IKEA Friheten L-shape Sofa Bed - Assembly and Review, Hyllie Beige | Clueless Dad

For the Bomstad (leatherette), non-L shape version is here - • IKEA Friheten Sofa Bed...
Let's set up a IKEA Friheten Sofa, this is the L-shaped ("with storage") beige/tan fabric version with the "hyllie" fabric (mid level of the three options they offer), in time lapse and see how it looks. It's doable by one person but much faster with two sharing the work for sure.
Chapters:
00:04 Intro
00:56 Pricing
01:23 Unpacking
02:25 Pick a side - Steps 1-3
02:43 Connect major pieces - Steps 4-7
03:44 Install sofa seat - Steps 10-16
05:14 Prepare extension piece - Steps 17-18
05:49 Connect extension piece - Step 19
06:02 Place cushions - Step 20
06:15 Review of assembly and impressions
07:12 Demo/review of sleeper bed conversion
08:10 Demo/review of storage
10:06 Final conclusions
What do you think? Please leave a comment if you have any questions and consider subscribing!
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[@nonoym.9055]

Thank you. We just bought this today. Waiting for the delivery.

[@warowords]

I was searching these KZbin videos searching for someone to display the boxes. Congratulations sir. You did it. You showed the boxes. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.

[@CluelessDad]

Glad I could help!

[@wellabuenaobra5273]

Thank you for sharing the details of assembling this sofa bed. I really appreciate it!

[@sophie-cocorijnberk4444]

i am getting this one for my room and i wanted to see how hard it was building it, tysm!

[@haunguyenhuu999]

I used the rocker prior to baby delivery when I was up in the middle of the night due to heartburn and loved it! Little one is now 6 days old and loves the rocker kzbin.infoUgkxXH3jIpsn6vpr3D26KWAriUejh7CSxVp7 , she gets great sleep when used. I had a 1st degree tear repair so sitting can be very uncomfortable and down right painful when the rx mortin wears off, however even then the rocker is firm enough for support but soft enough to feel comfortable. I'm 4'9" so I fit in the chair easily and my 6"3' friend also can sit comfortably in it with a little one. 💖 I would definitely recommend this rocker as a must have for any parent to be👍

[@herjenderlally4795]

Wow..... 20 years . I would be very happy with 3. This is IKEA not John Lewis. Thank you for your honest review 🙏🙏

[@CluelessDad]

You’re welcome 😊

[@candacechesnut]

Hi, What are the dimensions of the back piece as the dimensions online are not clear!?

[@myredeemerlivesamen991]

I used a 3M scotchgard fabric protector for my sofa, same kind but blue one. The colour faded so bad 👎 😩 😫. Looks like I should have done the patch test and waited for a month or two before I sprayed the entire sofa. Anyway, the build is good but the fabric has faded so much that it looks like an antique of over 100 years old 😞😓

[@lw3706]

hi, your video is very detailed and informative. what do think on the difference between L shape and straight 3 seater? which one is better for sleep and sit ?

[@CluelessDad]

Thanks. I haven't tried to sleep on the straight one, since we use it in our office, I would say the main difference is the storage space. the straight one has some space under the seats to store pillows or sheets, but its not as easily accessible as the lift up "chaise lounge" part on the L-shape. For "sitting" - the L-shape one is definitely better for lounging and/or taking a nap on (e.g. nodding off while watching TV), since you can stretch your legs out without having to lie down sideways and block off the entire couch. For sleeping like a guest bed - I'm wondering how comfortable the l-shape's fold out part will be when sleeping on it like a bed.... if the two parts aren't the same height and same stiffness, will it be hard to sleep on? or hurt your back? (edit - that's why they tell you to put that part at your legs I think...) the straight one is better in that respect, since its all one piece the length of your body (assuming you stay on one side...)

[@ninassweettreats4015]

I m buying this second hand she's had the chaiselong on the opposite side of what we want Can I buy extra fabric loose ? I mean one wer getting is beige and I prefer Grey But I thought we could just get covers to put over it

[@totobeni]

sure you can, here are some bemz.com/ikea-series/friheten/sofa-covers here some more www.etsy.com/market/ikea_friheten_cover dont know the quality of eny of these,, just found them looking for reviews on the sofa. hope it helps.

