Koala

Koala: compact, washable sofa beds with FlipBed™ conversion

Koala is a furniture company that sells its Koala Sofa Bed model in the United Kingdom, a compact, washable sofa bed that transforms from a sofa into a real mattress in seconds. The company presents itself as Australia's number 1 sofa bed and now operates in the British market, where it offers free and fast shipping, a 120-night trial and free returns, as well as a Koala Lifetime Warranty™.

The Koala sofa bed catalogue

The main product is the Koala Sofa Bed [4th Gen], available in various configurations and sizes. The catalogue shows options for 1.5-seater, 2.5-seater and 3-seater, with prices ranging from £1,250 to £1,595. The Koala Sofa Bed Ottoman [4th Gen] and Koala Sofa Bed Covers [4th Gen] are also sold. The shop organises its products into categories such as 1.5-seater sofa beds, 2-seater sofa beds, 3-seater sofa beds, compact sofa beds for two people, double sofa beds, extra-large sofa beds, family sofa beds, sofa beds for family rooms, sofa beds for guests, sofa beds for home offices and sofa beds for gaming, among others.

FlipBed™ technology and innovative design

The company claims to have completely redesigned the way sofa beds convert into beds with its FlipBed™ design. This folding system allows you to go from sofa to bed in seconds with no mechanical frame, no tools, no noise and no hassle. Koala describes this approach as a sofa bed experience unlike anything else on the market.

120-night trial, warranty and returns

Koala includes a free 120-night trial with the purchase of any product on its website. If the customer wishes to return it, the company collects the product free of charge and refunds the full amount. All sofa beds are backed by the Koala Lifetime Warranty™, which the company presents as industry leading.

Social and environmental commitment

Koala describes itself as a certified B Corporation, which means making decisions with a positive impact on workers, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. The company has donated more than 23 million Australian dollars in cash and products, including 10 million Australian dollars as part of its 1% for the Planet commitment. It has also allocated more than 4.9 million Australian dollars to supporting koala and wildlife conservation efforts in Australia. The company acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country and their connections with land, sea and community.

International presence and operations in the United Kingdom

Koala operates in Australia, the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom, with prices in each market's local currency. In the United Kingdom, the company offers free and fast shipping, a 120-night trial and free returns across the territory. The online shop allows customers to buy the products and manage the trial and warranty.