IKEA
An honest IKEA review — ratings, warranty, prices & UK showrooms
IKEA needs no introduction — the Swedish furniture giant offers affordable, functional sofas in a range of modern styles. With 21 UK stores, they're great for immediate availability and budget-friendly options, though customisation is limited.
The verdict
3/5Decent enough“Right, let's be honest — IKEA sofas are the training wheels of interior design. They're affordable, they look decent enough in the photos, and assembling one is basically a relationship stress test. Fine for your first flat, but if you're still on a KLIPPAN at forty, we need to have a chat.”
Starter sofas, Allen key not included
Showroom Locations (24)
IKEA Aberdeen
Claymore Drive, Aberdeen Gateway
Aberdeen, AB23 8HG
IKEA Belfast
Holywood Exchange, Airport Road West
Belfast, BT3 9EP
IKEA Birmingham
Park Lane, Wednesbury
Birmingham, WS10 9SF
IKEA Bristol
Eastgate Road
Bristol, BS5 0SP
IKEA Cardiff
Ferry Road, Grangetown
Cardiff, CF11 0XR
IKEA Croydon
Valley Park, Purley Way
Croydon, CR0 4UZ
IKEA Edinburgh
38 Straiton Mains
Edinburgh, EH20 9PW
IKEA Exeter
Pinhoe Road
Exeter, EX4 8AS
IKEA Gateshead
Metro Park West
Gateshead, NE11 9XS
IKEA Glasgow
Strathclyde Country Park, 99 Kings Drive
Glasgow, G73 5JY
IKEA Greenwich
Tunnel Avenue
London, SE10 0QE
IKEA Hammersmith
388 King Street
London, W6 0RG
IKEA Lakeside
Heron Way, West Thurrock
Thurrock, RM20 3WJ
IKEA Leeds
Holden Ing Way, Birstall
Leeds, WF17 9AE
IKEA Manchester
Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne
Manchester, OL6 7TE
IKEA Milton Keynes
Bletcham Way
Milton Keynes, MK1 1QB
IKEA Norwich
Sweet Briar Road
Norwich, NR6 5AW
IKEA Nottingham
Retail Park, Giltbrook
Nottingham, NG16 2RP
IKEA Oxford Street
255 Tottenham Court Road
London, W1T 7QZ
IKEA Reading
Pincents Kiln, Calcot
Reading, RG31 7SD
IKEA Sheffield
Sheffield Road, Tinsley
Sheffield, S9 2YL
IKEA Southampton
West Quay Road
Southampton, SO15 1GX
IKEA Warrington
Gemini Retail Park, 910 Europa Boulevard
Warrington, WA5 7TY
IKEA Wembley
2 Drury Way
London, HA0 1JJ
Brand Details
- Founded
- 1943
- Headquarters
- Delft, Netherlands HQ but big UK presence
- Made in UK
- No
- Customisation
- low
- Warranty
- 3 to 25 years depending on product
- After-Sales
- Basic
- Trustpilot
- ★ 1.4 / 5— Mixed
- Style Focus
- Scandinavian minimalist, functional
- Delivery Type
- Own fleet & 3rd-party for last mile
- Delivery Cost
- Truck delivery (sofas): £25 (≤150kg) / £40 (≤1000kg); parcels £5-£10; TaskRabbit assembly £39-£49
- Finance
- 0% finance available
Returns Policy
- Return Period
- 365 days
- Conditions
- Opened or unopened accepted. Return to store, cancel order, return by post, or have collection arranged.
What Makes Them Unique
Affordable design, flat-pack expertise
What IKEA sofas actually cost
5 sofas we recorded from IKEA's public listings on 15 July 2026.
| Sofa | Price | since last week |
|---|---|---|
| EKTORP 3-seat sofa, Kilanda dark blue | £529 | holding |
| GLOSTAD 3-seat sofa, Knisa dark grey | £150 | holding |
| SALTMYRAN 3-seat sofa, Oreryd grey-beige | £229 | holding |
| KIVIK 3-seat sofa, Tibbleby beige/grey | £499 | holding |
| VIMLE 4-seat sofa with chaise longue, Gunnared beige | £1,099 | holding |
“since last week” compares our checks of 11 July 2026 and 15 July 2026 — 3 weekly checks so far, a short record.
Prices observed 15 July 2026 from public listings; not affiliate-driven. They change with sales and configuration — always confirm on IKEA's site. See our price-tracking methodology.
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ProperSofa is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by IKEA. Information sourced from publicly available data, last verified 2026-02-21. Ratings and opinions are those of the ProperSofa editorial team.