[@syedjunaid8504]

Nice video

[@RisingStarFalls]

I’m hoping I can snag this next pay period. As SOON as it comes back in stock, it’s sold out before the end of the day.

[@CluelessDad]

yikes. I guess global shipping delays are impacting IKEA too. Good luck. we're over 1 year on this one and its still holding up well. No complaints.

[@Travelwithhuma]

Hi. Can you please tell me can we put chaiselong either side or just one side?

[@CluelessDad]

Either side. You can pick which side you want it on, its all the same part # from IKEA. See ~ @2:25

[@jcbarquet]

I saw this sofa at the store in the grey hyllie fabric and really like it, I was actually thinking of getting this beige version but the only thing holding me back is that you can't take off the seat cushion fabric to wash it. I have some dust allergies and not being able to wash in case of spills is a bit of a deal-breaker for me. I guess I could have a blanket on there at all times but not sure.

[@CluelessDad]

yeah its definitely a shortcoming. I'm not sure if vacuuming is enough to deal w/ the dust. We keep ours covered at all times and so far haven't gotten any stains...

[@Laurenelizo]

There are covers for it made by third parties, some really nicely upholstered

[@mimipin2745]

@@Laurenelizo Would you please mention them.

[@nu.cs.master]

So which one you ended up buying? I also have dust allergies and looking for a sofa with a washable fabric.

[@chaogimali]

Was looking to buy this for a new house my family move into and this was one of the vids that popped up. I thought the person looked familiar! Hey nice to see you! Wushu friend from a former life, from the East Coast collegiate crew. Good to see you friend.

[@CluelessDad]

ha ha, not the first time someone has recognized me here when googling for furniture. 😉 You can call this the sad second act of middle age living.... 😆

[@dinger-b2z561]

Great video, informative and clear. A few questions, how do you feel about the lack of armrest and how thin the other one is? Aesthetically I feel like there's something missing, but maybe it'll make it feel more open. And I imagine sitting on that end, you'd feel like something was missing as well. And the chaise armrest, is it even a armrest? I like broad ones that I can put things on. Really like this couch, not sure if it'd be an issue. And the velcro fabric? How has it been holding up? And Finally, after 2 Years, going strong? Been used alot?

[@CluelessDad]

I've moved twice since this video was filmed, the sofa held up fine after disassembling and moving to a new place. After 2 years I sold it but bought ANOTHER one after relocating to Japan. We got used to the arm rest, its easier for kids to climb in and out of (depending on how you arrange it in your room). The armrest and back are plenty sturdy, my kids climb up on it regularly, but its not really wide enough to put much on, not more than a phone or remote control. I have to do a new video for the second one...

[@sadielnunez9776]

Do these work with carpet? Like would I be able to pull the section out?

[@CluelessDad]

yeah i think for most carpets its no problem. the wheels roll reasonably well and since it just rolls loosely from the sofa it should be fine.

[@rachanasingh3431]

We purchased it recently. When using as bed thr wheel part is coming out, meaning when we lean on after making bed, the wheel part detach and coming out. Is this happened to u as well? If yes then what will be solution

[@CluelessDad]

oh, you mean it disconnects? it's supposed to be stopped by hooks on the bottom. check the instructions again, maybe you didn't line it up properly when setting up.

[@awesomestuffybelly]

there are some third party fabrics that you can change if u spill

[@SHAMS0686]

Thank you for sharing the video Do you recommend me this product?!

[@CluelessDad]

Yeah, pretty happy with it a year on. No complaints.

[@roastedchicken3544]

Hi, I bought a second hand sofa. I can not able to assemble the other side where thread bolt connect with one piece. The problem is the whole is big where I was not able to screw it. Is there any solution?

[@lenny108]

I bought the Ikea Friheten couch about six months ago. I am actually satisfied with the quality of the sofa bed. But for about three weeks now, the spring core has been creaking and squeaking when you sit down on the sofa. Is there a way how to fix this?

[@CluelessDad]

actually I bought a second one (for a video i haven't released yet), and I have noticed the spring makes a sound if you sit in the exact wrong place. I haven't figured out what's causing it, (this was never a problem on the one in the video...))

