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title: "IKEA Hemnes Daybed Cover Set: What's Included, What Isn't"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/daybed-cover-set-whats-included/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Hana Lindqvist, The Quiet Geometer of Seattle"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/"
published: "2026-03-15"
updated: "2026-03-15"
keywords: "ikea hemnes daybed cover set, hemnes daybed full set, hemnes daybed mattress cover, daybed cover set backrests and bolsters"
---

# What comes in the Hemnes daybed cover set, and is the mattress included?

*Five pieces arrive. The mattress is not one of them. That is the whole answer; the rest is detail.*

Also asked as: Are these only covers or with cushions?; What is included in the full set?

> **The quick answer:** The IKEA Hemnes daybed cover set includes one zippered mattress cover made to your mattress size, two filled backrest pillows and two filled bolster armrests, with piping at no extra charge. The mattress and foam are not included; the cover is cover only. Write your mattress size, like 75 x 39 x 8 in (191 x 99 x 20 cm), in personalization.

![Cream velvet covers with burnt-orange piping on a white IKEA Hemnes daybed, gallery wall, ficus and faded terracotta rug](https://cushionguide.com/media/ikea-hemnes-daybed-covers/cream-velvet-hemnes-daybed-burnt-orange-trim-vintage-runner-1600.webp "A low three-quarter view of the full cream set: fitted mattress cover, two back pillows and two bolsters, all edged in burnt orange. The faded rug beside it carries the same warm tone.")

## Key facts

- The Full Set is 1 fitted, zippered mattress cover, 2 filled backrests and 2 filled bolster armrests.
- The mattress cover is made to your mattress size.
- The mattress and foam are not included; a mattress can be supplied at extra cost.
- Piping is included at no extra charge and can be a different color from the cover.
- Two Full Sets give 2 mattress covers, 4 back pillows and 4 bolsters.
- Mattress size and body and trim fabric codes go in personalization.
- Large sets may ship in more than one package.

## Are these only covers?

Only one piece is a cover. The mattress cover is fitted and zippered, made to your size, and goes over the mattress you already have. The two backrest pillows and the two bolster armrests arrive filled and ready to use.

Some replies describe another version of the set: a mattress cover with two filled round backrests that wrap the sides and double as armrests. Check which pieces the listing shows.

## Counting the pieces

| Option | Mattress cover | Backrests | Bolster armrests | Mattress |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Only | 1 | None | None | Not included |
| Full Set | 1 | 2, filled | 2, filled | Not included |
| Two Full Sets | 2 | 4, filled | 4, filled | Not included |

## Then: is the mattress in the box?

No. The mattress and foam are not included. The workshop can supply a mattress at extra cost, or suggest IKEA mattresses for sizes and materials. Either way, [measure the mattress first](https://cushionguide.com/guides/ikea-hemnes-daybed-cover-measuring/); the cover follows its numbers.

## Last: piping, codes and boxes

Piping is included and can differ from the cover. Cream velvet with a burnt-orange welt is one way. Write the mattress size, for example 75 x 39 x 8 in (191 x 99 x 20 cm), and the body and trim codes in personalization.

[Cover Only](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#cover-only) costs much less than the full set, and the cart price changes with the option you pick. Large sets can arrive in more than one package, so one box at the door is not always the whole order. The [Hemnes daybed covers atlas](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/ikea-hemnes-daybed-covers/) shows finished sets. Will you keep the mattress you have?

Five pieces.
One mattress, yours.
The cover follows its size.

> **Tailor's margin:** The Hemnes daybed Full Set is five pieces: a zippered mattress cover, 2 filled backrests and 2 filled bolsters. The mattress itself is not included.

> A Hemnes daybed mattress cover is cover only: it zips over the mattress you already own, made to its size, with no foam inside.
>
> — Hana

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** What comes in the Hemnes daybed Full Set?

