Ikea Husvika Sprung Mattress

The firm feel comes from about 10cm of hourglass-shaped Bonnell coils joined into one unit, which means steady, even support across the surface. The thin foam layer on top adds slight contouring without letting you sink in. Edge support is described as good, so the sides should hold up when you sit or lie near them. It suits slatted, platform, box-spring and adjustable bases, and it's intended for daybeds, children's extendable beds, lighter sleepers and children. It suits lighter back sleepers well, although side sleepers may find it too firm.

Lighter sleepers
The thin foam layer over connected Bonnell springs gives slight contouring without a deep sink, which suits a lighter body on a firm surface.

Back sleepers
Steady, even support from about 10cm of joined hourglass-shaped coils means a lighter back sleeper should feel held level on the firm surface.

Children
It is intended for children's use, and the EU Small Single size with firm, even support suits a children's extendable bed.

Adjustable beds
The copy says it suits adjustable bases as well as slatted, platform and box-spring ones, so it works across a range of bed set-ups.

If you prefer sleeping on a soft mattress, this might not be the best choice. It's firm, with only about 2.5cm of foam over the springs, so there's little cushioning for shoulders and hips. Side sleepers and heavier people may be less comfortable. The springs are connected, so movement travels across the bed, which can disturb a light-sleeping partner. It can't be flipped either.

How firm is the Ikea Husvika?

Ikea ranks it firm on its own scale. The thin foam layer gives slight contouring, but the springs underneath keep the feel firm, so it suits lighter sleepers better than anyone who wants a soft, cushioned surface.

Can you still buy the Ikea Husvika?

It isn't currently on sale with the UK retailers we compare. The details here are mainly useful if you already own one or are comparing it with a similar mattress.

What is the Ikea Husvika made of?

It has about 2.5cm of high-resilience polyurethane foam over about 10cm of Bonnell springs. The hourglass-shaped coils are joined into one connected unit, which gives firm, even support.

Is the Ikea Husvika good for side sleepers?

Usually not. The firm feel and thin foam layer give little cushioning at the shoulders and hips, so side sleepers may find it uncomfortable. Lighter back sleepers are a better match.

What sizes does the Ikea Husvika come in?

It comes in EU Small Single only. It suits daybeds and children's extendable beds, and works on slatted, platform, box-spring and adjustable bases.