Anyone have inexpensive sofas that you love?

[Bernadine]

We're looking for basement furniture, and I want something comfy.  I don't want to spend a ton of money, because I'm sure we'll spend most of our time down there, and between 3 animals, a 7 yo boy, and a baby (!), it's bound to be spilled on.

[bugandbibs]

Ikea Ektorp! Removable, washable covers and super comfy for lounging.

[namasteak]

Oct 24, 2015 17:55:27 GMT -5 bugandbibs said:

Ikea Ektorp! Removable, washable covers and super comfy for lounging.

Yes!

[sequins]

We have the ikea kivik. I love the square arms. It holds all sorts of things.

[cville]

IKEA Ektorp. I had one for a million years.

We have a five year old IKEA Karlstad loveseat upstairs and it's like new.

[illgetthere]

Ikea! We have the kivik, and I love it. It also has completely removable, washable covers (depending on the fabric) and is super comfy.

[cookies]

We also have the kivik. It's awesome.

[Redpoppy]

We have a 6 year old Ektorp and a new kivik. I love the Ektorp better than the fancy leather couches FIL left when we bought his house. Just get a washable cover.

Eta: IKEA delivery isn't bad. I think it was $75? We just rented a uhaul can today to take it from the old place to the new one and that was $60.

[mousemelon]

Another vote for the Ikea Ektorp. I love ours.

[statlerwaldorf]

I have a Simmons Champion Mocha from Big Lots. It's usually on sale for 299 but I got it for a little less with a 20 percent off everything coupon. It's held up well with two kids and a dog.

[Elsa]

Oct 24, 2015 19:22:42 GMT -5 @forgrace said:

I'm alone in my opinion here, but I hate our Ektorp. We bought one in March after all the rave reviews. It's not that comfy.

Also, we got the one with the chaise and the bottom of that slipcover is a thinner material. It ripped when putting it back on after the 2nd wash. I emailed and spoke to IKEA customer service and they told me I was SOL since it was 3 months old. So now I have to try really hard not to get anything on that slipcover because every time I put it back on it rips a little more.

We are buying a new couch in a couple weeks.

The trick wth the ektorp is you gotta put the cover back on when it's still slightly damp so it stretches and doesn't rip. And you cannot EVER dry it. I wash in late morning with bleach (we have white covers), stretch it out in between two chairs and let it air dry in the sun for a bit. Then pull it inside. Then put it on the couches right before we go to bed still damp. It dries overnight.



We've had an ektorp for 10 years now. Love this thing. Ours is super comfortable. We will prob eventually buy a new one and move this one to our game room.

[badtzmaru22]

We have a leather love seat from Big Lots in our basement, and it's holding strong!

[adhdfashion]

I have the Ikea Ektorp as well. Love it.

[isabel]

Tidafors from IKEA.

[isabel]

Oct 24, 2015 20:04:50 GMT -5 Elsa said:

Oct 24, 2015 19:22:42 GMT -5 @forgrace said:

I'm alone in my opinion here, but I hate our Ektorp. We bought one in March after all the rave reviews. It's not that comfy.

Also, we got the one with the chaise and the bottom of that slipcover is a thinner material. It ripped when putting it back on after the 2nd wash. I emailed and spoke to IKEA customer service and they told me I was SOL since it was 3 months old. So now I have to try really hard not to get anything on that slipcover because every time I put it back on it rips a little more.

We are buying a new couch in a couple weeks.

The trick wth the ektorp is you gotta put the cover back on when it's still slightly damp so it stretches and doesn't rip. And you cannot EVER dry it. I wash in late morning with bleach (we have white covers), stretch it out in between two chairs and let it air dry in the sun for a bit. Then pull it inside. Then put it on the couches right before we go to bed still damp. It dries overnight.



We've had an ektorp for 10 years now. Love this thing. Ours is super comfortable. We will prob eventually buy a new one and move this one to our game room.

You just gave me an epiphany moment. We have a storage ottoman from ikea with a removable cover. The corners of the base are torn and I'm now realizing it's because I put it on when it's dry. So, thanks!

[illgetthere]

Oct 24, 2015 19:22:42 GMT -5 @forgrace said:

I'm alone in my opinion here, but I hate our Ektorp. We bought one in March after all the rave reviews. It's not that comfy.

Also, we got the one with the chaise and the bottom of that slipcover is a thinner material. It ripped when putting it back on after the 2nd wash. I emailed and spoke to IKEA customer service and they told me I was SOL since it was 3 months old. So now I have to try really hard not to get anything on that slipcover because every time I put it back on it rips a little more.

We are buying a new couch in a couple weeks.

You can also buy replacement slipcovers

[TrudyCampbell]

IKEA karlstad here too. The washable covers have been a lifesaver with kids.