The Swedish brand Ikea has always strived to improve the lives of its customers by increasing the practicality and comfort of furniture. One of the popular products is the Ikea Strandmon chair - a direct confirmation of the company’s policy. Judging by numerous reviews, users have long called this furniture a real standard of quality. In addition, this is a vivid example of the accessibility of products from a famous manufacturer for people with different incomes, which can be seen not only in the cost of the chair, but also in its rather simple design.
Materials
In the manufacture of the Strandmon chair with headrest, a combination of artificial and natural materials is used. This mix allows you to get a very durable and high-quality product that can withstand more than one decade. Also, the combination of materials greatly simplifies the care of furniture. The upholstery of the chair consists of cotton (40%), linen (20%), polyester with viscose (40%).
To dry clean the product, it is enough to use a regular vacuum cleaner; wet cleaning can be done using a steam cleaner. If persistent stains appear, it is permissible to use non-aggressive cleaning agents for dry cleaning furniture. When washing a removable cover in a machine, it is advisable to use liquid powder or special shampoo.
Hypoallergenic components that absorb moisture well are used as filler. The artificial environment does not attract harmful microorganisms, which are the main enemies of natural fillers.
- The seat consists of polypropylene and polyester. These materials retain their shape for a long time even with frequent use, and also do not require additional care.
- The frame of the Ikea Strandmon chair is made of beech, chipboard and plywood.
- The legs of the product are made of solid beech, varnished to maintain its original appearance for years.
This combination simplifies assembly and makes the overall design quite light, but at the same time reliable.
Chair or bed?
Armchair-beds have long been firmly established in our apartments. And no wonder, because they combine two functions: a comfortable, roomy chair and an extra bed. Occupying a minimum of space, a chair-bed provides great opportunities for small apartments.
The IKEA chair-bed is, first of all, about comfort. Mattresses made of high-density polyurethane foam are quite soft and elastic, which allows you to fully relax.
And the orthopedic base of the chair-bed creates the necessary support for the spine during sleep. The built-in drawer for storing bed linen comes in very handy.
Why IKEA?
The Swedish company IKEA is the undoubted leader in the furniture market. Environmentally friendly materials, easy-to-care fabrics, quality in everything: fittings, fastenings, surface coatings, numerous checks and a guarantee from the manufacturer - these are just a few of the secrets to the success of IKEA products.
Add to this the tracking of fashion trends, collaboration with the best designers - and an excellent result is obvious. And reasonable prices make furniture accessible to any budget.
The IKEA chair catalog is quite extensive. It includes chairs made of natural and artificial leather, chairs made of fabric and rattan, chair-beds, chaise longues and poufs. Photos of IKEA chairs illustrate each model in such detail that you can practically feel its softness and comfort.
Shapeless does not mean ugly
Frameless chairs, or bean bags from American TV series, have moved into our apartments. Their awkward appearance is compensated by their convenience and modest price. They are simply created to lie on them, fall into them with a swing, climb on them with your feet and, in general, frolic, because they have absolutely no corners, so they are absolutely safe.
Removable covers allow you to maintain hygiene, and a variety of colors add bright accents to any interior.
Teenagers love pear chairs for their informality and ease of care. A few bean bag chairs can save a party, and you can store them in the pantry. They do not gather dust, and small objects do not get lost in their crevices. And if during use the chair “loses a little weight” and becomes wrinkled, it’s okay, because the design of the IKEA bean bag chair allows you to add filling if necessary.
Rating based on reviews
I studied customer reviews on popular review sites and forums. Not all models have information on the Internet. Some are simply unpopular due to price or unattractive appearance. Based on the available reviews, I compiled a table with a rating and overview of the pros and cons of the best-selling options.
| Model | Rating based on reviews | pros | Minuses |
| Poeng | 4,7/5 | Very convenient Versatile modern design Relaxes Easy to change cover | Leather wears out quickly It is better to take a light frame, since on a dark one the scuffs on the armrests quickly become visible Need a cover as fabric upholstery wears out quickly The mattress is fidgeting |
| Tulsta | 4,5/5 | Qualitative Sustainable Elegant | The back is not high enough and therefore uncomfortable No removable cover Stainable upholstery Feet scratch the floor |
| Nolmira | 2,5/5 | Cheap Light | Fragile material |
| Children's swivel chair-egg "IKEA PS Lemsk" | 4,6/5 | Qualitative Child likes Easy to spin | High price May tip over when rotated |
| Strandmon | 4,6/5 | Lung Convenient Stylish and cozy | The bottom is not covered with a decorative strip Expensive The fabric is wiped off |
| Storsele | 5/5 | Looks very nice with a pillow | Weaves are not always neat Hard and uncomfortable It's uncomfortable to sit without a pillow |
| Holmsel | 4,5/5 | Inexpensive Beautiful Convenient No assembly required Easy care | Without a cushion, the seat and back are hard and uncomfortable |
| Vedbu | 5/5 | Compact and stylish | High price The smell disappears in a week |
Customer reviews are always subjective, but provide valuable food for thought. Take your time with the purchase. Test your favorite model in the IKEA showroom: touch the upholstery, evaluate the operating conditions, evaluate the strength of the structure. For example, I would not buy a leather chair if it is expected to be used very often and intensively. I often see reviews that ikea leather furniture quickly wears out and loses its attractiveness. Fabric upholstery will last longer, but also requires careful handling, so a cover is necessary if you want the furniture to remain like new longer.
