This Brilliant Sofa Bed Gave Me Back My Living Room (And You Can Currently Get $250 Off)

I’m not going to lie: I was slightly bitter when my old sofa didn’t work with the space in my new apartment. It was comfortable and turned into a bed, which was perfect for hosting or having a lazy Sunday. However, the sofa took up a majority of my studio apartment and made it difficult to move around. I had somewhat given up on finding a sofa bed that fit into my space and that I also liked aesthetically. I was close to checking out a small air mattress and a regular loveseat when, luckily, I found Koala. 

Koala recently came out with the new generation of their beloved and highly-rated sofa bed. I’m the type of shopper who relies heavily on reviews, and was comforted to see how over 1,500 people loved their Koala Sofa Bed. The final deciding factors? The Koala Sofa Bed 4th Gen was upgraded to deeper seats, easier-to-clean fabrics, and improved back support. As someone who takes their lazy Sundays very seriously, I knew this sofa would be perfect.

Shipping was incredibly quick. The boxes were each labeled to know what was inside, so when I started assembling, I knew which boxes to open in the correct order. As someone who recently, borderline painfully, put together an IKEA dresser, this was greatly appreciated. Also, to note, when they say it’s a tool-free assembly, it is a tool-free assembly. The instructions were super easy to follow. Overall, it took me about an hour and 20 minutes to put together by myself. If I had someone with me, it would’ve been even quicker. 

The first thing I noticed was how soft the fabric is. Between the soft fabric, deep seats, and comfortable cushions, I knew that this would be not only a great replacement for my old sofa, but also an upgrade. One of the worries I had initially was that I thought the cushions would slide off, move, or slip away from the back of the sofa. When putting it together, I quickly realized that there are heavy-duty hooks that keep the cushions in place. 

I had a few friends visit recently, and it was perfect to test out the fold-out bed and get some outside opinions overall. My friends commented on how comfortable the seats are and were impressed by how easy it was to set up the bed. The 70” sofa transforms into a queen-size bed and, funnily enough, is bigger than my actual bed. The mattress cushion is quite firm, which was fine for my friends, but I might grab a mattress topper to make it softer and more universal.  

I recently did a quick wash on a few of the pillow covers to see if the fabric stayed soft. I followed the instructions Koala gave, and can attest that the fabric is still incredibly soft. I didn’t have any piling on any of the covers. I can also attest that the fabric is water-resistant after a small spill, which made for a super-easy cleanup. 

After over a month with the Koala Sofa Bed, I’m so happy with my choice. The Koala Sofa Bed is extremely comfortable with deep seats, and the fabric is so soft. If you have a smaller space like a studio apartment, or are looking to upgrade a room like an office to have space for guests, I would highly recommend it. 

Buy: Koala Sofa Bed 4th Gen, $1,990 ($250 off with email sign-up)