As thread title states, if you've had both of these sofas will you tell me please which you prefer(red)?
Description for both states they "give good support for your body and quickly regain original shape when you get up". The Vimle has a headrest providing 'nice support for your neck' and the Ektorp provides 'soft support for your back'.
I have back problems and really need good lumbar support. Not sure exactly how 'soft' the Ektorp support is, but every review I've read about that model says how comfy it is. I think the Vimle may be a more recent model and have read mixed reviews. We visited our local Ikea store last weekend to test out sofas and the Vimle did feel comfy to me, but that was for a couple of minutes in a busy crowded store - they didn't have an Ektorp on display so couldn't try that. Assistant wasn't sure when they would get one in but I'll phone and check and if that model does come in, we'll go back once the CV crisis has eased. Either way, don't want to spend money and then find that the sofa we bought really doesn't provide proper support.
So if you have a bad back and have either the Vimle or Ektorp sofa, or better yet have had both, which is better? Thanks in advance.