Best for
- Back sleepers who prefer a flatter medium-firm surface.
- Combination sleepers who value spring-assisted movement.
- Budget shoppers who want a simple pocket-spring mattress.
- Sleepers who prefer a flatter, less enveloping surface.
Review
IKEA HAUGESUND Mattress Review
Overall rating
6.1
Mattress typeFoam and pocket-spring mattress
FirmnessMedium-firm 6.5/10 reviewed; firm was also sold
Best forBack sleepers who prefer a flatter medium-firm surface.
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- You are a pressure-sensitive side sleeper.
- You weigh over 230 lb and need a deeper support system.
- You need a firm, stable seated edge.
- You need especially strong trial and warranty protection.
Bottom line
HAUGESUND makes the most sense for budget-conscious back and combination sleepers who prefer a flatter medium-firm surface with easy movement. Pressure-sensitive side sleepers, heavier users, and people who need a firm transfer edge should compare deeper constructions.
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How we reached it
- Medium-firm foam gives more than the Firm configuration.
- Shoulder and hip relief is limited for strict side sleepers.
Side-sleeping position checks found that the thin foam comfort layer softened initial contact but did not create deep shoulder and hip cushioning. The medium-firm 6.5/10 surface was more convincing for sleepers who prefer a flatter feel.
- Back sleepers receive a relatively flat, resistant surface.
- Higher-weight stomach sleepers may compress the build too deeply.
Back- and stomach-sleeping checks found useful resistance from the medium-firm surface and individually wrapped spring core. The shallow approximately 10-inch build gave heavier sleepers less room before the hips compressed through the comfort layers.
- Pocket springs move more independently than a connected coil unit.
- Sensitive partners may notice larger turns or exits.
Hands-on partner-movement checks found ordinary rather than standout isolation. Individually wrapped springs kept some movement local, while the thin foam comfort stack absorbed less of a forceful turn or bed exit than a deeper foam-over-coil hybrid.
- The spring core allows continuous internal airflow.
- The quilted cover and foam can still hold some warmth at the surface.
Hands-on use found the HAUGESUND comfortably breathable. Its open pocket-spring core creates substantial internal airflow, and the thin foam stack surrounds the body less closely than a deep memory-foam comfort system.
- The edge remained usable for ordinary lying.
- Sitting stability is limited.
Seated edge checks found noticeable compression through the basic perimeter, while lying near the side remained usable. The mattress lacks the denser border or reinforced coil rows that make stronger hybrids steadier under concentrated sitting load.
- The mattress does not create a deep memory-foam cradle.
Repositioning checks found little resistance from the shallow foam stack, and the pocket springs supplied immediate pushback beneath the sleeper. The medium-firm surface did not create the deep, slow-moving cradle that can impede combination sleepers.
- The pocket-spring core is structurally straightforward.
- Used condition varies materially.
The pocket-spring core is structurally straightforward, but the thin foam comfort material has less depth before softening changes the feel. Any surviving mattress should be checked for impressions, softened areas, spring noise, and perimeter collapse.
- Trial, return, warranty, and delivery terms depend on the seller and listing.
Confirm the written purchase protections attached to the specific listing before buying.
Fit by sleeper type
Will it work for your body and position?
SleeperUnder 130 lb130-230 lbOver 230 lb
Side
Under 130 lb
130-230 lb
Over 230 lb
Back
Under 130 lb
130-230 lb
Over 230 lb
Stomach
Under 130 lb
130-230 lb
Over 230 lb
Combination
Under 130 lb
130-230 lb
Over 230 lb
Owner feedback
What buyers report after living with it
Sources reviewed
IKEA buying guide and catalog
ContextIKEA's 2022 buying guide documents separate firm and medium-firm HAUGESUND constructions. IKEA's guide documents the HAUGESUND construction, firmness choices, and pocket-spring core.
Sources reviewed
IKEA buying guide and catalog
IKEA's 2022 buying guide documents separate firm and medium-firm HAUGESUND constructions. IKEA's guide documents the HAUGESUND construction, firmness choices, and pocket-spring core.
- IKEA 2022 mattress buying guide
HAUGESUND family, construction, and firmness context.
- IKEA current US mattress catalog
Current lineup check; HAUGESUND is absent.
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Policy details that can change the decision
AreaWhat IKEA saysWhy it matters
Purchase terms
Confirm the trial, return, delivery, and warranty terms with the seller before purchase.
Coverage and eligibility can vary by seller, listing, and purchase channel.
Model checked
Reviewed model details
Model checkedJul 16, 2026Discontinued
Configuration testedHAUGESUND · default Medium-firm 6.5/10 · approximately 10 inches
The latest model check found that the brand no longer sells this model new.
Inside the mattress
Construction & materials
Quilted stretch coverCotton, polyester, and rayon blend · Top
Approximately 0.5 inch including quilting
Creates a breathable padded contact surface. This quilted surface supplies the first stage of cushioning before the sleeper reaches the foam or spring layers below, while its fibers can also influence moisture and surface airflow.
Why it matters: Across the IKEA HAUGESUND Mattress, pressure relief was assessed at 5.8/10 (Weak). A thicker quilt can soften initial contact, but deeper pressure relief and alignment still depend on the complete comfort and support stack.
Comfort foamHigh-resilience polyurethane foam in the medium-firm version · Comfort
Provides shallow contour above the spring system. This foam distributes load through the comfort stack. Its position, thickness, and firmness matter more than a gel infusion or branded name alone when judging contour and support.
Why it matters: For the IKEA HAUGESUND Mattress as a whole, pressure relief was assessed at 5.8/10 (Weak). Near the surface it contributes more cushioning; deeper in the mattress it primarily moderates the transition into the support core.
Pocket springsIndividually wrapped steel springs · Core
Supplies support, airflow, and partial motion separation. This is the mattress’s main load-bearing spring unit. Pocketed coils, when used here, compress more locally than connected springs while leaving open space for airflow and rebound.
Why it matters: In the finished IKEA HAUGESUND Mattress, support and alignment was assessed at 6.2/10 (Mixed). This layer supplies most of the deep pushback for alignment, but the foams or fibers above it still determine initial pressure relief and contour.
Base paddingPolyurethane foam and fabric · Base
Stabilizes the spring unit. This foundation resists deep compression and keeps the comfort layers working on a stable plane; it is not intended to provide the mattress’s initial plushness.
Why it matters: Across the IKEA HAUGESUND Mattress, durability was assessed at 5.5/10 (Weak). Its thickness and material quality are more relevant to long-term shape retention and bottoming-out resistance than to surface softness.
HeightApproximately 10 inches
Firmness optionsMedium-firm 6.5/10 reviewed; firm was also sold
Available sizesTwin, Full, Queen, King
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