not only a sofa, but also a table, as well as chairs, stools or ottomans.
The IKEA corner is an indispensable part of every kitchen, which is supposed to have not only a working area, but also a dining area. In small apartments, a soft sofa with a sleeping place will come in handy, and if drawers are built into the building, then the kitchen will be provided with additional places to store necessary items.
to the club
At first glance, the Club model completely replicates the popular Solsta. The difference between them is significant.
Modern ergonomics turns this option into a real “bomb” of interior composition. The laconic form supports the modest content. The sofa does not fold out.
The item will be an excellent place for daytime relaxation. This piece will successfully complement the interior of any room.
The appearance of the item allows you to use the option to create any interior style.
Note!
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Exarby
The Exarby model is recognized as a typical dacha solution. In an urban interior, this option looks a little rough. External simplicity does not affect the convenience of the item.
The sofa hides a full-fledged sleeping place, reminiscent of a folding bed. At the same time, the design is reliable, and the resulting bed is comfortable for sleeping.
The simplicity and conciseness of the product do not in any way affect the demand by customers.
Current options in the middle and high price categories
Among the IKEA assortment it is easy to find multifunctional items suitable for a standard urban interior.
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Monstad
An excellent Ikea corner sofa has a comfortable configuration. The option can be placed anywhere in the room. The model will fit comfortably on any side of the corner.
The item is made from environmentally friendly materials. The frame consists of wood (spruce, pine), the soft upholstery is hypoallergenic filler, the top material is 100% cotton.
The package includes a special storage box. Monstad can be easily transformed into a full-fledged sleeping place.
The mechanism is a retractable block. The sofa is ideal for a small living room, which acts as a bedroom for individual family members.
Review of IKEA sofas
Upholstered furniture from IKEA
Many people who have faced the problems of arranging their own home know about IKEA stores with a large blue sign and yellow letters.
Its furniture is designed for the middle segment of buyers and is presented in a rich assortment in stores. The IKEA sofa catalog consists of several categories:
Folding sofas: with a transformation mechanism “book”, “pantograph”, “accordion”, with folding on the floor, roll-out;
Modular sofas;
Monolithic sofas (without transformation mechanisms);
IKEA kitchen sofas with a sleeping place, as well as monolithic figured ones;
Children's sofas.
A short overview of IKEA models
It is an inexpensive product. If you want to buy a small mouse-colored double sofa, then know that you cannot sleep on it all the time, although it can be folded out.
The “disadvantages” of SOLSTA include a low sleeping place and lack of space for storing bedding. The “plus” of the design is its relatively light weight, thanks to which even a child can move it.
Another budget option for a sofa, but this time monolithic, CLUB.
The compact design, designed for two people, in a pleasant ivory color with faux leather upholstery, will fit perfectly into the interior of a small room, a spacious hall or a cottage.
Caring for the CLUB is simple: wipe the “leather” sofa with a cloth soaked in a soapy solution if the stains are “fresh” and not difficult to remove.
If you have been looking for an inexpensive sofa that transforms into a bed, and even with a drawer for pillows, blankets and linen, then you should take a closer look at BIGDEO IKEA.
This collection is presented in two versions of sofas: 2-seater and 3-seater.
Both fold out like a French folding bed, that is, “forward”
and a place for pastel linen.
This option of upholstered furniture is more suitable for the living room, so that guests who have stayed too long can spend the night.
Furniture category above "average"
EKTORP IKEA sofas and armchairs belong to the “average price” category.
Extendable, designed for 2 people, with two large back cushions and upholstery in white or multi-colored cotton. The frame is made of a combination of solid pine and fiberboard, the mattress is 11 cm high and made of polyurethane foam.
The covers can be removed, washed and ironed, which is very convenient if there are children and cats in the house. By the way, if a clawed pet has chosen the armrests of the sofa as a scratching post, then covers can be purchased at IKEA to replace the “family” ones: they are presented in a wide range.
And someone will solve this problem by laying a blanket on top: things from IKEA in the interior are stylish and original. The sofa transformation mechanism is double, or as it is also called Sedaflex.
The next product we recommend for consideration is IKEA MONSTAD modular sofas.
Among other models of the brand, they occupy a leading position. MONSTAD is a corner folding sofa with cotton upholstery and a frame made of solid pine or spruce. A huge advantage of the design is that if you assemble it yourself, you can “adjust” it to the desired corner of the room by simply rearranging the module with the back (“chaise”).
The covers are removable and can be washed if desired, although the instructions say that you just need to wipe with a damp cloth. MONSTAD is a decent option for the average budget. See for yourself by looking at the photo.
And the last series that we would like to present is BACCABRU furniture.
The main advantage of BAKKABRU is the springs, which allow you to sleep on the mattress in the correct position without the threat of excessive stress on the spine. This means that the sleeper will wake up in the morning completely rested and alert.
The covers are removable, which allows them to be washed in a washing machine or changed to a different color; fortunately, they are sold at IKEA in both dark and light versions.