**The workshop's answer:** One fitted daybed mattress cover (cover only, no foam pad), two backrest lumbar pillow covers with inserts and two armrest bolster covers with inserts. Two Full Sets give 2 mattress covers, 4 back pillows and 4 bolsters. Write your mattress size and your body and trim codes in personalization.

**A common question:** Is the mattress included with the daybed cover set?

**The workshop's answer:** No. The price covers the mattress cover, 2 backrests and 2 armrests. A mattress can be supplied at extra cost, and the shop refers buyers to IKEA mattresses for sizes and materials.

**A common question:** Can the piping be a different color from the covers?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. The set includes one mattress cover made to your mattress size, 2 filled backrests and 2 filled armrests. The covers can be any color, the piping can differ, and large sets can arrive in more than one package.

**A common question:** Does the Hemnes daybed cover price include the backrests and side cushions?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. The set price covers the mattress cover plus the backrests and armrests, made to the exact size of the Hemnes daybed and the IKEA mattress that comes with it. The mattress cover alone costs much less.

**A common question:** Can I get just a replacement mattress cover for my IKEA daybed?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Pick the Cover Only option and write your exact mattress dimensions and fabric code in personalization. You get the slipcover alone, without backrests, armrests or foam.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Can one cover fit two stacked daybed mattresses?

Yes. Order one cover with the mattress length and width plus the combined height of both, for example 9 1/2 to 10 in (24 to 25 cm) for two 4 3/4 in (12 cm) twins. Two separate covers come out too tight.

### Can the backrests and bolsters be a different fabric from the mattress cover?

Yes. Cover and piping can be any chart color, the set comes in corduroy, velvet or linen, and the pieces can even use different fabrics. Write each code clearly in personalization.

### Why did only the mattress cover arrive?

Large sets can ship in more than one package, so the backrests and bolsters may be in a separate box arriving on another day. Check the tracking for each parcel before assuming a piece is missing.

## Related at the atelier

- [How tall are the daybed backrest cushions, and do I have to size them myself?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/daybed-backrest-bolster-size-height/): For a daybed cover set you give only the mattress size; the backrests and bolster armrests are made in proportion to it automatically.
- [What size cover do I need for my IKEA Hemnes daybed?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/daybed-mattress-cover-size-what-to-measure/): Measure your own mattress, not the wooden frame, and write its length, width and thickness.
- [Can I choose my own fabric, colors and piping for the Hemnes daybed set?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/daybed-cover-set-fabric-color-piping/): Yes, a Hemnes daybed cover set can be made in velvet or linen as well as the default corduroy, with the cover and piping in any colors from the fabric charts.
- [Hemnes Daybed Cover in Royal Blue Velvet for a Beige Bedroom](https://cushionguide.com/readings/royal-blue-velvet-hemnes-daybed-beige-bedroom/): A royal blue velvet Hemnes daybed cover works in a beige bedroom because the largest piece of furniture carries the only strong color, while the rug, walls and nightstand stay pale.
- [Hemnes Daybed Cover for Long Reading: Crimson, Mint Piping](https://cushionguide.com/readings/crimson-hemnes-daybed-mint-piping-palms/): A Hemnes daybed set becomes a place for long sitting when it has back cushions to lean on, bolsters at both arms and a fitted cover that stays smooth.
- [Hemnes Daybed Cover in Burgundy: Stripes, Plains and Texture](https://cushionguide.com/readings/burgundy-hemnes-daybed-front-view-lamp-plants/): A Hemnes daybed cover set reads as a sofa when the mattress cover's piping runs level from arm to arm and the backs and bolsters come in equal pairs.
- [How to measure an IKEA Hemnes daybed: two stacked mattresses, one cover](https://cushionguide.com/guides/ikea-hemnes-daybed-cover-measuring/)
- [How to make a daybed look like a sofa with back cushions and bolsters](https://cushionguide.com/guides/daybed-back-cushions-sofa-look/)

*— Hana*

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Written by Hana Lindqvist (https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/daybed-cover-set-whats-included/