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IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress
IKEA's memory foam option — more contour than the Morgedal, same budget
Warranty
10 years (limited)
Trial Period
365 nights (IKEA return policy)
Shipping
Store pickup or paid home delivery
Height
8 inches
Our Verdict
The Matrand is the memory-foam sibling to the Morgedal and the better pick if you sleep on your side. An 8-inch build puts a proper viscoelastic comfort layer over a polyfoam core, which gives you the slow-sinking contour that budget polyfoam beds cannot produce. Motion isolation is genuinely excellent — one of the quietest beds we have tested at any price — so it works well for light-sleeping couples in small apartments. The trade-off is heat: memory foam over solid polyfoam with no coils and no phase-change cover means it runs warm, and hot sleepers should look at the Haugesund spring model instead.
Ratings Breakdown
How we score (1–10 rubric) →Lab measurements: in the queue
The IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress has been slept on and scored by our testers, but it has not yet gone through the full instrumented protocol — pressure mapping, thermal imaging, motion transfer and edge-deflection loading. Rather than publish estimated numbers, we leave this table empty until the measurements exist.
Firmness Level
Medium (5.5/10)
What We Love
- Real memory foam contour at a sub-$400 Queen price
- Best-in-class motion isolation — partner movement disappears
- Softer surface than the Morgedal suits side sleepers
- 365-day IKEA return window and 10-year limited warranty
- Removable, washable cover
What Could Be Better
- Runs warm; no coils, no cooling cover, no gel infusion
- Slow response — repositioning takes effort
- 8 inches is still thin for sleepers over about 230 lb
- Noticeable off-gassing smell for the first three to five days
Best For
- Side sleepers on a budget
- Light-sleeping couples
- Apartments and guest rooms
- Anyone who wants memory foam feel cheaply
Not Ideal For
- Hot sleepers
- Stomach sleepers needing a flat surface
- Heavier sleepers wanting long-term support
Mattress Construction
Washable Knit Cover
Zip-off polyester cover, machine washable at 60°C
Memory Foam Comfort Layer
Viscoelastic foam that contours slowly to shoulders and hips
Support Polyfoam Base
High-density core that keeps the spine from bowing through the soft top
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
At 5.5/10 firmness, the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress works well for average-weight side sleepers (130-230 lbs). Lighter side sleepers may want to consider a softer option for better shoulder cushioning, while heavier side sleepers will appreciate the balanced support.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers will find the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress's 5.5/10 firmness ideal for maintaining proper spinal alignment. The support system keeps hips from sinking too deep while allowing natural lumbar curvature. Our back-sleeping testers rated this 7.4/10 for support.
Stomach Sleepers
At 5.5/10 firmness, the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress may be too soft for stomach sleepers. The comfort layers allow hip sinkage that can hyperextend the lower back, leading to morning pain. Stomach sleepers should consider a firmer option (7+ on our scale).
Combination Sleepers
The IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress's memory foam construction contours to each sleep position but may resist quick position changes. Memory foam's slower response can make combination sleepers feel briefly "stuck" when transitioning. If you change positions frequently, consider a hybrid alternative.
Which IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress Model Should You Buy?
The Matrand is IKEA's memory foam option, sitting directly against the Morgedal in price and against the Haugesund in feel. It is the softest of IKEA's three mainstream boxed beds and the one to buy if you want contour rather than support.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrand Memory Foam | 5.5/10 | Side sleepers wanting contourOur pick for side sleeping in the IKEA range. Memory foam top over a supportive base. | $399 |
| Morgedal Foam | 6.5/10 | Back sleepersFirmer, cooler, more responsive. The better choice for stomach and back sleepers. | $349 |
| Myrbacka Latex | 6/10 | DurabilityLatex blend. Springier and longer-lived than either foam bed for $200 more. | $599 |
| Åbygda Foam | 6/10 | Guest rooms and kidsThe entry foam mattress. Thin comfort layer; fine occasionally, not for nightly adult use. | $229 |
IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress Prices by Size
Matrand pricing by size at IKEA US list. Like the rest of the range, discounts are rare outside clearance windows.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | $299 | Rarely discounted |
| Full | 53" x 75" | $349 | Rarely discounted |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $399 | ~$349 in clearance events |
| King | 76" x 80" | $499 | ~$449 in clearance events |
Prices tracked from the brand's direct site and updated as promotions change. See our current mattress deals hub for live discounts.
IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress vs. the Alternatives
IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress vs. IKEA Morgedal
$349 queenChoose the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress if: You sleep on your side and want the memory foam hug.
Choose the IKEA Morgedal if: You sleep on your back or stomach, or you sleep hot.
Read the full IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress vs. IKEA Morgedal comparison →IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress vs. Lucid 10-Inch Memory Foam
$249 queenChoose the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress if: You want to feel the mattress in a store before buying and want a 365-day return window.
Choose the Lucid 10-Inch Memory Foam if: You want the lowest price on a memory foam bed and don't mind buying unseen.
Read the full IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress vs. Lucid 10-Inch Memory Foam comparison →IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress vs. Nectar Memory Foam
$699 queenChoose the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress if: Budget caps out around $400.
Choose the Nectar Memory Foam if: You want thicker comfort layers, a 365-night trial and a forever warranty.