Buyers also really like the fact that the sofa can simply be transformed into a sleeping place. A bedspread is not appropriate on such a sofa - the colors are already good!
Thanks to various sizes and modifications, they can be found in the kitchen, in the nursery, on the veranda, in the living room, and in the office.
Lottorp
The respectable Ikea leather sofa will appeal to both admirers of the classics and lovers of modern design trends.
Note!
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The neat appearance and laconic design allows the item to be used in small rooms. Beneath the Lottorp leather upholstery is polyurethane foam.
The material provides comfort during use and prevents loss of appearance during active use.
The mechanism for transforming into a sleeping place with an additional mattress included guarantees careful treatment of the surface of the product that is in sight.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages of using children's mattresses include:
- Excellent orthopedic properties.
- Anatomy of children's models.
- High level of hygiene.
- Functionality.
- Environmentally friendly.
- Therapeutic effect.
The disadvantages include:
- Operation requires compliance with certain rules. Regular ventilation and drying of the product is required.
- The weight of some models can reach several kilograms. Natural materials weigh a lot.
- The foreign odor is due to the use of natural materials, which themselves have a specific aroma. The problem can be solved by regularly ventilating the product.
Bjorbu
Surprisingly comfortable, chic in appearance, Björbu will provide increased comfort both in the apartment and in the office. The special charm of the product is formed by the upholstery. Available in black, beige, red colors.
The option is modeled as a chaise longue with an increased seat area. The slightly curved back and armrests attract attention.
The classic shape can be easily transformed into a corner model. A comfortable, roomy item will become a real “center of attraction” in any room.
How to choose a kitchen corner
According to the manufacturer, a cheap kitchen corner should, first of all, be convenient during use, but at the same time its dimensions should not be large enough. Therefore, in order to choose the most optimal option for yourself, you need to decide on all the important aspects of the future acquisition.
On the video - how to choose a kitchen corner:
Dimensions, location, shape
In order to be able to fully and correctly place a dining area in the corner area of the kitchen, it is necessary to rationally use all the available space. At the same time, the passage to the stove itself, as well as the working area, remains completely free; in fact, for this reason, you need to know exactly the size of the corner that you are going to purchase.
After the free space has been measured, it is necessary to “fit” the corner itself within its limits. However, if you are going to place furniture directly in a niche or bay window, then in this case the size of the corner will entirely depend on the size of these rooms.
The location of the furniture also plays an important role, since it is extremely undesirable to install a corner near the passage itself and it will look completely awkward if you place it near the stove or sink. Therefore, the best option would be the far corner, where the kitchen sofa is usually placed.
As for the seats, the manufacturer makes them in one, two or three direct parts
Moreover, it is important that they can move, recline, or rise. Regarding their location, we can say that they can be installed at absolutely any angle
This feature depends on the kitchen area itself.
If we talk about the table, then it is made with a variety of profile geometries. However, today the greatest demand is for standard rectangular tables, which in turn look great with L-shaped corners.
But if you want to purchase a round table, then it is best to supplement the set with small rounded and equilateral corners. You can read about a small sofa for the kitchen here.
Left-handed or right-handed
Before placing an order for a corner for a kitchen space, you must first decide where it will actually be located in the future. Namely, which model is most suitable for you: right-handed or left-handed.
It is important that this choice completely depends on what kind of layout your kitchen has and what furniture is already installed in its territory. You must remember that not all corners can be converted to another kitchen side
You can read about the standard sizes of kitchen cabinets here.
Seat depth and back material
Considering that the manufacturer is famous for the high degree of ergonomics of its products, therefore, the seats of its corners have individual frames. Since for a comfortable position on the kitchen seat it is enough that it has an indicator of 50 cm.
However, this distance coefficient makes it possible to save the necessary space in oversized kitchens, but does not affect the degree of comfort of those people who sit at the table. Therefore, if you have a large kitchen, then the best thing you can do is increase the depth of the seats themselves.
One cannot ignore the fact that the seats can be either soft or hard. As for their backs, the material they are made of is identical to that used to upholster the frame itself.
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It is also important that the layer of foam rubber should not be excessively thick for the reason that greater comfort will not be added and the aesthetic appearance will be lost. You can find out about a cupboard for kitchen utensils in this article
Frame material
The company produces frames for kitchen corners from MFD, chipboard or natural wood
It is important that if chipboards are used, they have a lining made of birch or oak veneer, or have a film lamination coating
It is worth noting that veneer is generally coated with a waterproof varnish. In this case, this type of processing is carried out several times. This is necessary in order to increase the degree of protection against moisture. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with Method kitchens from Ikea in this material.
Bedinge
Buying Bedinge is a good solution for lovers of comfort, simplicity, and versatility. The model surprises with its elementary assembly, ease of transformation, and laconic appearance.
The option is roomy in any position. If desired, you can additionally use armrest pillows.
Changing the covers on an Ikea sofa of this format will suit your mood. This makes it easier to create the desired atmosphere and overall interior ensemble.
