Not the same as what’s on floor ZainabTotally different from the same couch on show room floor. Way deeper. What you see on show room floor and what you receive are not the same. It’s way deeper. Leaning back too far. Probably going to return it after a week. 1
Beautiful but uncomfortable ShawnI love the look of these sofas! I bought 2 for the living room of our new home.
Unfortunately the seat cushions are very hard and I had hoped that they would soften up with time but they have not. The sofa sits high off of the ground as well.
I think they are fine for sitting on occasionally when guests visit but not suitable for getting cozy and watching a movie with the family.
I was a bit disappointed. 3
Chemical odour KurteeI bought this sofa from IKEA about three months ago. The sofa itself is fairly comfortable to sit on, but there is a rather concerning issue – it has been giving off a chemical smell. The smell is similar to that of new clothes that haven’t been washed yet. At first, I thought it would dissipate quickly, but even after three months, it’s still there and remains very strong. Now I can’t return it, and I don’t know what to do. It’s not just the unpleasant smell but I’m worried it might be harmful to health.
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Designed for 6 ft and over, Ektorp was betterMasoomaThis sofa is a very poor substitute for Ektorp. It’s too big and deep, Ektorp was the perfect size and was so comfortable. This seat depth of this sofa needs you to spend more money on cushions to reduce the depth to a comfortable size. I’m a petite person and it actually gave me back pain. 2
Doesn’t hold up ValerieBought an Uppland and it just doesn’t hold up . We continue to have back aches when sitting on this couch . I avoid it altogether because I know my back is going to hurt after 20 mins . Just doesn’t have the components to be a couch that you can count on for very long . Very disappointed as it looks nice but can’t even use it .2
Upland 3 seaterGraceThe sofa is so soft and so comfy to sit, lay down and spend your whole day doing nothing. We do love it.5
UPPLAND BrendaLove the comfort of this sofa we still have our ektorp in our family for now I’m it’s 22 second year and it’s worn so well kids and all . However we will be replacing it soon with another upland 5
Cushions Mary-AnneThe back cushions are not as full as they should be. Have had a hard time trying to see if I can get them replaced. 4
ITS ALRIGHTRebeccaThis couch is okay, its very comfortable but I would not recommend the white cover. We wanted the couch but they only had the white so that's what we got but its covered in blankets because it get dirty VERY quickly 3
Uppland sofaEdithI did a lot of research on this sofa and wasn’t too sure after reading all the negative reviews. However, I am so happy I went ahead and ordered it! This sofa is so beautiful, very easy to assemble (I did it by myself) and very comfortable! It looks so cozy and inviting in my space and love that I can just toss the covers in the wash. I got the white covers and I am very impressed by the quality of them. It fits the sofa like a glove and it is soft. No bad odours whatsoever. I understand comfort is something personal, but my husband and I find it very comfortable. I would 100% recommend it!5
Let me refute the bad reviewsLindsayFirstly, yes, it is much larger and deeper than the Ektorp. In fact it is not too dissimilar to The Big Comfy Couch. But this is a great thing. My two daughters and I sit sleepover style easily having movie and gaming marathons. You can sit criss cross applesauce and have an entire drawing evening. It’s great. Secondly, the cushions are very supportive. That is because each cushion is it’s own mattress, complete with springs, foam, and box. I had the Ektorp and the only foam cushions did not have the luxurious feeling that these do. It’s like sitting up in a new truck. The back is not low. It is high and supportive and doesn’t force your head and neck forward (5’6, 5’3, 5’9). One less star because it should be slightly better materials and made in either Sweden or Canada to be sold here. 4
LOVE ITYvonneThe sofa is comfortable. The covers are soft, easy to remove to wash. 5
Good value NancyI really like the couch 5
GarbageJudithI’d had an Ektorp couch for years and loved it so when it was time to replace it I ordered this.
The padding is very uncomfortable, the seats are too deep. I am 5’3” and thought it was simply my height, but my spouse is over 6’ and found he had to lean forward in order to even read. I had no way to return it so I dumped it after less than 2 months and had to purchase a sofa from a different store. I purchase a lot from IKEA, but this was a big mistake. There is nothing good I can say about this couch. Save your $’s.1
Uppland SofaEdwardExcellent sofa, very comfortable and the material of construction is first rate. Highly recommended.5
Excellent ValueJacquelineIt took a little to put it together but was relatively easy. We are very pleased with our purchase.5
Don't Buy itAnonymous reviewerIt was not the same as when you feel it in store. DON'T BUY IT1
Not Ektorp, but still excellent couches and are a real upgrade! Anonymous reviewerAfter reading a pile of 1-2 star reviews I was hesitant to purchase this couch, but I’m so glad I did!
Like many folks, we’ve had our Ektorp couches for about a decade and love them. Since they’ve been discontinued we chose to purchase the UPPLAND sofas for our living room.
A few thoughts on what folks don’t like about UPPLAND and why:
Large, thick, puffy cushions: Yes, they are thicker and bigger, but you’re also probably used to worn in Ektorp cushions. These will become more worn with time, though I don’t mind them out of the box. They’re comfortable.
Material: all the YouTube reviews I’ve seen of folks complaining about the material show beige or white covers. We bought the grey/green and they’re super soft. They don’t feel like cheap plastic or seem like they won’t last. We were pleasantly surprised, so consider all colours won’t feel the same.
Size: this is an upgrade from Ektorp, they’re not so apartment sized, but aren’t crazy big.
Overall great value for cost!
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Sofa set MarcelGood quality and comfort for the value. Happy with purchase4
UPPLAND couch seat cushions PatriciaI purchased 2 couches for the family room
The seat cushions actually look as thought they are bending in the middle . It is very disappointing to have a new couch which 2 adults sit on and seat cushions are switched almost daily to see this.
Not a fan, I will be checking the date of purchase to see if I have time to return . Which is not a smooth thing to do as seniors without a larger
Vehicle .
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