Don't forget also about the warranty that IKEA provides for most of its products.
More details about the terms of the guarantee are written in a special brochure. Below is an excerpt from it
An IKEA armchair can become not only a comfortable piece of living room furniture, but also an attribute for a photo shoot, which you can arrange right at home. In my opinion, such spectacular models as “Strandmon”, “Vedbu”, wicker “Agen” and “Buskbu” are best suited for these purposes. The photo ideas below inspire you to create a home photo zone
"Vedbu"
"Buskboo." Photo: @2dk_sweethome
“Ekeryo”, 12,999 rub.
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Armchair by the fireplace
Classic armchairs, upholstered in fabric, with a high back, headrest and comfortable armrests, such as the Strandmon models, are rather the dream of any woman; they are comfortable to sit in with needlework or a book, while men prefer rocking chairs. Regular rocking makes you doze off and allows you to relax after a hard day or be lazy on a day off.
Grandma's creaky rocking chair is left in an old movie, the IKEA rocking chair is as silent as it is comfortable, and thanks to its small dimensions, it will fit even into a small space.
Swing chair for women
IKEA hanging chairs delight customers with a variety of shapes and colors. Giving the illusion of weightlessness and lightness, they are essentially an analogue of a swing. Due to the need for attachment to the ceiling, hanging chairs are most often used in private homes or on verandas, but floor-standing models with a strong, stable base allow you to have this luxury in an apartment.
Designers are inspired by images of nature and create hanging chairs in the shape of a cocoon, egg or drop. Rattan chairs are always individual, because they are woven by hand. The openwork pattern of metal weaving gives the chair elegance. Armchairs in the form of a hammock are completely devoid of a frame, but do not lose in convenience.
Hanging chairs are loved by both adult women and children. It’s so cozy to climb into a cocoon, settle down on soft pillows, and “let the whole world wait.”
Hammock chairs can withstand loads of up to 100 kg, and wicker cocoons made of rattan or metal even more, up to 170 kg.
Bookcase BILLY
One of IKEA's most famous and practical shelving units has been in production since 1979 and never goes out of style. It comes in several colors and comes with 5 shelves.
Made from chipboard and covered with melamine film. The width is 80 cm, the height is 202 cm, and the depth is 28 cm. Cost is 3,490 rubles.
See a selection of transformations of Ikea shelving.
The “Loft” rack from the Hoff hypermarket costs much less (RUB 2,199), but is also equipped with five shelves. The product can be used as a part of a headset, or as an independent module for storing things.
It differs from BILLY in its dimensions (width and height are 20 cm smaller) and in its material - the structure is made of laminated chipboard.
Red color in the interior: shades and combinations
Yes, you don’t see classic red in a modern home very often. But brick and terracotta shades are, one might say, regulars, especially in hallways and living rooms. In fact, decorative brickwork, so beloved by many, will provide ample presence of dull red.
As an alternative, we can recommend coral, purple, scarlet tones: they are not as provocative as the classic shade, but are not inferior to it in elegance.
First of all, red color is combined with white, which cools it and balances it. In addition, with the help of a white-red combination, you can visually expand the room, zone it, and create the illusion of niches and protrusions. And if you add a little black to red and white, you get an absolutely balanced, voluminous interior.
Some shades of red are combined with others when decorating a home in a catchy ethnic style: Indian, African, Moorish. Scarlet and pink, cherry and lilac, crimson and yellow - such combinations are also suitable for children's rooms and for interiors in the style of romanticism.
A tandem of muted red with noble brown or light gray can be used when furnishing a house in the English style.
Red “flares” look stylish, although unexpected, next to each other or against a background of blue or azure. And red and green are generally an amazing combination, since both colors mute each other and support each other.
Colors
The upholstery of the Strandmon chair is available in several shades:
- blue and gray - great for an office or bedroom;
- green and yellow - fit organically into the informal atmosphere of the living room and hallway.
In addition, future owners have the opportunity to choose upholstery a tone darker or lighter than the colors presented. Many buyers complain that the model is not available in black. Company representatives explain this decision quite simply: the Strandmon chair with a headrest is designed for complete relaxation, so dark colors, which are often associated with negativity, are completely excluded here.
If you are not satisfied with the colors presented on the Russian market, you can familiarize yourself with the offers for European countries. On the pages of catalogs in Germany, France and Sweden there are turquoise, dark green shades, as well as prints with bright patterns of flowers and tropical plants. Such models of chairs can be ordered through special delivery services; to clarify the procedure, you need to contact the information desk of the nearest Ikea store.