[@ktakokt6]

Hi i ordered this sofa in beige but mine is very very light grey and when i see yours is still kindda beige, the customer service told me it will be beige overtime.. are they bullshitting me?

[@CluelessDad]

I haven't noticed it change that much.... it is pretty "greyish beige" though.... pretty down the middle. Depends on the lighting too.

[@iwanttobebillionare8385]

In terms of comfort, how do you rate ? The cushions/foaming seems thin. Its soft comfortable or just light cushioning or hard ? Thanks

[@CluelessDad]

i'd say its pretty comfortable. the seat is fine, the back cushions could be more stiff.... they kind of get squished and slide down... so ergonomics could be better.

[@iwanttobebillionare8385]

@@CluelessDad thank you for the honest reply 😊

[@johnjaminazul7320]

Hello, how's this sofa now? Just bought our FRIHETEN sleeper sofa like yours at USD $127. Got it on sale here in the PH.

[@CluelessDad]

wow, great deal. It held up very well. I had this one in the video for ~3 years. No problems. I actually bought a second one when I relocated to a new country (video pending....) we liked it that much. Now that my kids are bigger they're jumping on it daily and climbing over the arm and back and so far no problems.

[@nmextra]

I moved somewhere that had one of these but I can’t get it to open.. when the bottom slides out no matter how hard I pull the straps it doesn’t work 😭

[@CluelessDad]

you mean it doesn't raise up after you roll it out from underneath? you could try pulling the whole rolling part out (lift up the entire sofa from the long piece to unhook the rolling part) and then maybe try tipping that thing up on its side and push and pull to see if it 'extends' or not.... (it might just be stuck or something).

[@maureenlo4243]

Is this easy to disassemble if i need to move it to another location?

[@CluelessDad]

yes, pretty easy, other than the main pieces being pretty large. I took that one apart twice (once to move it, and once to sell it).

[@faridulfawzan2314]

Thank you for the detailed video sir. Do you by any chance have the dimensions of the packages they came in? I found the packages’ width & length online but couldn’t find the height

[@CluelessDad]

on Ikea.com.hk they have the complete dimensions for the separate boxes - 1) Backrest for corner sofa-bed FRIHETEN Article no: 503.117.35 Packages: 1 Depth: 208 cm Width: 65 cm Height: 29 cm Weight Gross: 41.30 kg Weight Net: 37.19 kg Volume per package: 381.4 l 2) Chaise longue for corner sofa-bed FRIHETEN Article no: 603.110.61 Packages: 1 Depth: 145 cm Width: 74 cm Height: 40 cm Weight Gross: 45.00 kg Weight Net: 39.88 kg Volume per package: 426.3 l 3) Seat section for corner sofa-bed FRIHETEN Article no: 403.110.62 Packages: 1 Depth: 140 cm Width: 82 cm Height: 42 cm Weight Gross: 35.00 kg Weight Net: 30.22 kg Volume per package: 480.4 l

[@Sbato]

Weird question: do you think it would be "usable" and solid enough if i wouldn't connect the corner part to the main part? So that, when i need space in my room, i could move away the corner part and its back

[@CluelessDad]

The problem is the back piece ( @3:09 ) goes all the way across the back, so if you separated the long part in the corner out, you'd still have the long back piece. Better to get a smaller couch / love seat and an ottoman or chaise lounge or something.

[@Sbato]

@@CluelessDad Yes the back all the way long would be ugly to see, but i could stand that. After watching and watching the video, my main concern is that probably the couch "cutted in half" wouldn't be fixed on the ground. The main part seems to rely on the other part to stand up :D For sure an ottoman would be a better choice, but it's so hard to find one with the back... And all modular systems have depths of 90cm or superior.

[@taylorcrisp7745]

Can you use it without the side head board. My space is abit all.

[@CluelessDad]

I suppose its possible, you'd have to relocate at least one of the feet that are on the bottom of that side board though.

[@bauerjack1978]

Hi are the seat pads the mattress bit thick ? The look thiner then a standard sofa

[@CluelessDad]

the cushions? they are good, not hard or thin for sitting. its reasonably comfortable for sleeping on too.

