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If one is inclined to purchase an Ikea sofa I learned about these slip covers made for their sofas.

http://www.bemz.com/index.php

Credit to Holly at- http://www.inthefunlane.com

Where she found a used Ikea sofa and transformed into looking new with a slip cover. Great idea!

The pictures moved too fast!

the one covered in loose black vinyl makes me laugh - looks like a garbage bag

Love the video. It's fun to see how this couch has evolved over the years.

In 2003 my husband and I bought a Klippan sofa for our first apartment in Vancouver. A couple of years later it went to my sister-in-law's apartment in Prince George while she was going through med school. Now six, almost seven, years later it's back at our new house in my daughter's playroom. I would argue it will probably last us many years more and eventually end up in my daughter's bedroom.

Most uncomfortable couch I've ever owned -
I was relieved to see it leave my apartment.

I love kipplan sofas... I'm not ashamed to say that we still own two! One large one, and one loveseat... both in black.

They're understated, reasonably well-made, the slipcovers wash well, and they're inexpensive enough that I don't care if my baby spills stuff or eventually destroyes them.

yay to ikea

OMG, I bought two. They should nickname them something Swedish for "THE BOARD". They are stiff as a board and way too shallow (and I'm only 5'3").

Like a previous poster said. Adios my Rock Hard friend. Never again.

I like the early legs so much better! And a few of the early covers are fantastic!

Oh yeah - I had that bright orange Klippan in 2000. It looked awesome with my red Tullsta!

I like the red one from 1986... looks sort of Ligne Roset Togo-ish.

Re: cassielynn's comment on the legs-

We have the black leather one (just got out of grad school & entertain a lot- it's held up very well), but I didn't like the legs at all- so we made our own! It was a 1 night project & they're solid red oak stained to match our vintage coffee table. Small detail that made a big difference!

CozyLittleCave, what a great idea! I bet it looks amazing!

I prefer the old legs and agree about the '86 ligne roset togo. They should bring that cover back!

I owned one while in university, and it was probably the most uncomfortable sofa I've ever owned.

I like the simple lines, but I'd never buy one again.

have sat on lots of these at college & esp. grad. student parties. one of my colleagues actually saved his & it now sits in his office. they look pretty nice for the price but yes, they are so uncomfortable.

I actually find mine really comfortable. The new Genarp white is so soft, and with a bunch of nice pillows its great to cuddle up on.