July 8, 2022 - Comfort Works Blog & Sofa Resources

So you want a sofa from IKEA. Who can blame you? IKEA sofas can offer great value for money, are usually highly convenient to purchase, and often combine solid construction and good design.

But how do you decide which IKEA sofa is the best for you?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. 10 best IKEA sofas
2. Best IKEA sectionals
3. Best IKEA sofa beds
4. Best IKEA chaise lounges
5. Best IKEA 3-seater sofas
6. Best IKEA sofas under $1000
7. IKEA outdoor sofas
8. Discontinued IKEA sofas

10 best IKEA sofas
The cheat’s guide

White IKEA Ektorp sectional sofa in living room — IKEA Ektorp sofa

Need to make a decision on your new IKEA sofa, quickly? We got you. The Comfort Works team have tried and tested hundreds of IKEA sofas ourselves, over the years. We’ve broken down the top 10 IKEA sofa series for you, based on several important criteria: comfort, aesthetic appeal, variety of sizes and models available and its history.

Read all about our 10 Best IKEA sofas.

Best IKEA sectionals
Great for families and those who love entertaining

IKEA Soderhamn in beige sofa slipcovers — IKEA Soderhamn sofa

Is a standard 3-seater not quite enough to accommodate your family, but you don’t want to have to purchase multiple sofas? Sectional sofas to the rescue. Sectionals are made up of two or more different modular parts, which can be arranged to best suit your home and family. Add a chaise module or extra storage, turn your sofa into an L-shaped or U-shaped style – the options are nearly limitless.

Read all about how to choose the right sectional sofa for your family here.

Sectional sofas are great for bigger families or those who love entertaining large groups of people. Truly the most sociable kind of sofa, sectionals encourage group chats and movie nights.

Read all about our 5 best IKEA sectional sofas.

Best IKEA sofa beds
Bed or sofa, you decide.

IKEA Flottebo in Comfort Works slipcover — IKEA Flottebo

Nobody works harder than a sofa bed, or sleeper sofa. Sofas during the day, they transform into fully functional beds for houseguests. There is no denying the practicality of a sofa bed, and this is a category IKEA does very well in. But not all sofa beds are created equal – and some don’t even look like sofas. We’ve narrowed down the list to sofa beds that are comfortable to sleep on and still look great when they’re in sofa mode.

Read all about our top 6 IKEA sofa beds.

Best IKEA chaise lounges
One for the nappers

White IKEA Kivik chaise lounge in living room — IKEA Kivik chaise lounge

Naps are an integral part of life. A lot of us tend to fall asleep on the couch more than falling asleep in our beds – and that’s what chaise lounges are for. A chaise lounge (originally chaise longue) means “long chair”, which I think is a perfect term for a napping couch. If you often sleep on your sofa, all you need is a chaise lounge so that you can fall into a sweet dream always, even if it isn’t on the bed.

What’s good for you? Check out our list of the best IKEA chaise lounges.

Best IKEA 3-seater sofas
Three’s NOT a crowd

IKEA Farlov sofa in grey slipcovers in living room with coffee table and bean bags — IKEA Farlov sofa

“The more the merrier” was said for a reason. When there’s no longer just two people in the house, it probably means it’s time to get a 3-seater sofa. What’s the width of a 3-seater couch compared to your current loveseat? Would it fit the space in your house? Get your questions answered by reading this list of the best IKEA 3-seater sofas.

Best IKEA sofas under $1000
Keep it on the down low

IKEA Friheten sleeper sofa in vegan leather slipcovers in living room — IKEA Friheten sofa

IKEA has a range of lower-priced sofas, but that doesn’t mean they’re lower-quality. If you do your research, you’d be able to find something that is within $1000, and comfy enough for your preference. We don’t choose them based on categories, but based solely on the price. This way, you have more options to pick the sofa type whether it is a 2-seater, 3-seater with a chaise lounge or a sofa bed in just under $1000. Read this list of the best IKEA sofas under $1000 so that you can make an informed decision when looking for the next big thing for your living room!

IKEA outdoor sofas
Something for the outdoor area

IKEA Applaro outdoor sofa set with white cushions — IKEA Äpplarö outdoor sofa

Be it just for aesthetic reasons or for family gatherings at the patio, outdoor sofas are the way to go. Materials like plastic, natural rattan and hardwood, when combined with the right design, can make very beautiful outdoor sofas for the warmer weather. Read the complete IKEA outdoor sofa review to see which one is right for you. And if the cushions aren’t to your liking, let us know because we customise cushion slipcovers with our beautiful and functional fabrics of more than 70 styles.

Discontinued IKEA sofas
Can I still get their slipcovers?

IKEA Vimle sofa in grey sofa covers — IKEA Vimle sofa

Throughout the years, IKEA has released so many sofa series, and also discontinued a lot of them. It’s unfortunate that consumers cannot find the exact model to replace their current one especially if they really liked it. However, if you do still own one of their discontinued models and are in need of sofa replacement covers, come take a look at this post – “Replacement IKEA Sofa Covers For Discontinued IKEA Couch Models”. With customised slipcovers that come in so many designs and colours, you’ll love your sofa even more after an awesome transformation!

Announcement: Comfort Works has recently launched a new line of sustainable fabrics under our Sustainable Collection: the Eco Fabrics! There are 4 new eco-friendly fabrics under this line: Eco Weave, Eco Twill, Eco Basketweave and Eco Chenille.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.Eco Weave
2.Eco Twill
3.Eco Basketweave
4.Eco Chenille
5.What’s so good about our Eco Fabrics?

