IKEA FRIHETEN Sofa Bed Review

Here are a couple things I've noticed about the IKEA FRIHETEN sofa bed that you should know about before you buy one yourself.

I think for the features and price the IKEA FRIHETEN sofa bed is one of the best solutions for a modern living room. In this video I go over a the basic features, comfort and a couple other little quirks I've noticed about the IKEA FRIHETEN sofa bed.

Check out the assembly video guide for the IKEA Friheten Sofa bed for more information:

The IKEA Friheten is available directly from IKEA:

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[BaukeP]

I've been using mine as an everyday sofabed for my dorm. When sleeping on it you can definitely feel the wooden frame with my weight (75kg or 165lbs). But it's really comfy with a memory foam mattress on top. By using the mattress, it is suitable for everyday use but it does take a little motivation to make your bed everyday again.

[BrianVelez]

Little did I know there was a sofa review community out there. 😱

[yolkyolk]

If you have guests that plan on sleeping on this for more than a couple of days, I would definitely recommend putting some kind of foam topper on this – in my opinion it is hard as a rock! I was staying with a friend for about a week on this thing and my back got very sore. However, a cheapie foam topper from Costco or something would be a perfect solution, which you could even store in the chaise compartment.

[dollymendes]

This sofa sleeper has been our guest bed each and every time we’ve had overnight stays with our grandkids. It is firm, and comfortable and the kids jump all over it each morning upon waking ( while we are still sleeping on it! So I think it’s a genius design and holds up to lots of child friendly wear and tear.
We now want to purchase one for our vacation home, for our guests!!

[mooveegurl]

Great review. Your nit-picking is what a potential buyer wants to know! I have found the firmness of most IKEA sofas becomes a problem in the long run.

[ilifter]

This is an exceptional review. No waffle, just concise and useful information, it's a shame many other YouTube channels don't operate as you do. I've bought this sofa bed and do think it's very good. Thanks.

[veniaminchira]

Just one little advice: when you convert the sofa into a sofa bed, try to lay down in the opposite side you're showing in this video...that's actually what the manual shows, also!

[joah]

I've had this sofa for about 2 years and I didn't even know it was a sofa bed lol.

[anniwolff]

Me and my partner are using this sofa as a bed for about one and a half years now. We think it is a very comfortable sofa and bed, easy to clean and provides a lot of room even for two people. We just love this one :)

[billelford]

I’ve had this sofa since July 25/20 and paid $900.00 Cdn at IKEA. Took it home in a pickup truck just my wife and me. Love the couch! This is an extremely accurate review. We have ours in the recroom and it’s ideal to watch TV from. You’ll want cushions behind your back, as the seat is quite deep (great for the bed, though) the frame is definitely uncomfortable if you’re the unlucky one to be seated there, also there is a steel brace half way along the seat that is a killer too! So it’s not perfect, but suits us just fine!

[meghannbenson]

I've had this sofa for about 3 years. I have a 3&4 yr old who jump on it a lot. You can remove the pillow covers, and I wash and dry in the washer and dryer on a regular setting. Also, the main sitting part of the couch does get really saggy really fast and it is uncomfortable to lay across that cushion and the chase. The chase is always really comfy and does not get saggy because it has a flat board under it. I have thought about modding the couch with a board under the main cushion. I have had it professionally cleaned by an upholstery/carpet cleaner. Worked like a charm. I don't like how pilly the fabric gets very soon after buying (I have the same fabric as this video), and the fabric is loose. We have the ottoman alway up because we just like it that way, the couch always fits everyone. The kids have jumped on it and it still goes up and down just amazingly. The storage is great, but if you let your kids eat any snacks on the couch expect it to fall down into the storage. The couch is super heavy! All in all it's an amazing couch. Very durable. We have moved it 5 times! Even with the drawbacks, this couch is so worth it if you need storage, an extra sleep option, or just a big couch for the whole fam to sit together for movie night! I suggest getting a nice memory foam mattress topper and queen sheets if you want to use it as a sleeper. Nice vid!

[hcke]

Very good review! I have had one a few years and like how firm it is as a bed. Tip is to put the pillows on the opposite side (where David had his feet). The wood frames going across for the storage unit can be felt if you are a bit heavy and lay like David did. If you put the pillows in the other end, that wood frame is where your legs are and you wont notice it.

[carlwilson]

We have had this for about three years and love it. Purchase the two inch topper in the bed and mattress department and store it in the chase. Slept on it many times always found it comfortable and I’m a big guy. Has held up well. I do agree the cushions do loose firmness over time.

[jeninek]

First, THANK YOU for that assembly video! Second, just so everyone knows, you CAN safely clean this couch! I gambled on it since the previous owner had a cat and I used my Bissel Pro Heat Pet machine with just the brush attachment (not the pet one) using the lowest soap setting. Looks brand new (I have it in beige). Thanks again!

[MP_pov]

I've had mine for nearly 3 years, it's my main bed living in a studio. I use a thick mattress topper with it. For an adult when it's looked after it's fine but if you have kids they will destroy this sofa very quickly. It's not perfect but in this time I tried sofa beds at twice the price and they are all hit and miss. Yes the foam goes soft with time but it's not bad. You have to sleep the correct way around ie not with your head near the arm res / what would be a natural head board, that's what the manual recommends. I tend to sleep on the pull out side, the cushion is a bit firmer and it means I don't sleep on the side that gets used for sitting during the day. Sleeping down the middle is not comfortable. I looked at changing it a couple of times but in this price range there isn't anything thats obviously better. I'd need to spend 3 times the price of this sofa.

[nevillebarber]

What a joy to find a reviewer who gives clear answers to the things you want to know. Great concise information, thank you xx

[CatmomJules]

I bought this exact sofa early last year. My cat's have used the sides as a scratcher!! The sofa, bed, and all cushions are still good. I prefer softer material for a sofa but this it what my kids and I chose. It's fine. I am currently looking for a sofa cover. For me the sofa is a bit too firm. And sitting on it is not so great. I find it more comfortable to watch TV with the bed out and I really like the storage! From 1 to 10, I give it an 8 😊

[VirgoDar]

My last apartment came semi-furnished with one of these. I was able to fit a lot of stuff in the storage area which was great because the apt didn't have much closet space. And even though it is on the firm side, it was quite comfortable particularly with the "bed" area opened up. It was great for just chilling and watching tv, even with a friend.

[zQWASZX]

It's a great sofa, I had one for many years but I'd say you missed the main issue with it. Cleaning under it is difficult as it's in so many pieces, and moving the sofa can cause the rolling section underneath to disconnect and then it's quite annoying to reconnect... Be prepared to deal with that a couple of times a year

[mundotaku_org]

I just bought it because I had people coming to visit me home and I decided to lend them my bed while I slept in the sofa. I like soft beds but the sofa has been quite comfortable. It is incredibly easy to pull out and using it to watch movies with the legs up as been really great.