BEDINGE RESMU Sofa bed 3-seater IKEA Ikea
The second excellent sofa bed from IKEA is the BEDINGE model (indicated 10 advantages / and only 2 disadvantages, importance at the end of the review). Photos from 2010, 2013, 2014. beds from my other reviews
Photo 2022 BEDINGE – like new!
beds from my other reviews. Photo 2022 BEDINGE – like new!
A removable one-room apartment from 2010 - a practical IKEA sofa bed was bought for us by the owner. My husband collected it himself. Nothing complicated at all.
Photos of bed linen for previously written reviews on the Irecommend website are preserved in the archive.
– Where did my sheet go!? What about the color of the bed linen?
– If someone is looking for bed linen as a gift, buy sets from TANGO.
PRODUCT NAME:
BEDINGE 3-seater sofa bed
EQUIPMENT:
* disassembled metal frame,
* all connecting elements, bolts, washers, nuts, screwdrivers are included,
* wooden orthopedic bed base,
* cover for the sofa bed.
ADDITIONALLY:
* a bottom storage box was purchased.
PRICE of sofa bed in February 2022 on the IKEA website = 17,999 rubles.
The price of a used sofa bed on Avito, Yule ranges from 19,999 rubles. up to 3,000 rub. (you need to monitor here)
DELIVERY:
We had delivery from the store.
The largest and heaviest packaging is parts of a metal frame 200 cm long.
Packaging BEDINGE frame of a 3-seat sofa bed weighing 37 kg.
The packaging of BEDINGE polyurethane foam thick mattress (LEVOS) with a cover is light, but bulky.
If someone decides to drive themselves in a passenger car, most likely it is necessary to have a long car, at a minimum, fold down the rear seats.
ASSEMBLY:
Both times we did it ourselves. There are instructions both on the website and in the box.
An incorrectly assembled sofa simply won’t turn into a bed.
USING EXPERIENCE:
The metal frame is MEGA DURABLE.
The orthopedic base together with the mattress is pleasant for relaxing on the sofa.
We have been using BEDINGE as a bed for over 6 years. The mattress is not dented. The slats didn't break.
When converting the bed into a sofa, the mattress folds in half. It has two parts with a zipper.
In December 2022, I removed the rather dirty white covers from the mattress and washed them. And put it back on. The fabric didn’t shrink, but I had to work hard to squeeze the polyurethane foam into the cover and zip it up smoothly. But the mattress is like new again!
Like a sofa, BEDINGE has a slightly wider lower part to make sitting comfortable. When you fold, you won’t confuse this moment.
The back of the sofa can be adjusted, but very carefully. There were cases when the springs at the bottom did not work the first time (TWO CLICKS) and I raised and lowered them several times in the sofa position...
Pillows were purchased separately. They are moving with us for the third time))))
The sofa bed has legs. Convenient to clean the floor.
BUT! If you buy a box, it simply stands on the floor and is attached to the frame. A lot of dust accumulates in it...
Through the slatted base, through the space from the floor, since the box is not closed.
BUT! there is a drawer, there is extra storage space.
I wouldn’t recommend putting bed linen or anything you need for every day, or children’s things, for two reasons: it’s a bit difficult to fold and unpack every day; dust accumulates.
Most suitcases won't fit in the bottom storage drawer either. The box is low.
We had boxes of seasonal shoes there.
DISADVANTAGES (there are few):
I already named a couple earlier:
– this is still not a sofa bed for daily transformation. It’s hard for me, and the structure may not withstand hanging up and down. For us, 80% of the time it’s a bed, and when guests come, it’s a sofa.
– in our apartments where we lived the walls were painted. The metal frame leaves small marks when in contact with the wall.
PROS:
– an excellent option for a rented apartment,
– there are legs, you can easily move the sofa when assembled (just don’t forget to glue soft protection to the bottom of the legs so as not to scratch the floor),
– universal size (two people can sleep well, if desired, three can fit),
– slatted orthopedic bottom. It is springy, although this is not felt in ordinary life, but everything is calculated specifically to make it more comfortable to sit, lie,
– at first it’s unusual, then the only plus is the lack of armrests. Instead, use wide pillows that match the sofa. But without them, the bed can be turned to any side. Such a mini-permutation)))
– everything erases itself!
– an inexpensive option for a sofa bed,
– medium-hard mattress. If desired, you can change it to a classic, non-folding one, if you use it only as a bed,
– you should immediately purchase a water-repellent protective cover,
– several color options for covers.
Hagalund
Functional and reliable model. The option is beautiful in appearance, compact, and convenient. A special cover is placed over the sofa, which will protect the upholstery from contamination.
This successful combination of useful characteristics makes the item the best choice for small rooms, families with children and pets.
Klippan
Klippan looks simple but modern. The sofa is suitable for extraordinary, stylish individuals who value comfort, practicality, and trendy design.
The option is available with a leather or textile upper. The model will be a good solution for a living room in a minimalist style. The item can also complement a nursery or bedroom.
Getting acquainted with the review of the best models greatly simplifies the process of choosing the optimal sofa. Focusing on the offered assortment, it is easy to make the right decision.
