Latest Mattress Guides
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King Single vs Double Bed: Size & Dimensions Gu...
Koala EngineeringIn Australia, a king single mattress measures 107cm wide by 203cm long, and a double mattress measures 138cm wide by 188cm long. The double gives you 31cm more width, but...
King Single vs Double Bed: Size & Dimensions Gu...
Koala EngineeringIn Australia, a king single mattress measures 107cm wide by 203cm long, and a double mattress measures 138cm wide by 188cm long. The double gives you 31cm more width, but...
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Best Mattresses Australia 2026: How to Choose t...
Koala EngineeringChoosing the best mattress in Australia for 2026 isn't about finding a single winner — it's about matching a mattress to your specific sleep needs. The right mattress for a...
Best Mattresses Australia 2026: How to Choose t...
Koala EngineeringChoosing the best mattress in Australia for 2026 isn't about finding a single winner — it's about matching a mattress to your specific sleep needs. The right mattress for a...
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How to Test a Mattress Before Buying: What to D...
Koala EngineeringTesting a mattress in store is one of the most useful things you can do before committing to a purchase — but it's also one of the most commonly misunderstood...
How to Test a Mattress Before Buying: What to D...
Koala EngineeringTesting a mattress in store is one of the most useful things you can do before committing to a purchase — but it's also one of the most commonly misunderstood...
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Motion Isolation Mattress: Why It Matters for U...
Koala EngineeringIf you share your bed with a partner, a child who sometimes climbs in at night, or a pet who moves around while you sleep, motion isolation is one of...
Motion Isolation Mattress: Why It Matters for U...
Koala EngineeringIf you share your bed with a partner, a child who sometimes climbs in at night, or a pet who moves around while you sleep, motion isolation is one of...
Latest Sofa Guides
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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...
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Sofa Fabric & Cover Guide: Choosing the Right U...
Koala EngineeringThe fabric covering your sofa decides how it looks, how long it lasts, and how much hassle it causes you over the years. The right sofa cover holds up to...
Sofa Fabric & Cover Guide: Choosing the Right U...
Koala EngineeringThe fabric covering your sofa decides how it looks, how long it lasts, and how much hassle it causes you over the years. The right sofa cover holds up to...
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Modular Sofa Guide: Configurations, Sizing & Ho...
Koala EngineeringA modular sofa is built from individual seat sections that connect with built-in mechanisms, letting you reconfigure the layout — L-shape, U-shape, linear, or daybed — as your space and...
Modular Sofa Guide: Configurations, Sizing & Ho...
Koala EngineeringA modular sofa is built from individual seat sections that connect with built-in mechanisms, letting you reconfigure the layout — L-shape, U-shape, linear, or daybed — as your space and...
Latest Sofa Bed Guides
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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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Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired
Koala EngineeringYawning when tired is likely your body's way of cooling the brain and briefly boosting alertness. When you're tired, brain temperature rises and cognitive performance drops; the deep inhale and...
Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired
Koala EngineeringYawning when tired is likely your body's way of cooling the brain and briefly boosting alertness. When you're tired, brain temperature rises and cognitive performance drops; the deep inhale and...
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Pressure Points for Sleep: How to Reduce Discom...
Koala EngineeringIf you wake up with sore shoulders, aching hips, or a dead-arm feeling after a night's sleep, pressure points are likely part of what's going on. Pressure points are the...
Pressure Points for Sleep: How to Reduce Discom...
Koala EngineeringIf you wake up with sore shoulders, aching hips, or a dead-arm feeling after a night's sleep, pressure points are likely part of what's going on. Pressure points are the...
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Best Mattress for Insomnia
Koala EngineeringInsomnia affects a significant proportion of Australian adults at some point in their lives — from occasional bad nights during stressful periods to chronic patterns that disrupt daily life. While...
Best Mattress for Insomnia
Koala EngineeringInsomnia affects a significant proportion of Australian adults at some point in their lives — from occasional bad nights during stressful periods to chronic patterns that disrupt daily life. While...
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Sleep Hygiene for Teenagers: Building Better Sl...
Koala EngineeringTeenage years are when sleep gets harder for predictable reasons — busier schedules, more screens, shifting bedtimes, and growing bodies that still need plenty of rest. Most general sleep advice...
Sleep Hygiene for Teenagers: Building Better Sl...
Koala EngineeringTeenage years are when sleep gets harder for predictable reasons — busier schedules, more screens, shifting bedtimes, and growing bodies that still need plenty of rest. Most general sleep advice...
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Best Bed and Mattress Bundles for Small Bedrooms
Koala EngineeringSmall bedrooms are the reality for most Australian apartment-dwellers, studio-renters, first home buyers with compact master bedrooms, and anyone whose "spare bedroom" is really more of a spare corner. The...
Best Bed and Mattress Bundles for Small Bedrooms
Koala EngineeringSmall bedrooms are the reality for most Australian apartment-dwellers, studio-renters, first home buyers with compact master bedrooms, and anyone whose "spare bedroom" is really more of a spare corner. The...
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Best Mattress for Teenagers: How to Choose the ...
Koala EngineeringTeenagers outgrow their kids' beds fast — physically as they grow, stylistically as their tastes shift, and practically as their lives get busier. Choosing the right teen bed isn't just...
Best Mattress for Teenagers: How to Choose the ...
Koala EngineeringTeenagers outgrow their kids' beds fast — physically as they grow, stylistically as their tastes shift, and practically as their lives get busier. Choosing the right teen bed isn't just...
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Boys Bedroom Ideas: Inspiration & Setup Tips fo...
Koala EngineeringBoys' bedrooms have to work hard. They're sleep spaces, play zones, study corners, and — depending on the age — sometimes mini sports stadiums or Bluey-themed wonderlands. The right setup...
Boys Bedroom Ideas: Inspiration & Setup Tips fo...
Koala EngineeringBoys' bedrooms have to work hard. They're sleep spaces, play zones, study corners, and — depending on the age — sometimes mini sports stadiums or Bluey-themed wonderlands. The right setup...
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Bedroom Layout Guide: How to Arrange Furniture ...
Koala EngineeringA well-planned bedroom layout does more than look good — it shapes how you sleep, how you move through the room, and how restful the space feels at the end...
Bedroom Layout Guide: How to Arrange Furniture ...
Koala EngineeringA well-planned bedroom layout does more than look good — it shapes how you sleep, how you move through the room, and how restful the space feels at the end...
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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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...
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Back pain in your 20s? We’ve got you covered
Koala EngineeringBack pain can be a buzzkill – especially in your 20s when you’re out there just trying to live your best life. Turns out it’s not a middle-age problem. Young-uns...
Back pain in your 20s? We’ve got you covered
Koala EngineeringBack pain can be a buzzkill – especially in your 20s when you’re out there just trying to live your best life. Turns out it’s not a middle-age problem. Young-uns...
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 —...
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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....
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Behind the design: why we created the Stunner S...
Koala EngineeringHere at Koala; simplicity, style and sustainability are at the core of all we do, and we learn and iterate with each new product we proudly bring to you. So...
Behind the design: why we created the Stunner S...
Koala EngineeringHere at Koala; simplicity, style and sustainability are at the core of all we do, and we learn and iterate with each new product we proudly bring to you. So...