Get to know each fabric better

Eco Weave

The Eco Weave is soft, light and breathable, with natural slubs that are similar to what you can usually find on natural linen. Slubs are raised lumps caused by “imperfections” of the woven fabric which give our Eco Weave a more textured look and some character. It’s common to see slubs on denim, T-shirts and sweatpants nowadays. Even though the Eco Weave is made from 60% recycled material, the texture is great and so natural-looking that you wouldn’t even know that it’s made out of recycled plastic.

The colours that are currently available are “White” and “Dark Denim”. Due to its linen-like texture and white-coloured fabric, the Eco Weave White reminds you of the casual, relaxed times in life – great when you’re going for the Farmhouse style sofa slipcovers for your home. Furthermore, using a white sofa as the centrepiece of the living room helps to brighten up small spaces.

On the other hand, “Dark Denim” is a colour that reminds you of your favourite pair of denim jeans that you just want to wear over and over again. Slip it on your sofa and we promise you’d never want to leave.

Eco Weave White Sofa Slipcovers Comfort Works — Eco Weave White

Check out the Eco Weave

Eco Twill

The Eco Twill is made from 50% recycled material but its looks say otherwise – premium quality. Soft to the touch, this fabric is richly textured and very comfortable to lounge and sleep on for the whole day. Each batch of fabric has subtle tonal variations and a slight luxurious sheen that elevates its look. This fabric is also wrinkle-resistant, so there’s no need to regularly iron it.

The colour, “Amber” is now available for Eco Twill. It has a sharp mustard-orangey colour that’s bound to make your living room look warmer in an instant. Perfect for the summer.

eco fabric sofa slipcover in amber — *Eco Twill Amber*

Take a look at the Eco Twill

Eco Basketweave

Also another wrinkle-free fabric, the Eco Basketweave is densely woven, resembling a classic understated basket weave look. This fabric stands out with its clear, grid-like weave and a slight sheen when the light hits on it.

The colour “Oatmeal” is a classic warm beige, with hints of white and cream running through its weave. Subtle tonal nuances are expected to be seen on the Eco Basketweave. This neutral colour suits any style of home and decoration as it gives off a sophisticated yet warm feel to the space.

eco-fabric-sofa-slipcovers-comfort-works — *Eco Basketweave Oatmeal*

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Eco Chenille

The Eco Chenille is soft and plush with a subtle heathered effect, so you can see little specks of lighter tones on the cool grey-toned fabric pebble. Thanks to its colour, the Eco Chenille Pebble fits in any home regardless of your house having a modern, industrial or rustic interior design. You could further style this luxurious-looking sofa with pillows, blankets or throws of any colour because the light grey helps to create a balance among the colours.

It also has a good drape, so if you’re thinking of getting a long-skirted sofa slipcover, the Eco Chenille would be ideal as the material just falls beautifully against the floor.

Super breathable and made from 50% recycled material isn’t exactly common, but we’ve made it work with Eco Chenille. And because it’s breathable, the Eco Chenille works for any season. It keeps you warm during the colder seasons and keeps you cool during summer days. It’s the best of both worlds, especially for those of you who don’t like changing slipcovers often.

See more of the Eco Chenille

What’s so good about our Eco Fabrics?

There are several good reasons as to why we’ve chosen and decided to launch this series of Eco Fabric.

Better for the environment

Part of the reason why we named this collection the “Sustainable Collection” is because all these fabrics are partially made out of recycled materials, specifically recycled plastic bottles.

The process is actually pretty interesting – after the plastic bottles are collected, they are compressed and shipped to the processing factory. The bottles are then shredded into chips, melted and sieved to produce threads to be used as fabric. And that’s how they become fabrics used in our Sustainable Collection. This process requires 30% less energy than regular clothing made from polyester, which also means less carbon footprint, so that’s better for the environment. We call them our Sustainable Collection for a good reason.

Furthermore, our Eco Fabrics are Global Recycled Standard(GRS)-certified, which is a voluntary product standard used to track and verify content of recycled materials in a final product. It applies to the whole supply chain for products that contain at least 20% of recycled materials.

It’s good to know that the plastic bottles that we heavily use and throw away are turned into gorgeous fabrics for sofa slipcovers. And, come on, their being beautiful is a bonus!

Skin-friendly

Apart from the fabric texture being really soft and breathable, almost all our Eco Fabrics are sourced from suppliers with the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, which means that they have been tested for harmful substances, so they’re safe for human health.

For those who are concerned about the fabrics coming in contact with sensitive skin, especially children, can now obtain sofa slipcovers from our Sustainable Collection with peace of mind.

Withstands high traffic

As soft as the fabrics are, they are equally durable to hold out against high traffic and active households, such as those with little kids who’re always climbing up and down the sofa. With our Sustainable Collection, you can enjoy every moment with your family and not be concerned of their ruining the sofa slipcovers easily. The Sustainable Collection is definitely made with sustainability in mind.

Machine-washable

Eco fabrics sustainable fabrics — Comfort Works’ Eco Fabrics

Whenever it comes to sofa slipcovers, we expect them to get dirty one way or the other, because we know, life happens. Therefore, our Eco Fabrics are machine-washable just in case any sort of accident happens on your couch. After washing, just drip dry them in the shade until they’re almost completely dry, then slip them back on to your couch again.

Read this guide on how to care for different types of sofa slipcovers.

These beautiful fabrics aren’t only transforming your sofa, but they’re transforming the world as well with our sustainability efforts. The launch of Eco Fabrics is Comfort Works’ first step towards being more sustainable, and it’s just the beginning because there’s more to come! If you’d like to give our new eco-friendly fabrics a try, order free samples now.

Explore our Sustainable Collection now