Space is a luxury. Living rooms and home offices often double as guest rooms. Studios demand versatility, and even in larger homes, every square metre counts. For years, sofa beds have carried the reputation of being a necessary compromise – functional, yes, but rarely beautiful, comfortable, or built to last. Koala, however, has made it their mission to change that perception. With the arrival of the new 4th Generation Koala Sofa Bed, the Australian brand proves that practical design can be equal parts clever and considered.
Koala’s best-selling sofa bed has always been a favourite for its simple flip mechanism, but the latest version takes things to the next level. It’s a place to sit and sleep but it’s also a design piece that elevates the home while responding to the real demands of daily life.
At its heart, the 4th Gen Sofa Bed embodies Koala’s belief that great design should simplify life. The flip is still effortless, but the sleep experience has been enhanced with zoning technology that delivers support exactly where it’s needed. The mattress is crafted with Koala’s signature Kloudcell® foam, providing motion-isolated support so a restless sleeper won’t disturb their partner. For a sofa bed, that’s revolutionary – comfort designed for a full night’s rest.
Koala knows that modern homes call for furniture that is both resilient and easy to care for. With that in mind, removable, washable covers have been introduced. In just seconds, the covers can be stripped off and refreshed, solving one of the biggest pain points of its predecessor. Life happens – whether it’s red wine, pets, or kids – so the covers are crafted from durable, water-resistant fabrics made with recycled PET, and crucially, free from harmful PFAS.
Koala has also recognised that furniture should bring joy. The new sofa bed is available in a curated palette of fresh shades, from earthy Olive Butter and Cinnamon Sky to tranquil Morning Fog and Coastal Moss. Each colourway offers a different personality, allowing the sofa bed to blend seamlessly into any interior style or stand out as a statement piece.
For those who love to sink in and unwind, the deeper 60 centimetre seats deliver a cocooning comfort. And while earlier models occasionally suffered from seat slippage, the 4th Gen introduces a clever strap-and-buckle seat retention system that keeps cushions firmly in place.
The design extends beyond the sofa itself with the new multi-use Koala Sofa Bed Ottoman, which doubles as a sturdy side table with a flippable FSC-certified timber top. Hidden storage and removable covers make it as adaptable as the sofa bed itself, reinforcing Koala’s ethos of functionality without compromise.
Together, the sofa and ottoman show how small-space living can be transformed through thoughtful design. Instead of disguising a clunky, purely functional piece of furniture, Koala has created something that celebrates its dual purpose. It’s a sofa bed you’ll be proud to show off, whether in its sleek daytime mode or when flipped down for guests at night.
The 4th Generation Sofa Bed meets the demands of modern living: taking the once-mundane category of sofa beds and reimagining it for today’s homes, where every piece of furniture has to earn its place.
To mark the launch, Koala is offering customers the chance to win a 4th Generation Sofa Bed in their choice of colour and size. Simply sign up to the Koala mailing list to go in the draw.
Join today for your chance to win the sofa bed that flips the script on small-space living.
