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Do You Need Bed Risers? How to Raise the Height...
Koala EngineeringBed risers are blocks made from plastic, wood or metal that slot under a bed frame's legs to raise the height by 5 to 15 cm, giving you more under-bed...
Do You Need Bed Risers? How to Raise the Height...
Koala EngineeringBed risers are blocks made from plastic, wood or metal that slot under a bed frame's legs to raise the height by 5 to 15 cm, giving you more under-bed...
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Low-Profile Bed Frames, Pros & Cons
Koala EngineeringA low-profile bed frame is a bed base that sits closer to the floor than a standard bed frame, usually 20 to 40 cm at the mattress-top rather than the...
Low-Profile Bed Frames, Pros & Cons
Koala EngineeringA low-profile bed frame is a bed base that sits closer to the floor than a standard bed frame, usually 20 to 40 cm at the mattress-top rather than the...
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Best Mattress for a Day Bed
Koala EngineeringThe best mattress for a day bed is a medium-firm, 10 to 15 cm thick all-foam or pocket-spring model in a single (92 × 188 cm) or king single (107...
Best Mattress for a Day Bed
Koala EngineeringThe best mattress for a day bed is a medium-firm, 10 to 15 cm thick all-foam or pocket-spring model in a single (92 × 188 cm) or king single (107...
Latest Sofa Guides
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2-Seater vs 3-Seater vs Corner Sofa: Which Size...
Koala EngineeringA 2-seater sofa measures around 150 to 180 cm wide and suits smaller living rooms; a 3-seater measures 200 to 230 cm wide and works in most standard living rooms;...
2-Seater vs 3-Seater vs Corner Sofa: Which Size...
Koala EngineeringA 2-seater sofa measures around 150 to 180 cm wide and suits smaller living rooms; a 3-seater measures 200 to 230 cm wide and works in most standard living rooms;...
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Inflatable Sofa Bed vs Sofa Bed, Pros, Cons & H...
Koala EngineeringAn inflatable sofa bed uses a PVC air chamber that inflates with a pump and doubles as an occasional sofa, while a standard sofa bed is a permanent piece of...
Inflatable Sofa Bed vs Sofa Bed, Pros, Cons & H...
Koala EngineeringAn inflatable sofa bed uses a PVC air chamber that inflates with a pump and doubles as an occasional sofa, while a standard sofa bed is a permanent piece of...
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L-Shaped & Sectional Sofa Guide: Sizing, Layout...
Koala EngineeringAn L-shaped couch (also known as a sectional, corner, or modular sofa) is the most flexible seating option for modern Australian living rooms. The L-shape gives you more seating per...
L-Shaped & Sectional Sofa Guide: Sizing, Layout...
Koala EngineeringAn L-shaped couch (also known as a sectional, corner, or modular sofa) is the most flexible seating option for modern Australian living rooms. The L-shape gives you more seating per...
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How to Clean a Sofa: A Fabric-by-Fabric Guide f...
Koala EngineeringKnowing how to clean a sofa properly extends its life by years and saves you from premature replacement. The trick: different fabrics need completely different care. A method that works...
How to Clean a Sofa: A Fabric-by-Fabric Guide f...
Koala EngineeringKnowing how to clean a sofa properly extends its life by years and saves you from premature replacement. The trick: different fabrics need completely different care. A method that works...
Latest Sofa Bed Guides
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Queen vs Double Sofa Bed, What Changes in Const...
Koala EngineeringA queen sofa bed converts to a queen-size sleep surface (153 × 203 cm in Australia), while a double sofa bed converts to a double-size sleep surface (137 × 188...
Queen vs Double Sofa Bed, What Changes in Const...
Koala EngineeringA queen sofa bed converts to a queen-size sleep surface (153 × 203 cm in Australia), while a double sofa bed converts to a double-size sleep surface (137 × 188...
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Best Sofa Bed Australia: Types, Sizes & Comfort
Koala EngineeringA sofa bed is one of the smartest pieces of furniture you can own — particularly in Australian homes where flexible spaces, apartment living, and frequent guests are part of...
