Saggy and uncomfortable after a few monthsJenniferWe loved this when we first got it. We swapped the legs for longer ones immediately, but we are pretty tall. I even napped on it a few times and it was cozy and comfy. Six months later it is sagging in the middle so much you can neither nap nor sit on it comfortably. I waited to write this review because I wanted to see how it lasted. It does not fare well after a short time. Now just over a year later it is uncomfortable garbage. Some of these reviews were written before it got its new lower price (translates to quality drop) the one in the Coquitlam show room is from before that so when we sat on it in store there were no signs of sag. I feel duped. I will not buy another sofa from here or likely any living room chairs either1
Search Reddit for SÖDERHAMN saggingAureaSagging 2.5” in 6 months. Reddit threads confirm defect.1
SÖDERHAMN Only for DIYersAureaLet's review what you actually buy:
A frame that sags like a tired hammock
"Seat cushions" that vanish faster than my will to assemble IKEA furniture
The privilege of spending another $200 on:
-Bed slats (to keep the frame from collapsing) as per reddit
-MDF panels (to fake a flat sitting surface)
-Memory foam toppers (because the seat cushions are decorative only)
IKEA's warranty team insists this is "normal."
Pro tip: If your sofa requires structural reinforcement from the lumber yard, it's not furniture.
When your customers are literally rebuilding your products, maybe the problem isn't "user error."1
don't buy it!!!Anonymous reviewerIt does not have ANY support as a regular proper couch, and my back, neck, and everywhere else start hurting after 5 minutes of sitting on it. The cushions are SUPER thin and I had to modify the couch repeatedly with different methods. With all the efforts I put into modifying, I could have built a couch myself already! And it's still super uncomfortable! now I have to buy a new one.1
Horrible couch ValerieThe couch had lasted for only a year my husband and I are both small people that are under 200 pounds and within a year one of the legs broke off while we were one it. The cushions always seem to slide around but for the amount of money you spend you want it to at least last a year. They can’t even blame me for assembling it wrong because the base comes prebuilt. 1
Not What I ExpectedDianeFor the cost of this sofa, I expected much more. Dark grey does NOT look like the photos and is definitely not dark grey. It’s much more of a medium grey with green tones. Also, description says extra soft. It’s anything but soft. The ONLY positive is the seat depth. Otherwise, very misleading!2
It’s very comfortable the onlyFatimaIt’s very comfortable the only problem that I have is the separation between two cushion that you suppose to seat on them but if three people seat on it one person will be in the middle of the cushion and that person gonna be uncomfortable and you can not lay down on it as well because you ‘ll feel the separation while you are laying down on it except this problem I think it’s nice and comfortable3
Super comfyChantalLove this sofa, it's big and soft with cushions that you can move around to create extra support where you need it. Only drawback is that the fabric is a little scratchy. Overall I'd buy it again!4
I wish I could give them zero starsAnnaJust got my couch delivered. I ordered LIGHT BEIGE color, assuming I'll get a sofa in a nice beige color as indicated on the pictures. The couch I got is WHITE, the color is totally off. I do understand that the actual color might be slightly different, but it's completely off. I just had a chat with IKEA representative and sent him all the pictures, he was laughing saying it's exactly the same. I'm not blind. And I paid $59 delivery fee for nothing, now I have to go to IKEA and return this couch by myself.1
WowMohamadWow5
SoderhammCatherineIt looks of poor quality. Probably going to return it.1
Good quality sofaFawadGood quality, very comfortable sofa, with different cloth options available.
Sofa can be configured to suit your room. Covers can also be changed/ washed.
It's deep sofa (40" approx) but actually takes up same space as regular sofa.
I think it needs more pillows. We put some extra pillows and it looks perfect.5
Good couchMustafaCushion padding are too thin…everything else is great!4
spacious but not too comfyChaowatLove the space on this couch.
The cushions are a bit too stiff for me. almost like just a plank with thin cushion for your butt.
The cover material are also really easy to get wrinkles although after I ironed them.
It is a decent couch, but might not be the best for the price.3
DO NOT RECOMMENDAnonymous reviewerThe sofa made of unbelievably poor quality materials. The pillows are far from having regular pillow texture, the label says it made from recycled polyester - which totally feels like plastic. But the real issue is that the price is definitely not cheap comparing to quality. You can easily purchase better sofa's from other stores. Half way on my assembling, I realized that it was a huge mistake and I just returned it.1
Horrible open space between cushionsCalebThe sofa looks cool but unfortunately it’s not well designed or constructed well enough. The cushions are super thin with flattened edges that look grubby and worn. The cushions slide around exposing 4” wide gaps between the seat cushions in places that you’ll naturally sit or have your hip/shoulder when lying down. You’ll end up feeling the plywood frame every time you use this sofa. Very dissapointed.1
