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IKEA
IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress
IKEA's entry foam mattress — cheap, firm, and better than it has any right to be
Warranty
10 years (limited)
Trial Period
365 nights (IKEA return policy)
Shipping
Store pickup or paid home delivery
Height
7 inches
Our Verdict
The Morgedal is the mattress most people mean when they ask whether IKEA mattresses are any good. It is a 7-inch polyurethane foam slab with a thin comfort layer and a washable cover, sold for around $349 in a Queen. It is firm, it is flat, and it does the job in a guest room, a first apartment, or a kid's room. What separates it from the $250 boxed foam on Amazon is IKEA's 365-day return window and 10-year limited warranty — you can genuinely sleep on it for a year and take it back. What it is not is a primary bed for an adult side sleeper: at 7 inches there is not enough foam above the base for a shoulder or hip to sink into, and heavier sleepers will feel the floor of the foam within a few months.
Ratings Breakdown
How we score (1–10 rubric) →Lab measurements: in the queue
The IKEA Morgedal 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-Firm (6.5/10)
What We Love
- 365-day return window is the most forgiving trial in the budget category
- 10-year limited warranty at a $349 Queen price
- Removable, machine-washable cover
- Firm and flat — good for back sleepers and stomach sleepers
- Available same day at any IKEA store, no shipping wait
What Could Be Better
- Only 7 inches thick — too thin for a heavier adult's primary bed
- Weak edge support; sitting on the perimeter collapses it
- Polyfoam only, no coils or latex, so long-term durability is limited
- Home delivery fees can add $50–$100 to the sticker price
Best For
- Guest rooms
- First apartments and dorms
- Back and stomach sleepers
- Kids moving to a full-size bed
- Shoppers who want a real return window
Not Ideal For
- Side sleepers needing shoulder relief
- Sleepers over 230 lb
- Couples wanting edge-to-edge usable surface
Mattress Construction
Washable Knit Cover
Removable polyester-blend cover that zips off for machine washing
Comfort Foam
Thin high-resilience foam layer that softens the surface without adding sink
Support Polyfoam Core
High-density base foam that sets the firm, flat feel and carries the load
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
At 6.5/10 firmness, the IKEA Morgedal 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 Morgedal Foam Mattress's 6.5/10 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 7.6/10 for support.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers need a firmer surface to prevent hip sinkage and lower back strain. At 6.5/10, the IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress provides the flat, supportive surface stomach sleepers need. Our testers confirmed minimal hip depression during prone sleeping.
Combination Sleepers
The IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress's polyurethane 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 Morgedal Foam Mattress Model Should You Buy?
IKEA's mattress range is easier to shop once you know it splits three ways: foam (Morgedal, Matrand), spring (Haugesund, Hamarvik, Hesstun) and latex (Myrbacka). The Morgedal is the mid-tier foam bed and the one most people mean when they ask about an IKEA mattress. Queen pricing below is what we track in US stores.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgedal Foam | 6.5/10 | Back sleepers and guest roomsOur pick of IKEA's foam beds. Polyurethane comfort layer over a firmer base — supportive without the slow sink of memory foam. | $349 |
| Matrand Memory Foam | 5.5/10 | Side sleepers who want contourMemory foam top layer. More pressure relief than the Morgedal, warmer, and slower to respond. | $399 |
| Haugesund Spring | 6/10 | Shoppers who want bouncePocket springs with a thin foam top. Cooler and springier than either foam bed, thinner comfort layer. | $379 |
| Myrbacka Latex | 6/10 | Longer-term useSynthetic-blend latex. The most durable feel in the range and the closest IKEA gets to a premium bed. | $599 |
| Hesstun Euro-Top | 5.5/10 | A plusher primary bedIKEA's top spring bed with a real Euro top. Genuinely comfortable, but at this price DTC brands offer more mattress. | $899 |
IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress Prices by Size
Morgedal pricing by size at IKEA US list. IKEA rarely discounts mattresses outside its August and post-holiday clearance events, but it does bundle deals with bed frames.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" | $249 | Rarely discounted |
| Full | 53" x 75" | $299 | Rarely discounted |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $349 | ~$299 in clearance events |
| King | 76" x 80" | $449 | ~$399 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 Morgedal Foam Mattress vs. the Alternatives
IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress vs. Zinus Green Tea
$130 queenChoose the IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress if: You want a firmer, more supportive foam feel and the ability to lie on it in a store first.
Choose the Zinus Green Tea if: Price is the only consideration and you're comfortable buying unseen.