Read the full IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress vs. Nectar Memory Foam comparison →Memory foam at IKEA prices — what's different
The Matrand uses a genuine memory foam comfort layer, but a thin one. You get the contouring sensation and better pressure relief than the Morgedal, without the deep, enveloping sink of a thick memory foam bed. For side sleepers under about 200 lb that thin layer is enough; heavier side sleepers will feel the firmer base through it.
The trade is temperature. Memory foam holds heat and this one has no gel infusion or phase-change cover to counteract it. Hot sleepers should take the Haugesund spring bed or the Morgedal instead.
Motion isolation and couples
This is the Matrand's clear win over the rest of the IKEA range. Memory foam absorbs movement, so a restless partner is far less disruptive than on the Haugesund's pocket springs. In a shared bed under $400 that's meaningful.
Edge support is the weak spot, as it is on all IKEA foam beds. Sitting on the edge compresses it noticeably, and couples who sleep to the perimeter of a queen lose usable surface.
Expansion, smell and lifespan
Give it 72 hours to fully expand and two or three days of airing for the foam smell to clear — memory foam off-gasses more than polyfoam and the Matrand is no exception.
Expect four to five years of nightly adult use before body impressions become noticeable. The 10-year limited warranty covers defects and impressions past a specified depth, not the gradual softening that ends most mattresses' lives.
IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress Buyer Questions
What People Cross-Shop Against the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress
The five beds closest to the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress on price, firmness and build in our lab data — and the one thing each does differently. Scores are out of 10 on our published rubric.
Siena Memory Foam sleeps cooler (8.2 vs 6.6).
SweetNight CoolNest sleeps cooler (9.0 vs 6.6).
Novaform ComfortGrande has stronger edges (7.8 vs 6.2).
Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam sleeps cooler (7.5 vs 6.6).
Bob-O-Pedic has stronger edges (6.5 vs 6.2).
Want a different pairing? Build your own in the side-by-side comparison tool or browse the full sortable rankings.
IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress Price Tracker: When It's Cheapest
Queen pricing. List price $449, currently advertised at $399 (11% off).
Worth waiting if you can. The IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress typically drops to around $270–$335 around Labor Day (Late August – early September), roughly $129 below today's price. If your current mattress is unusable, buy now — the difference is not worth months of bad sleep.
| Sale event | Window | Typical off list | Estimated queen price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidents' Day | Mid-February | 20–35% | $290–$360 | First real sale of the year. Good depth, thin inventory on new models. |
| Memorial Day | Late May | 25–40% | $270–$335 | One of the two deepest events of the year and the best spring window. |
| Fourth of July | Late June – July 4 | 20–35% | $290–$360 | Similar depth to Presidents' Day, usually with better bedding bundles. |
| Labor Day | Late August – early September | 25–40% | $270–$335 | Model-year clearance. Best time to buy last season's flagship. |
| Black Friday | Mid-late November | 30–45% | $245–$315 | Deepest discounts of the year on most brands, plus the best free-bundle value. |
| Cyber Monday | Monday after Thanksgiving | 30–45% | $245–$315 | Usually identical pricing to Black Friday; occasionally $50–100 deeper online. |
How to read this: the list and current prices are the IKEA advertised figures at our last check. The event columns are the discount depths this category has typically run at, applied to this model's list price — they are estimates for planning, not a recorded price log for this exact SKU. Always confirm the live price before buying. See our best time to buy a mattress guide and current mattress deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews
Side sleeper approved
Coming off a spring bed that murdered my shoulder. This actually lets it sink. Only complaint is warmth in summer — we run a fan now.
My partner can get up without waking me
Genuinely the quietest mattress I have owned. She works early shifts and I no longer notice.
Warm. Very warm.
Great pressure relief, but I sleep hot and by 3am I am on top of the covers. If you run hot, skip it.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Memory Foam
- Firmness
- Medium
- Height
- 8 inches
- Trial
- 365 nights (IKEA return policy)
- Warranty
- 10 years (limited)
How We Tested the IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress
Every mattress we review goes through our rigorous, multi-step evaluation process. Here's exactly how we arrived at our scores for the IKEA IKEA Matrand Memory Foam Mattress.
Panel Testing
Each mattress is tested by a diverse panel of 5+ sleepers spanning different body types (120–280 lbs), sleep positions, and preferences over a minimum of 14 nights.
Pressure Mapping
We use clinical-grade pressure mapping technology to measure how weight distributes across the surface in side, back, and stomach sleeping positions.
Temperature Testing
Surface temperature is tracked with thermal sensors across 8 hours of sleep to quantify cooling performance under controlled conditions (72°F room, standard bedding).
Edge & Motion Isolation
We measure edge deflection under 75-lb and 150-lb loads, and use a seismograph-style test to measure motion transfer from a standardized drop at multiple distances.
Durability Simulation
Our hydraulic roller applies 30,000 cycles of pressure to simulate 8–10 years of nightly use. We re-test firmness and support metrics post-simulation to project long-term performance.
Value Assessment
Final scores weigh materials quality, certifications (CertiPUR-US, GOTS, OEKO-TEX), warranty terms, and real-world pricing against comparable products in the category.
Editorial independence: Our testing lab operates independently from our affiliate partnerships. Brands cannot pay for higher scores or influence our methodology. Read our full editorial policy and detailed testing methodology.
Owner Reviews
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