Best Sofa Bed Australia: Types, Sizes & Comfort
Koala EngineeringA sofa bed is one of the smartest pieces of furniture you can own — particularly in Australian homes where flexible spaces, apartment living, and frequent guests are part of...
Latest Sleep Articles
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What Is Sleep Debt, and Can You Actually Repay It?
Sleep debt is the accumulated difference between the sleep your body needs and the sleep you actually get, and yes, it can be repaid in part, though not fully in...
What Is Sleep Debt, and Can You Actually Repay It?
Sleep debt is the accumulated difference between the sleep your body needs and the sleep you actually get, and yes, it can be repaid in part, though not fully in...
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Sleep Chronotypes: Lion, Bear, Wolf & Dolphin
Sleep chronotypes describe your body's natural preference for when to sleep and when to feel most alert, and the four commonly used categories are Lion (early morning), Bear (mid-morning to...
Sleep Chronotypes: Lion, Bear, Wolf & Dolphin
Sleep chronotypes describe your body's natural preference for when to sleep and when to feel most alert, and the four commonly used categories are Lion (early morning), Bear (mid-morning to...
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Pillow Size Guide, Standard, King & European Pi...
Standard Australian pillow sizes come in three main types: Standard (48 x 73cm), King (50 x 90cm), and European (65 x 65cm square). Standard pillows suit most single, double, and...
Pillow Size Guide, Standard, King & European Pi...
Standard Australian pillow sizes come in three main types: Standard (48 x 73cm), King (50 x 90cm), and European (65 x 65cm square). Standard pillows suit most single, double, and...
Latest Sit Articles
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How to Style a Bookshelf by Room
Style a bookshelf using a repeatable formula: group objects in odd numbers (3s or 5s), mix horizontal and vertical book placement, layer decorative objects at varying heights, and leave roughly...
How to Style a Bookshelf by Room
Style a bookshelf using a repeatable formula: group objects in odd numbers (3s or 5s), mix horizontal and vertical book placement, layer decorative objects at varying heights, and leave roughly...
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How to Style Cushions & Throws to Match Your Sofa
Style cushions and throws on a sofa using the rule of odd numbers (3 cushions on a 2-seater, 5 on a 3-seater, 7 on a corner or modular), mixed sizes...
How to Style Cushions & Throws to Match Your Sofa
Style cushions and throws on a sofa using the rule of odd numbers (3 cushions on a 2-seater, 5 on a 3-seater, 7 on a corner or modular), mixed sizes...
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Under-Bed Storage Ideas for Small Bedrooms
Under-bed storage works best when you match the box or bin to the clearance you actually have (typically 15 to 30 cm on a standard bed base, 8 to 15...
Under-Bed Storage Ideas for Small Bedrooms
Under-bed storage works best when you match the box or bin to the clearance you actually have (typically 15 to 30 cm on a standard bed base, 8 to 15...
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How to Style a Bedside Table
Style a bedside table with the rule of threes: three items varying in height and texture (a lamp for height, a book or two for horizontal weight, and one decorative...
How to Style a Bedside Table
Style a bedside table with the rule of threes: three items varying in height and texture (a lamp for height, a book or two for horizontal weight, and one decorative...
Latest Comparison Guides
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Plush vs Firm Mattress: Which Comfort Feel Is R...
Koala EngineeringWhen mattress shoppers compare plush versus firm, they're not really comparing firmness ratings — they're comparing sleeping experiences. Plush describes a specific feel: cushioning, contouring, the "hug" of the mattress...
Plush vs Firm Mattress: Which Comfort Feel Is R...
Koala EngineeringWhen mattress shoppers compare plush versus firm, they're not really comparing firmness ratings — they're comparing sleeping experiences. Plush describes a specific feel: cushioning, contouring, the "hug" of the mattress...
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Soft vs Medium vs Firm Mattress: Which Comfort ...
Koala EngineeringChoosing between a soft, medium, or firm mattress is one of the most common decisions in mattress shopping — and one of the hardest, because none of the three is...
Soft vs Medium vs Firm Mattress: Which Comfort ...
Koala EngineeringChoosing between a soft, medium, or firm mattress is one of the most common decisions in mattress shopping — and one of the hardest, because none of the three is...
