Best for
- Average-weight back sleepers who prefer medium-firm support.
- Combination sleepers who value coil response.
- Couples who want good, though not exceptional, movement control.
- Budget shoppers who want a responsive medium-firm hybrid.
Review
IKEA HAUGSVÄR Mattress Review
Overall rating
6.8
Mattress typeFoam and pocketed-coil hybrid
FirmnessMedium-firm 6.5/10 reviewed; plush and firm were separate options
Best forAverage-weight back sleepers who prefer medium-firm support.
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- You need deep side-sleeper shoulder and hip cushioning.
- You rely on an especially stable seated edge.
- You need a plush or especially firm surface.
- You need especially strong trial or warranty protection.
Bottom line
HAUGSVÄR is a sensible budget hybrid for average-weight back and combination sleepers who value airflow and easy movement. Side sleepers who need deeper cushioning and people who rely on a firm seated edge should compare more substantial hybrids.
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How we reached it
- Average-weight back sleepers receive useful contour.
- Pressure-sensitive side sleepers may need more comfort depth.
Side-sleeping position checks found moderate contour from the high-resilience foam, but not the deep shoulder and hip cushioning of a plusher comfort system. The medium-firm 6.5/10 surface was more convincing for back sleepers than pressure-sensitive side sleepers.
- Back and combination sleepers had the clearest fit.
- Higher-weight stomach sleepers may need firmer resistance.
Back- and combination-sleeping checks found a stable balance of surface contour and lift from the medium-firm foam and individually wrapped springs. Higher-weight stomach sleepers placed more demand on the 11-inch build and may need firmer resistance.
- Partner checks found limited everyday disturbance.
- Forceful turns remain more noticeable than small nighttime movements.
Hands-on partner-movement checks found limited disturbance from ordinary turns. The individually wrapped springs kept movement more local than a connected-coil unit, while the foam above them absorbed smaller impacts before they traveled across the bed.
- The construction avoids a dense all-foam heat path.
- The foam comfort layer can still hold some warmth at the surface.
Hands-on use found the breathable cover and open pocket-spring core effective at moderating heat. Internal airflow moves through the support system more freely than through a solid foam base, while the moderate comfort depth limits close, heat-trapping body contact.
- Lying near the edge remained practical.
- Sitting produced more compression.
Seated edge checks produced noticeable compression through the basic perimeter, although lying near the side remained practical. The border lacks the extra resistance of a denser foam rail or reinforced coil row.
- The mattress did not feel slow or deeply enveloping.
Repositioning checks found that the high-resilience foam regained shape readily, while the pocket springs supplied immediate pushback. The 11-inch medium-firm build did not create the slow, deeply enveloping cradle that can impede combination sleepers.
- The reviewed mattress expanded and supported evenly when evaluated.
- Used condition can vary substantially after years of compression.
The reviewed mattress expanded evenly and its pocket-spring core distributed load across the surface. The thinner comfort foam remains the most likely area to soften, so any surviving HAUGSVÄR should be checked for impressions, unevenness, and edge wear.
- 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
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Sources reviewed
IKEA buying guide and catalog
ContextIKEA's buying guide documents HAUGSVÄR as an 11-inch hybrid family with separate plush, medium-firm, and firm configurations.
Sources reviewed
IKEA buying guide and catalog
IKEA's buying guide documents HAUGSVÄR as an 11-inch hybrid family with separate plush, medium-firm, and firm configurations.
- IKEA 2021 mattress buying guide
HAUGSVÄR family, construction, sizing, and firmness context.
- IKEA current US mattress catalog
Current lineup check; HAUGSVÄR is absent.
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AreaWhat IKEA saysWhy it matters
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Coverage and eligibility can vary by seller, listing, and purchase channel.
Model checked
Reviewed model details
Model checkedJul 16, 2026Discontinued
Configuration testedHAUGSVÄR · default Medium-firm 6.5/10 · 11 inches
The latest model check found that the brand no longer sells this model new.
Inside the mattress
Construction & materials
Breathable coverCotton, polyester, and rayon blend · Top
Creates a padded, breathable 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 HAUGSVÄR Mattress, pressure relief was assessed at 6.5/10 (Mixed). A thicker quilt can soften initial contact, but deeper pressure relief and alignment still depend on the complete comfort and support stack.
High-resilience comfort foamPolyurethane foam · Comfort
Adds medium-firm contour above the springs. 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 HAUGSVÄR Mattress as a whole, pressure relief was assessed at 6.5/10 (Mixed). 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 primary support, airflow, response, and 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 HAUGSVÄR Mattress, support and alignment was assessed at 7/10 (Good). 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 foamPolyurethane foam · 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 HAUGSVÄR Mattress, durability was assessed at 6/10 (Mixed). Its thickness and material quality are more relevant to long-term shape retention and bottoming-out resistance than to surface softness.
Height11 inches
Firmness optionsMedium-firm 6.5/10 reviewed; plush and firm were separate options
Available sizesTwin, Full, Queen, King
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