Welcome to the ultimate guide and resource for the IKEA Allerum sofa bed – find sizes, dimensions, reviews, slipcovers, assembly instructions and more here.
Maybe you are searching for the perfect sofa bed and need a little help. Maybe you’ve already decided on the Allerum, found one on Craigslist and need more information. Or maybe you already own an Allerum and your house guest decided to spill coffee on its hard-to-find slipcover. Whatever the deal is, we’ll help you with all of that in this cheat sheet.
If your questions aren’t addressed here, feel free to contact our team at info@comfortworks.com.au.
Top image: BEFORE Comfort Works came along Bottom image: New replacement covers in linen!
Status Check
Both the sofa and slipcovers are no longer available from IKEA. The Allerum was discontinued in 2003.
- There are 2 different versions of the Allerum from 2 different production batches:
- W- 195 cm D- 90cm H- 35cm
- W- 202 cm D- 90cm H- 35cm
- Cool Factor: The back support flips backwards and this couch doubles as a twin sized bed. The seat is ultra supportive and comfortable, with a spring core and polyurethane foam.
- Ugh Factor: Decorative round cushions are thin and lumpy. Needs constant fluffing, so additional stuffing for the cushions will be helpful.
Not too sure which version of the Allerum you currently own? Luckily, there’s an easy way to distinguish the difference between the two versions.
Simply take a measurement of your Allerum Seat Cushion by measuring the width of the seat cushion, between the seams (on your existing cover). Remember to ignore any piping or the foam that bulges out at the sides to get a more accurate measurement.
Instruction Manual.
Want to know how to assemble an Allerum sofa?
Download the Instruction Manual for the Allerum Sofa Bed.
Our Review.
The Allerum sofa is comfy with exaggerated dimensions. The bottom cushion is a bit wider and longer than a twin mattress and comes with two round pillows. It’s a cute day bed which is easily turned into an extra sleeper for the occasional overnight guest. Bonus points for being a sleeper with no armrests to accommodate any exceptionally tall guests.
Although this model has been discontinued in IKEA stores, Comfort Works is still producing replacement slipcovers for the IKEA Allerum Sofa Bed.
Allerum Sofabed Covers in Cotton Canvas White fabric by Comfort Works
More Information:
I LOVE YOU MONKEY– Journey of one IKEA Allerum sofabed, loved in two homes.
14 Comments
by allexandre ramsey
Found yr sofa in a second hand shop, fell in LOVE!
That was 7 years ago and now I’m looking to replace it, sadly
Very glad to find your site at last…
by Vroome Albert
Hello,
Do you sell the sofa also or only the fabric ?
by Chuck
Hey Vroome!
We only sell the slipcovers, not the sofa 🙂
Hope that helps!
by Tracy Hudak
Bough the cover and am finding, like with the original, I cannot fasten the velcro along the very back of the bottom cushion because the frame support is in the way. There is nothing about putting the cover on in the Ikea assembly instructions. Any clues?
And thanks for sending the cover to me so quickly! It is really beautiful. {Nomad Green}
by Chuck
Hey Tracy!
Could you kindly send an email with a photo of the issue to info@comfortworks.com.au ? We’ll diagnose it from there and find a proper solution for you 🙂
Speak soon!
by Mary Newson
I have original orange sofa covers for the Allerum but I need to clean them. Instruction tag says dry clean, but have you ever wet-washed them?
by Naomi
Hey Mary,
Truth be told, being in the slipcover business and working with various fabrics, we understand that certain fabrics require specific care; hence their care guides. It may not be a big deal but at the end of the day, they’re there to ensure you get the best out of your covers.
We’re not sure about the exact composition of the Allerum’s original orange fabric, however; if you find that it doesn’t hold up to wet-washing/machine-washing, you may definitely get slipcovers from us that are machine-washable 🙂
Good luck!
by Eins Tein
MAN why did they discontinue this sofa, it is the best design. The legs don’t dig into carpet, simple conversion to bed, comfortable firm mattress. Why discontinue such a great product. I really hope IKEA does sell this again.
by Naomi
Totally hear ya, Eins Tein.