I purchased this sectional in 2016 and had it for 3 years. its a great sofa and a great bed. I wasn’t gonna leave this review but after i saw the peeling on it today (its in a spare room unused), I’ve had enough. It is now August 2020 and the bombstat black started to peel. I have no complaints. I’ve had this couch for 2+ years and have moved it 2x. The perfect sofa for my small flat for when parents or friends would come visit. I'll pay a bit more for a reversible cushion! I’ve had this couch since March. Big, practical storage space under the seat. After a good night’s sleep, you can effortlessly convert your bedroom or guest room into a living room again. However, because they’re not attached to the couch itself, and because there is a hidden zipper on the underside, adding batting or additional foam should be very easy later down the line. While it was comfortable for the first few months, it quickly lost cushioning. We were torn between a few different couches from Ikea. If i had an upholstery shop, its rip the bombstat junk straight off, get some seriously comfortable automotive foam cushions and reupholster it in genuine leather. A highly recommended purchase. I am super happy with it. I am very please with our purchase. The design and storage are great, but the cushion materials and the covering is subpart and very low quality (think a $100 walmart couch) I paid $800 (799 plus tax) for this couch on the recommendation of the OLD similar model to this that was genuine leather. It’s a bit of a disappointment for a couch with this price. Also, the boxes this comes in are HUGE so strongly consider delivery unless you have a van or flatbed truck. Within 3 weeks the seat has flattened used only 7-8 times and started feeling frame so it’s not worth £499. I am now stuck with this monstrosity and the only way I have been able to use it is folding over the double bed mattress topper and leaving it permanently on the seating area with a blanket over to cover the whole mess!! The built-in storage is easy to access and spacious enough to stow bedding, books and PJs. Bemz makes covers for the Friheten to fit easily over the sofa bed’s existing, non-removable IKEA Friheten sleeper sofa cover, with a loose slipcover that touches the floor and hides the break between the seat cushions and bed… Don't love that the fake leather surface is peeling off. But: ALL ikea sofas are too short, seat height should be two to four inches higher. It was easier to put together than many of the smaller items I've bought from ikea. Within couple of months of purchasing sofa began to sag and can feel every piece of wood and metal in the frame. If you have young children, animals, or are a little on the clumsy side, I would recommend going with a different sectional. Had sofa for six months and is no longer a functioning sofa. We’ve had people of various ages (30-70) sleep on the couch and commented on how comfortable it is. I waited to review until after we had taken naps On it and had guests overnight to see how it did. : 404.320.83 This product has multiple packages. Don't love that it is super hard for sleeping (fine for sitting). It is large and looks amazing. I looked for months before deciding on this couch, which had been one of my first choices. Have bought a mattress topper for when the grandchildren can finally stay over so hoping it will be comfortable for them. Occasionally the back cushions need a thump to be put back into shape, but I have never owned a sofa where that was not the case. I took a waterproof sheet and cut it in half and tucked it around the corners for the dog. I have had this sofa close to 3 years, and it is used as a primary bed rather than occasional. I live in a very small space and this couch is so perfect. Having tried this sofa in an IKEA store where it was displayed in the bed position. By 2017 the framed arm began to bow out and no adult enjoyed sitting on the couch as we could feel the frame through the cushions. I was initially impressed with the firmness of the base, seemed like it was even across and would be a comfy sleeper. This sofa should be redesigned or removed from sales. The cushions have been firm since day 1. Very easy to switch between sofa and bed positions. The side which I regularly sit has now started to sag to the point that that half is impossible to comfortably sit on, which has also rendered it useless as a sofa-bed, unless you want to be lying in a crater. Esright Convertible Sectional Sofa Couch with Ottoman, Sofa Armrest with Storage Function, L-Shape… Sitting on it is uncomfortable too. Great Features but firm and hard to remove stains. Very uncomfortable. Now I can only hope that I can sell it for a fraction of the cost and get it out of my life. We have had this Friheten for over 3 years, and it's still great. The problems started almost immediately: the cushions are very thin - they expand after while but it is still far, far from what should they be. Over 30,000 cycles means a good ability to resist abrasion. My dog always licked her paws on the sofa which resulted in a wet stain and once my daughter spilled water. Had it all together in about 2-3 hours. However, this one compared to the one purchased in Switzerland is of an appalling quality. Local pickup only. uncomfortable and now torn...do not recommend. I am going to be moving shorty and am going to be rebuying this couch for my new place but for a real sofa and guest bed. As I seem to be not the only one with this issue, it seems to be a design flaw across the board, and so I cannot reccomend this sofabed to anyone who may be interested. I love that it makes a perfect rectangle and the bed portion matches the couch and doesn’t look out of place if left open. I use it only for sitting. This is really unacceptable for this price and we’re very disappointed as this was a treat to ourselves to upgrade our old sofa. The lid stays open so you can safely and easily take things in and out. Initially it is very firm, which suits my tastes, but the whole thing softens a little over time, especially the cushion also used for sitting as well as sleeping. The foam seating has a huge indent. I love it, however I the fabric I purchased is Hyllie Beige and it’s beautiful but has not held up with three dogs. This couch is also extremely uncomfortable. We bought this sofa in October. I agree. Ikea do not offer this as a spare part. There’s is so much piling that I constantly have to shave it off. They fit in the back of my Tacoma quite easy, did curbside pick up. This cover’s ability to resist abrasion has been tested to handle 35,000 cycles. I have a cat and I vacuum the couch to get the fur off with no trouble. Its HOT, its not durable, it completely changes and eventually becomes this soft stretchy thing that wrinkles if you dare to sit on it. Hired Task Rabbit to assemble. Throw pillows will also make this a much more comfortable couch for daily use. The cushions are stiff when you first assemble it, and they break in to be slightly softer over the weeks. The sofa bed switch is easy to do. Springs have come away from the frame and material has bobbled and stretched. The assembly was relatively easy and everything seemed to be fine. Width: 77 cm Height: 32 cm Length: 204 cm Weight: 52.70 kg Package(s): 1 Width: 85 cm Height: 24 cm Length: 207 cm Weight: 50.30 kg Package(s): 1 I bought this couch last month, it came in three large boxes. I bought a lot of furniture from IKEA but this thing is a total disgrace. FRIHETEN three-seat sofa-bed. Whilst living in Switzerland I had purchased this sofa bed from the Ikea Shop Rothenburg. After visiting the store to test them out, we were fairly certain that this was the one. fell inside, it is uncomfortable. The first few days the kids managed to get crayon and play-doh embedded in the seat and was able to scrub it off easily.