Ikea Akrehamn Foam Mattress
The Ikea Akrehamn is a 20cm deep all-foam mattress with a medium firm feel, available in UK Single, Double and King sizes.
- Zoned support adapts to your shape
- Suits most back & front sleepers
- 365-night trial & 10-year guarantee
£199
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The Ikea Akrehamn combines standard polyurethane foam at a density of 33 kg/m3 with a memory foam layer, which means you get a supportive base with some gentle contouring on top. It comes with a 365-night trial and a 10-year guarantee from Ikea, generous cover at an affordable starting price. If you want a straightforward, affordable foam mattress without extras you'll never use, it's a sensible place to start, although anyone after a plush, deep-cushioned feel may find it a little basic.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Medium Firm
Type
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
20
Number of Layers
3
Trial Period (nights)
365
Warranty (years)
10
Price Range
£199 to £399
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Combination Sleeping
Certifications
BS 7177, EN 1957
Assessed from Ikea's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
Price is the obvious draw: the Akrehamn undercuts most foam mattresses while still offering memory foam and comfort zones, which means it adapts a little to your shape rather than feeling like a flat slab. The 33 kg/m3 foam density is respectable for the money, so it should hold its shape reasonably well over time. Ikea backs it with a 365-night trial and a 10-year guarantee, longer reassurance than most budget mattresses come with. It carries EN 1957 and BS 7177 certifications, covering durability and fire safety testing. The medium firm feel suits most back and front sleepers. It's a simple design, but at an affordable starting price simplicity is part of the appeal.
Key features & layer details
Comfort zones
Zoned areas designed to adjust the support across different parts of your body, which means your heavier areas can sink in slightly more than lighter ones. This helps keep your spine in a more natural position as you sleep.
Standard foam
Polyurethane foam at 33 kg/m3 forms the supportive core of the mattress. This density gives the mattress its medium firm feel and its overall structure.
Memory foam
A layer of memory foam that softens with your body heat and moulds to your shape. It adds a touch of pressure relief without making the mattress feel soft overall.
Layer details from ikea.com product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Budget buyers
The affordable starting price still includes a memory foam layer and comfort zones, so you get some shape-adapting comfort without paying for extras.
Back sleepers
A medium firm feel from the 33 kg/m3 foam core gives steady support, while the memory foam layer adds gentle contouring.
Front sleepers
The medium firm feel keeps your body from sinking too deeply, which suits lying on your front, with a touch of pressure relief on top.
Guest rooms
A simple three-layer foam design with a 10-year guarantee makes it a sensible, low-fuss choice for a spare bed that gets occasional use.
Couples
Comfort zones let heavier areas of the body sink in slightly more, and the 365-night trial gives you plenty of time to decide together.
If you're a hot sleeper, an all-foam design like this tends to hold more warmth than a sprung mattress. Lightweight side sleepers may find the medium firm feel slightly too solid at the shoulders and hips. And if you want a deep, hotel-style mattress, 20cm is on the slimmer side.
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Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress, or ex-display and returned stock at a lower price. These are the sizes where it costs less than the current model's best price.
Ikea Akrehamn Foam Mattress
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FAQ's
How firm is the Ikea Akrehamn mattress?
Ikea describes the Akrehamn as medium firm. In practice that suits most back and front sleepers, although lightweight side sleepers may find it a little too firm for comfortable pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.
Does the Ikea Akrehamn come with a trial?
Yes. Ikea lists a 365-night trial on the Akrehamn, so you can sleep on it for up to a year before deciding. It also comes with a 10-year guarantee, which is longer cover than most budget mattresses offer.
What is the Ikea Akrehamn made of?
It's an all-foam mattress, 20cm deep, made from polyurethane foam at 33 kg/m3 with a memory foam layer and comfort zones. It's certified to EN 1957 and BS 7177, which cover durability and fire safety testing.
What sizes does the Ikea Akrehamn come in?
The Akrehamn is available in UK Single, UK Double and UK King. There's no Small Double or Super King listed, which is one limitation if you need a less common size.
Is the Ikea Akrehamn any good?
On ikea.com it's rated 3.9 out of 5 from 1,079 reviews, a solid rather than outstanding score. For the price, you're getting decent foam density, a memory foam layer and long guarantee cover, though it's a simple mattress and won't feel luxurious.
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