Strandmon legs are made in a classic brown color, which emphasizes the naturalness of the material. For interiors with light floors, you can choose a beige element. The main cover of the chair is removable and machine washable without any problems. If you wish, you can purchase a replacement cape of a different shade and change colors depending on the time of year or mood.
The best place to place this chair would be a room decorated in pastel colors. Since the furniture is made in the same color scheme, such an environment will create a combination that is pleasing to the eye and will not disturb the overall harmony.
For monochrome interiors, it is best to choose yellow or light gray shades of the chair; the second option will fit perfectly into the unity of the picture, and the first will boldly dilute it. If you are afraid of disturbing the harmony of the palette, you can add an element to the room that is similar in color to the chair. This could be a floor lamp, a large pillow, a rug, a blanket. But the main thing is that this object is located closer to the side opposite from the chair, otherwise there is a risk of creating a bright spot that is unpleasant for the eyes.
Astronaut training
The rotating model of the “Ikea PS Lemsk” chair in the shape of an egg, with a lowering awning, is both a “house” and a “carousel” for a child.
Children indulge in “space flights” for hours, spinning in a chair, thereby training the vestibular apparatus, or hiding in it, like in a hut, because the fabric of the awning allows light to pass through, and it is never dark in the “house.”
Timeless classic
One of the simple pleasures in our lives is relaxation. That is why designers have created soft and comfortable sofas, as well as armchairs in which you can relax.
The issue of purchasing a chair should be approached quite seriously, because the health of the musculoskeletal and circulatory systems depends on it. It’s also not worth saving on purchases, because furniture is bought for a fairly long period of use.
Sitting in a comfortable chair, a person should feel relaxed and comfortable. And a nice addition - a headrest - will only have a positive effect on the spine.
The furniture company Ikea produces home furniture. In bright catalogs you can find almost everything - from small poufs to armchairs for the home, in which it is pleasant to sit with a book in your hands, watch TV or just dream.
A very interesting chair appeared on the cover of the company's 2013 catalog. It was as if from past centuries: soft, a little voluminous, vintage. This is how the company introduced the Strandmon chair to the public.
comparison table
Computer chairs in the IKEA catalog
Based on the information provided by IKEA and thanks to customer reviews, we can form a more objective picture of each option and make the right decision.
To make it easier for you to make a purchasing decision, we have collected all the advantages and disadvantages in one table:
| Model | Advantages | Flaws | price, rub. |
| Lycksele Levos | Affordable price. Fully removable cover. Large selection of colors. Suitable for everyday sleep. | Not the most attractive design (maybe subjective). No armrests. | 8,999 – 10,999 (depending on the chosen color). |
| Lexele Murbo | A denser and stiffer mattress with high density polyurethane foam, therefore more durable in use. Suitable for everyday sleep. Fully removable cover. Large selection of colors. | Not the most attractive design (maybe subjective). No armrests. | 9,999 – 11,999 (depending on the chosen color) |
| Lexele Hovet | A higher quality dense mattress with a polyurethane foam density of 35 kg/cubic meter compared to Murbo and Levos. Fully removable cover. Large selection of colors. | Not the most attractive design (maybe subjective). No armrests. | 11,999 – 13,999 (depending on the chosen color) |
| Vattviken | Versatile and traditional design, with comfortable armrests. You can put it in the middle of the room. Acceptable price. Availability of a storage box. | There is no removable cover (removable only at the pillow). The width of the bed is 10 cm less than other models, 70 cm. | 14 999 |
| Vallentuna | 10 years warranty. Stylish design. High quality upholstery. Removable cover. A higher quality, convenient and comfortable mattress with pocket springs + high density polyurethane foam layer (35 kg/cubic meter) + additional wear-resistant felt pad). Possibility to combine with a sofa. | High price In one (dark gray) color. | 44 000 |
Varieties
The Ikea furniture family includes classic chairs and non-trivial models created to implement original design ideas. Main varieties:
- traditional versions with 4 support legs;
- specialized computer models with multi-level adjustment and fixation of the position of the back and seat;
- hanging and frameless models for organizing recreation areas;
- an egg chair that combines the principles of standard furniture and a chaise lounge.
One of the important features of all types of chairs is the presence of models for children, which differ not only in size, but also in bright design. All products for little ones undergo strict control for reliability and safety, and are characterized by compactness corresponding to the age group for which they are intended. In Ikea, children's collections have smoothed corners, additional fencing modules and fixing fasteners.
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Rack KALLAX
These universal modules have deservedly won the love of customers: square shelving can be combined, complemented with baskets and fronts, placed on the floor or hung on the wall.
One of the most popular designs with four sections measuring 77x77 cm costs RUR 2,999. Made from chipboard and fibreboard. You can choose other sizes and colors.
The CUBE bookcase from Leroy Merlin is slightly smaller (70x70x31 cm), but its price is significantly lower - RUR 1,857. Made from laminated chipboard. It can be easily combined; in addition to white, it is available in graphite and oak colors.
For comparison, a CALLAX of 12 cells costs 6,499 rubles, and a CUBE costs 4,318 rubles.
