Comments on: ikea vs. crate barrel sofa bed — which to buy? http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy Where people who love their homes click Wed, 23 May 2012 03:48:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Peeps http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3971 Peeps Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:08:51 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3971 I don't know about the Ecktorp models from a few years ago but whatever materials are being used in this couch now makes it an unbelievably UNcomfortable sitting or lounging experience. We've had our sofa for 3 months now and its awful to sit on and trying to find a comfortable position, whether laying down or sitting up is painful after about 10 minutes. The upshot is price and durability and looks but if you actually want to sit on it for any period of time or you ever take naps on couches and like to lounge spend more money on something else. I don’t know about the Ecktorp models from a few years ago but whatever materials are being used in this couch now makes it an unbelievably UNcomfortable sitting or lounging experience. We’ve had our sofa for 3 months now and its awful to sit on and trying to find a comfortable position, whether laying down or sitting up is painful after about 10 minutes.

The upshot is price and durability and looks but if you actually want to sit on it for any period of time or you ever take naps on couches and like to lounge spend more money on something else.

]]> By: Angela M. http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3970 Angela M. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:45:08 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3970 Hi everyone! Just a quick note to let you know we did buy the Ektorp and so far (eight months later) we are very happy with it. It is pretty cozy. It's easy to imagine it looking a bit frumpy before long, but for a weekend couch, it does the trick. Hi everyone! Just a quick note to let you know we did buy the Ektorp and so far (eight months later) we are very happy with it. It is pretty cozy. It’s easy to imagine it looking a bit frumpy before long, but for a weekend couch, it does the trick.

]]> By: Sue http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3969 Sue Fri, 30 May 2008 15:39:16 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3969 We bought an "as is" Ektorp sofa from Ikea going on 5 years now. It is our main sofa in our TV room and it has held up very well. There are five of us plus a dog and a cat, who probably use it more than us. The sleeper is a typical sleeper comfortable for a night or two. But, the couch is very comfortable. The kids love it and we are actually getting ready to buy another one, but in the larger size. If I remember right the Ektorp has a 10 year warranty and Ikea is good about standing by their products. Crate and Barrel is beautiful stuff, but I think way over priced. Go with Ikea!!! We bought an “as is” Ektorp sofa from Ikea going on 5 years now. It is our main sofa in our TV room and it has held up very well. There are five of us plus a dog and a cat, who probably use it more than us. The sleeper is a typical sleeper comfortable for a night or two. But, the couch is very comfortable. The kids love it and we are actually getting ready to buy another one, but in the larger size. If I remember right the Ektorp has a 10 year warranty and Ikea is good about standing by their products. Crate and Barrel is beautiful stuff, but I think way over priced. Go with Ikea!!!

]]> By: Patricia http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3968 Patricia Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:00:20 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3968 MichelleBee -- I guess the Ektorp you got was not a sleeper sofa. I've been comparing a Raymour & Flannigan (on sale) which is probably better made, but what I liked about the Ektorp were the three seat cushions instead of two and that it's slipcover is washable. It's for my basement. But two boys (12 and 9) play down there sometimes, including, among other things, wrestling. So now I'm afraid to buy the Ektorp. I hate having to rearrange cushions all the time. Anyone else have any thoughts on the non-sleeper Ektorp. MichelleBee — I guess the Ektorp you got was not a sleeper sofa. I’ve been comparing a Raymour & Flannigan (on sale) which is probably better made, but what I liked about the Ektorp were the three seat cushions instead of two and that it’s slipcover is washable. It’s for my basement. But two boys (12 and 9) play down there sometimes, including, among other things, wrestling. So now I’m afraid to buy the Ektorp. I hate having to rearrange cushions all the time.
Anyone else have any thoughts on the non-sleeper Ektorp.

]]> By: shelterrific » Blog Archive » ingenius invention: bunk-sofa bed http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3967 shelterrific » Blog Archive » ingenius invention: bunk-sofa bed Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:47:20 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3967 [...] you know, I’ve been on the quest for an affordable sleeper sofa bed. Yesterday, reader Diane emailed us about this clever sofa bed, [...] [...] you know, I’ve been on the quest for an affordable sleeper sofa bed. Yesterday, reader Diane emailed us about this clever sofa bed, [...]

]]> By: Tazim Damji http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3966 Tazim Damji Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:55:25 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3966 I have the loveseat size Karlanda sofa bed from IKEA. I really love it - good size for 2 people to sleep and reasonably comfortable - i keep a mattress pad on hand for when i have guests. i like that you can change out the covers to suit your style I have the loveseat size Karlanda sofa bed from IKEA. I really love it – good size for 2 people to sleep and reasonably comfortable – i keep a mattress pad on hand for when i have guests. i like that you can change out the covers to suit your style

]]> By: Mary T http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3965 Mary T Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:57:00 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3965 We recently bought an IKEA Beddinge convertible sofa for our guestroom (which doubles as my office). You have different types of mattresses to choose from so we tested them all until we found one that was comfortable and affordable. So far it's been plenty comfy for our guests! Cute, too. http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/IkeamsSearch?storeId=12&langId=-1&catalogId=11001&searchType=product&pageNumber=-1&orderBy=score&category=%23%7EProducts&query=beddinge We recently bought an IKEA Beddinge convertible sofa for our guestroom (which doubles as my office). You have different types of mattresses to choose from so we tested them all until we found one that was comfortable and affordable. So far it’s been plenty comfy for our guests! Cute, too.

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/IkeamsSearch?storeId=12&langId=-1&catalogId=11001&searchType=product&pageNumber=-1&orderBy=score&category=%23%7EProducts&query=beddinge

]]> By: Andi http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3964 Andi Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:08:44 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3964 There is a whole website dedicated to slipcovers for IKEA furniture. http://www.bemz.com/ check it out- they are great There is a whole website dedicated to slipcovers for IKEA furniture.

http://www.bemz.com/ check it out- they are great

]]> By: Peggy http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3963 Peggy Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:30:37 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3963 The Ikea makes a great choice. They are not only comfortable, but well made and will hold up over time. The Ikea makes a great choice. They are not only comfortable, but well made and will hold up over time.

]]> By: Suz http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/comment-page-1#comment-3962 Suz Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:09:54 +0000 http://www.shelterrific.com/2007/07/31/ikea-vs-crate-barrel-sofa-bed-which-to-buy/#comment-3962 No sofa bed is comfortable. Get a plain Ikea sofa and an Aerobed. They are amazingly comfy for sleeping on. No sofa bed is comfortable. Get a plain Ikea sofa and an Aerobed. They are amazingly comfy for sleeping on.

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