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IKEA Return Policy

Editor-verified return-policy details for IKEA — last verified Apr 17, 2026.

Generous return policy365 days left on a purchase made today

🔄 365 days to return — generous window.

Thrifle Tip: You CAN return assembled IKEA furniture in-store — no need to disassemble. Mattress gets 90-day exchange policy.

Policy at a glance

Return window
365 days (unopened); 180 days (opened)
Window (days)
365 days
Free returns
Yes (in-store free)
Return shipping cost
Buyer pays mail shipping
Restocking fee
None
Holiday extension
Not specifically extended
Non-returnable items
Custom countertops, cut fabric, as-is items, plants, food, mattresses (separate 90-day exchange)
Time-bomb items
Mattress 90-day comfort exchange
Category
Home

Frequently asked questions

What is IKEA's return window?

365 days (unopened); 180 days (opened)

Does IKEA offer free returns?

Yes (in-store free)

How much does IKEA charge for return shipping?

Buyer pays mail shipping

Does IKEA charge a restocking fee?

None

Does IKEA extend its return window for the holidays?

Not specifically extended

What items cannot be returned to IKEA?

Custom countertops, cut fabric, as-is items, plants, food, mattresses (separate 90-day exchange)

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Return-policy data is sourced from IKEA’s public customer-service pages and editor-verified by the Thrifle team. Policies can change at any time — always confirm on IKEA’s official site before purchase.