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Luxury vs Premium Mattress: What's the Differen...
Koala Engineering"Premium" and "luxury" get used interchangeably in mattress marketing more often than they should. Both terms suggest quality; both terms suggest higher prices. But they're distinct tiers with real differences...
Luxury vs Premium Mattress: What's the Differen...
Koala Engineering"Premium" and "luxury" get used interchangeably in mattress marketing more often than they should. Both terms suggest quality; both terms suggest higher prices. But they're distinct tiers with real differences...
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Koala Mattress vs Eva Mattress: Key Differences...
Koala EngineeringIf you're shopping for a new mattress in Australia, Koala and Eva are both likely on your shortlist. Both are Australian mattress brands with strong online followings, both offer at-home...
Koala Mattress vs Eva Mattress: Key Differences...
Koala EngineeringIf you're shopping for a new mattress in Australia, Koala and Eva are both likely on your shortlist. Both are Australian mattress brands with strong online followings, both offer at-home...
Latest Lifestyle Articles
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How to Remove Water Rings & Mould from Wood Fur...
Koala EngineeringRemove white water rings from wood furniture with a warm iron over a cloth, toothpaste rubbed gently along the grain, or a hairdryer on low heat; these fixes work because...
How to Remove Water Rings & Mould from Wood Fur...
Koala EngineeringRemove white water rings from wood furniture with a warm iron over a cloth, toothpaste rubbed gently along the grain, or a hairdryer on low heat; these fixes work because...
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Better-than-basic beds: budget-friendly and blo...
Koala EngineeringSo you’re looking for a basic bed? One that won’t break the bank but still provides the support you need for years of blissful slumber. Hint: we’ve created a mattress...
Better-than-basic beds: budget-friendly and blo...
Koala EngineeringSo you’re looking for a basic bed? One that won’t break the bank but still provides the support you need for years of blissful slumber. Hint: we’ve created a mattress...
Latest Sustainability Articles
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Eco-Friendly Mattress Australia: What to Actual...
Walk into any mattress shop or scroll any boxed-mattress site today and almost every brand will tell you it's "eco-friendly," "sustainable," or "natural." The problem is those words are largely...
Eco-Friendly Mattress Australia: What to Actual...
Walk into any mattress shop or scroll any boxed-mattress site today and almost every brand will tell you it's "eco-friendly," "sustainable," or "natural." The problem is those words are largely...
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How to Recycle or Dispose of a Mattress in Aust...
When it's time to replace your mattress, what happens to the old one matters. Tossing it in the bin sends 25 kg of metal, foam, and fabric to landfill —...
How to Recycle or Dispose of a Mattress in Aust...
When it's time to replace your mattress, what happens to the old one matters. Tossing it in the bin sends 25 kg of metal, foam, and fabric to landfill —...
Latest News
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Career Growth at Koala
Koala EngineeringAt Koala, we're not just interested in climbing the ladder of success; we're all about building an exciting jungle gym of possibilities! We firmly believe in nurturing talent from within...
Career Growth at Koala
Koala EngineeringAt Koala, we're not just interested in climbing the ladder of success; we're all about building an exciting jungle gym of possibilities! We firmly believe in nurturing talent from within...
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Meet the Niah McLeod x Koala Collection
Koala EngineeringOne look at Niah McLeod’s delicate, poignant Aboriginal dot paintings and you’ll fall in love. We sure did - so much so that we collaborated with her to commit three...
Meet the Niah McLeod x Koala Collection
Koala EngineeringOne look at Niah McLeod’s delicate, poignant Aboriginal dot paintings and you’ll fall in love. We sure did - so much so that we collaborated with her to commit three...
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Behind the design: why we created the Kirribill...
Koala EngineeringAt Koala we’re constantly doing more to fill our products with thoughtful innovation. Our guiding light is always stylish simplicity, which is why our Kirribilli timber furniture range really shines....
Behind the design: why we created the Kirribill...
Koala EngineeringAt Koala we’re constantly doing more to fill our products with thoughtful innovation. Our guiding light is always stylish simplicity, which is why our Kirribilli timber furniture range really shines....