[@bauerjack1978]

@@CluelessDad the bit your bum sits on 😆 , sounds comfy though,been looking at getting one or maybe the non corner one

[@CluelessDad]

yeah, its ok. Of the two, I like the L-shape one more, but depends on your space...

[@bauerjack1978]

@@CluelessDad thank you for the feedback 🙂

[@EternalGuerin]

Hello mate, How comfortable is the bed?

[@CluelessDad]

It’s ok, for a sofa. I’ve slept on it a few times. The trick is you have to sleep with your head at the low end so the joint between the long part and the other part isn’t in your back.

[@EternalGuerin]

@@CluelessDad cheers, thanks!

[@GodIsWithUs4LIFE]

This couch costs $1,000 + tax. How is it holding up?

[@CluelessDad]

I sold this particular one last year but it was holding up well. I ended up buying a new one in my new apartment (in Japan), and although my kids are bigger, and its not against a wall so it gets jumped on and climbed over even more, its holding up reasonably well.

[@GodIsWithUs4LIFE]

@CluelessDad I appreciate your quick response!

[@frankworkman9000]

Is it comfortable while you sleep or you feel every bump and grunt and metal in the bottom of the sofa

[@CluelessDad]

If you sleep with your head towards the 'long part' the joint between the two sections is right in your back, and not comfortable, which is why they suggest you sleep w/ your head the other way (the joint is on your legs in that case). That said, if you do sleep the correct way, its pretty comfortable (I slept on it the other night).

[@frankworkman9000]

Thanks tell me before I buy one

[@Queenoftheslots74]

Is the fabric durable?

[@CluelessDad]

yeah, i think so. we've had it two years and no noticeable wear. we put a sheet on the seat parts, but the arm rest and back cushions are fine so far.

[@Queenoftheslots74]

@@CluelessDad thank you 🙏

[@bangladeshimaausa-nj2970]

How to clean any idea for this?

[@CluelessDad]

The instructions say 'damp cloth', etc etc. I don't have a good answer, we've been lucky so far. there are some spray cleaners by companies like Woolite that should work, but I haven't tried them.

[@faouzane9727]

WoW alone

[@CluelessDad]

I just recently did another one (we liked it so much we bought one in Japan too), I tried to let my kids help, it turns out doing it by yourself is much easier. :-D

[@KB-mk9lv]

Need hardware for mine.

[@CluelessDad]

IKEA has a way to order missing parts. or there are websites which sell the exact items based on the ikea part numbers.

[@xVirginiasWolf]

I have this sofa and I hate it. The fabric is horrible, it’s gathering all the dust and it’s piling, I HATE IT

[@CluelessDad]

Is it the Hyllie or the other fabric one? we haven't had any piling problems, but we put a blanket on the seat parts (cause kids....)

[@xVirginiasWolf]

@@CluelessDad hyllie beige, yeah. It’s chenille. It catches every goddamn piece of dust and now instead of cool sandy beige we have a grey-ish, 100years old and used frequently type sofa. Ehh, probably our bad for not putting any throw there but for once I wanted to have a nice sofa without it

[@CluelessDad]

​@@xVirginiasWolf We don't have any throw or cover on the back cushions and we haven't had piling on those....

[@user-nw4tm2iw7l]

an ugly sofa and made of substandard materials. hard. cheap

[@CluelessDad]

not the worst IKEA sofa. I tried the PARUP sofa, which is a bit similar, it was horrible to put together and uncomfortable to sit in. I haven't had any problems with this Friheten... (even after moving and reassembling)

[@ah7910]

Thank you for the assurance my friend. I’m so grateful for all your hard work in creating this very informative video. I’m sorry the comment above failed to thank you. IKEA sofas can be uncomfortable or not have a long life, but reading you are 2 years along and still feel this sofa is holding up well, you have convinced me to take the leap and purchase it. There are off-brand companies that make this same sofa configuration I would not trust, and bigger companies are selling the configuration for double the IKEA price. Thank you again for your insights and charming presentation manner, keep up the great work!

[@lenny108]

I bought the Ikea Friheten couch about six months ago. I am actually satisfied with the quality of the sofa bed. But for about three weeks now, the spring core has been creaking and squeaking when you sit down on the sofa. Is there a way how to fix this?