My expectations for the Ikea Valevåg were, to be polite, limited. Ikea’s mattress is less than a fifth of the price of a Simba Hybrid Pro – but somehow comes with the same 10-year guarantee. Seriously? Expecting a decade’s worth of blissful sleeps from a Valevåg sounds like an attempt to wear the same £8 Primark jumper every day until 2035.
But when I tested the Valevåg alongside several more expensive rivals, I realised it’s not the mattress equivalent of fast-fashion tat. Its price belies a well-constructed product with pocket springs that provide consistent support and snoozable comfort. It can’t compare with the pricey Simba or the best-in-show Otty Original Hybrid for ergonomic cosiness, but it’s a brilliant buy for a guest room or a young person’s bedroom.
