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How to choose a mattress that’s best for you

Good sleep means more than just waking up refreshed and ready for your day. It’s vital to your overall health and well-being, too. For a good night’s sleep, you need a comfortable mattress that really suits you.

A man throws himself backwards to land on top of a MALM bed with a VATNESTRÖM pocket sprung mattress.
A man throws himself backwards to land on top of a MALM bed with a VATNESTRÖM pocket sprung mattress.

Do good mattresses have to cost a lot?

No! The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. So we offer well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. That includes mattresses. Another reason for confidence in the quality is the guarantee.

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3 simple reasons why our mattresses will make you happy

Rolled packed mattress

Most of our mattresses are packed in rolls and therefore fit easily in your car - without compromising on quality. Good for your wallet and the environment.

Test it for 90 days

It's important to us that you really like your new mattress. So if you realise after a while that your mattress is too firm, too soft or anything else, simply return it and exchange it for another one.

10-year guarantee FREE

A strong sign of real quality is that we offer a 10-year guarantee on your mattress - at no extra cost!

What are the different types of mattresses?

These are the main types of mattresses. Within each type, you'll find a lot of different options so you can choose the best comfort and support for you to get a good night’s sleep.

In sprung mattresses, the springs help keep your body in a comfortable, supported position. Your weight is spread evenly over the whole mattress, so there’s not too much pressure on any part of your body. They include at least one layer of foam for added comfort.
Foam and latex mattresses can contain different types of foam, including memory foam, and they all provide good support, adapt their shape to the contours of your body, and absorb the shock of body movements. Everything needed for a good sleep!

The right mattress lets your body rest

To sleep well, your body needs to feel relaxed and comfortable. Everyone’s body is different, so we have different mattresses – with different firmness levels, for example. That means you can find one that really suits you – the hero of your night’s rest that goes to work when you go to sleep.

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Better sleep, better life

Sleep is crucial for your health and well-being, both physically and emotionally. When you sleep, your body restores areas like your digestive system and your cardiovascular system. Sleep is vital for your brain, too – affecting your memory, concentration, and even your ability to motivate yourself.

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A GLADSTAD upholstered bed with storage boxes and an ÅSVANG foam mattress stands in a bedroom near a window.
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Frequently asked questions

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Love it or exchange it – you have 90 days to decide

It takes time for you and a new mattress to get used to each other. So you have 90 days (and nights) to make sure you’re happy with your choice. If you’re not, you can exchange it for another mattress.

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What about sizes?

IKEA mattresses come in lots of sizes. You can filter on mattress pages to select the size you want. There’s often a menu on each mattress’s product page to choose the size, too. Wondering if the size of a mattress might make it hard to get it home? Most of our mattresses are roll packed to make this easier.

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Individual comfort when you share a bed

If you and your partner want different firmness levels, why not use two different mattresses? If you put one wide mattress topper over them, or even a mattress protector, you’ll still have that double bed feeling. Putting a mattress wedge between the mattresses will cover any gap between them.

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More about springs and foam

Springs can be Bonnell springs, which are all connected together, or pocket springs, which are each wrapped in an individual cover and work independently. Foam mattresses contain and combine different kinds of foam, such as high resilience or latex foam. You can machine-wash the covers to keep your bed fresh.

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Improvements for people and the planet

Good sleep improves your life. We try to improve constantly, with new products that are better for people and the planet. One recent innovation is in spring mattresses. By focusing on the most important part – the springs – we increased the comfort and used less foam, making the mattresses more sustainable.

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