This will be a daily use couch (for me) and a 1-2 night a week sleeper for my mother. Love seat size or a little bigger would be ok. Ideally with an actual 'couch' style... padded arms rather than wooden or something.

My parents once had a horribly firm Ikea love seat that converted into an equally firm sleeper... it was almost comical. So I'm weary of ikea, but I'm in a small condo with a tight staircase so I think Ikea might be my only solution.

Does anyone have a couch/sleeper they like and can attest it's comfort? Even if "bed mode" needs a topper, I'd be ok with that.

I’ve been eyeing this one for my office for a few weeks since it seems to be the perfect fit. There was zero reviews and quite a few Reddit threads asking if anyone’s tried it but no one has. I took a chance and overall, I’m happy with it.

• Assembly was about 1.5 hours for someone who would call themselves an IKEA pro. About as hard as any other IKEA couch, but easier than the sectional sleepers. I’ve assembled maybe 30 different pieces and I’d say this was average. I assembled it by myself until the very end I needed help to just slot in the mattress part. It comes mostly assembled, you just need to assemble the wood frame (about 15 pieces).

• The wood cuts were not great, I had to bang some pieces in and they didn’t fit perfectly flush. It was worrisome at first but it worked out in the end.

• It’s all real pine wood. No veneer, no pressed wood. I think if you knew what you were doing you could stain this.

• Boxes were huge, very unwieldy to carry, but fit into my compact SUV. You’ll need 2 people to move the 2 boxes.

• It wasn’t on the showroom and it required special order, so I had to ask for it and wait like 20 min after checkout to pick it up.

• It’s very firm. I like that because it could break in better. As a sofa it’s pretty cozy. I wouldn’t make it my living room sofa (I love my KIVIK). I would say this would suck to sleep on. I’m planning on getting a mattress topper for the few times it’ll be used as a bed, but this is about 2” less wide and 1” less tall than a Full/Double bed. But I’m hoping it’ll work.

• The beige color is nicer in person, I think it helps my walls are painted.

Overall I’m satisfied with it. We’ll see long term how it holds up.

Happy to answer any other questions!

EDIT (2 month update): Was reminded of this thread and just want to update that after over 2 months I’m still satisfied! Still firm and still comfortable to sit or lay on, in my opinion. I haven’t used it in bed mode yet, but in couch mode I’ve napped on it a few times, curled up. The IKEA page now has like around 4.75 stars so it seems I’m not alone. Would recommend this to most people.

• Looks a lot like a loveseat version of the FRIHETEN (which I can't find anywhere)

• Had an in-built pull out which extends moderately, enough to kick your feet up but not big enough to sleep an adult.

I dated someone (no longer in touch) with a love seat that I LOVED and I can't find it anywhere. I'm 99% sure it was an IKEA.

She actually hated it, because why not have a full pull out for guests sleeping over? But I LOVED it for the ultra convenience of fast leg support. Living in a small apartment and utilizing a space for yoga multiple times a day, the fast in/out and modest extra cuddle comfort is better for my lifestyle.

Does anyone know the loveseat I'm talking about?

Thanks and happy new year!

Please let me know which model and why you prefer it.