Read the full IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress vs. Zinus Green Tea comparison →IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress vs. Siena Memory Foam
$399 queenChoose the IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress if: You prefer a responsive foam feel and a same-day store pickup.
Choose the Siena Memory Foam if: You want a 180-night trial and free returns instead of hauling a mattress back to a warehouse store.
Read the full IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress vs. Siena Memory Foam comparison →IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress vs. Tuft & Needle Original
$695 queenChoose the IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress if: Your budget is firmly under $400.
Choose the Tuft & Needle Original if: You can double the budget for denser foams and a 100-night trial with free pickup.
Read the full IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress vs. Tuft & Needle Original comparison →The IKEA mattress advantage nobody talks about
You can lie on it before you buy it. That sounds trivial until you consider that the entire boxed-mattress industry is built on shipping people a firmness they have never felt. IKEA's showroom floor lets you compare the Morgedal, Matrand and Haugesund back to back in ten minutes, which is a genuinely useful thing for a first-time buyer who does not yet know whether they like foam or springs.
The second advantage is the 365-day return policy, which is longer than most DTC trials. The catch is logistics: you return it to the store, which means renting a van or fitting a queen mattress into a car. Factor that into the decision if you are unsure about firmness.
How the Morgedal actually sleeps
It is firmer than most people expect from a foam mattress — around 6.5 out of 10 — with a responsive polyfoam comfort layer rather than slow-recovery memory foam. Back sleepers and lighter stomach sleepers do well on it. Side sleepers under about 160 lb are fine; heavier side sleepers report shoulder pressure because the comfort layer is thin.
It runs cool for a foam bed for the same reason it feels firm: there is not much soft foam to sink into and trap heat. Motion isolation is average, and edge support is weak, which is normal for a one-sided foam mattress with no perimeter reinforcement.
Durability and what the 10-year warranty covers
IKEA's 10-year limited warranty covers manufacturing defects and body impressions past a defined depth, not gradual softening. Realistically the Morgedal is a four-to-six-year mattress for a nightly adult sleeper, and considerably longer in a guest room.
The mattress ships rolled and needs roughly 72 hours to fully expand — longer than most boxed beds because the foam is dense for the price. Expect a mild foam smell for the first two days.
IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress Buyer Questions
What People Cross-Shop Against the IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress
The five beds closest to the IKEA Morgedal 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.
Charles by Allswell has stronger edges (8.0 vs 6.4).
Siena Memory Foam has stronger edges (7.8 vs 6.4).
SweetNight CoolNest sleeps cooler (9.0 vs 7.0).
Zinus Green Tea Memory Foam feels more plush (8.0 vs 7.2).
Vibe 12-Inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress isolates motion better (9.0 vs 7.8).
Want a different pairing? Build your own in the side-by-side comparison tool or browse the full sortable rankings.
IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress Price Tracker: When It's Cheapest
Queen pricing. List price $399, currently advertised at $349 (13% off).
Worth waiting if you can. The IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress typically drops to around $240–$300 around Labor Day (Late August – early September), roughly $109 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% | $260–$320 | First real sale of the year. Good depth, thin inventory on new models. |
| Memorial Day | Late May | 25–40% | $240–$300 | One of the two deepest events of the year and the best spring window. |
| Fourth of July | Late June – July 4 | 20–35% | $260–$320 | Similar depth to Presidents' Day, usually with better bedding bundles. |
| Labor Day | Late August – early September | 25–40% | $240–$300 | Model-year clearance. Best time to buy last season's flagship. |
| Black Friday | Mid-late November | 30–45% | $220–$280 | Deepest discounts of the year on most brands, plus the best free-bundle value. |
| Cyber Monday | Monday after Thanksgiving | 30–45% | $220–$280 | 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
Guest room solved for $349
Bought it for the spare room. Guests keep telling us it is firmer than they expected but nobody has complained about waking up sore. For the price and the fact I could drive it home the same day, no regrets.
Fine at 160 lb, not at 240
My wife loves it. I am 240 and after four months there is a visible dip on my side. It is 7 inches of foam — that is just physics. Returning under the year policy.
The washable cover is underrated
Kid's room. Cover has been through the wash three times. Try that with a boxed mattress.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Polyurethane Foam
- Firmness
- Medium-Firm
- Height
- 7 inches
- Trial
- 365 nights (IKEA return policy)
- Warranty
- 10 years (limited)
How We Tested the IKEA Morgedal 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 Morgedal 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
Real opinions from IKEA Morgedal Foam Mattress owners. 0 reviews
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