Looking for sofa bed recommendations to help you choose the sleep sofa of your dreams? Check out these four stylish, comfortable and eco friendly options!
There are so many reasons why people buy sofa beds. True, it could be for something a straightforward as a guest room, but it also could be for extra sleeping space in your kids room, your home office, you family room, your holiday cabin… and the list goes on!
Regardless of why you find yourself in need of a good quality sleeper sofa, you’re likely looking for something that is well-designed, comfortable and will fit seamlessly into your space. And if you’re like me and try to consider environmental impact when you make purchases – you’re also looking for something sustainably-made.
If you’re starting to feel like you’re never going to find all the things you want in a versatile sofa bed – I’m happy to introduce you to Koala! Australian-owned and known for their modern sofa bed designs, Koala is also a certified B Corporation, a member of 1% for the Planet and winners of a Good Design Award.
Check out what makes Koala’s sofa beds sustainable below. Or, skip ahead to learn more about their compact sleeper sofas for small spaces, or their larger offerings – perfect for the rooms in your home that have a little more space, but still need something streamlined.
Note that the reviews quoted below are from Koala’s website and while I only included positive comments, you can also read comments from those who weren’t happy with their purchase so you can weigh the pros and cons yourself!
A big thank you to Koala for sponsoring this post. Please know that I strive to only feature companies and brands that value sustainability as much as I do.
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What Makes Koala’s Top Rated Sofa Beds Both Comfortable and Sustainable
With independent consumer reports for sleeper sofas frequently giving Koala’s products top marks, it’s pretty undeniable that the majority of people who have tried out a Koala sleeper are happy with their purchase. True, there are always going to be buyers who didn’t find what they were looking for – and thankfully Koala offers a 120-day trial period when that’s the case.
For those who do love their purchase, one of the most frequent pluses is… comfort! No surprise right? Sure, we want a sofa bed that looks nice, but in the end it is a bed and comfort is key! So, what makes a Koala sofa bed so comfortable? I’m so happy you asked…
What Makes Koala’s Sofa Beds Comfortable
Koala prides themselves on their thorough design process, which starts from the perspective of the customer and evolves from there. This design process led to a range of sofas optimised for firmness and resistant to life’s spills and messes, and pull out beds with quilted mattresses and pillowy cushions.
What Makes Koala’s Sofa Beds Sustainable
Koala constructs their frames with FSC-certified timber, meaning the wood they use comes from sustainably-managed forests. Their foam is Certi-PUR-US certified, which means it was made without he use of formaldehyde, ozone depleters, heavy metals and other chemicals classified as carcinogens. As for fabrics, their Luxe material is made from 30% recycled polyester.
Best Sleeper Sofa for Small Spaces
Looks like an armchair, but has a hidden single bed inside! I can see this sleeper couch for small spaces working perfectly in a nursery or a kid’s bedroom. But honestly, its compact size means it can fit in almost anywhere. So if you have a small house, live in an apartment, or just need to squeeze in some extra sleeping space – this may be sofa bed for you!
Price: $1,295USD
Available Colours: Gumleaf Green (pictured), Tinny Grey, Vanilla, Figtree, Paperback Gray (Luxe).
Dimensions: Overall height is 32″, overall width is 46″, depth when closed is 39″, depth when open is 85″.
Why People Love It: One buyer, who owns a tiny home, said this compact chair “fits perfectly for my small space” and notes that the pullout bed is comfortable. Others were happy with how easy this sofa bed was to assemble, as well as how comfortable the chair is to sit on when not in its bed form.
Best Full Size Sleeper Sofa for Small Spaces
When a single is too small, but a queen is too big – that’s where a full size sofa sleeper bed truly shines. Small enough to fit into most spaces, but big enough to sleep two. The 64″ Koala sleeper sofa is the same size as a standard full loveseat when folded up and thus could work in a living room, office space, bedroom and – of course – spare room!
Price: $1,695USD
Available Colours: Gumleaf Green, Tinny Grey, Vanilla (pictured), Figtree, Paperback Gray (Luxe).
Dimensions: Overall height is 32″, overall width is 64″, depth when closed is 39″, depth when open is 85″.
Why People Love It: One buyer commented on the quality of the fabric and said this sofa bed “makes the spare room multi-purpose.” Meanwhile, another set up their Koala in the TV room, saying: “Sofa looks terrific . . . our guests report that the foam mattress is super comfortable.”
Best Queen Sleeper Sofa for Small Spaces
At 8″ wider than the aforementioned 64″ Koala sofa bed, the 70″ version hides away a queen sized bed in a still relatively small sofa. For rooms with a little more space, but still need a smart sleeping solution. Could even be combined with the 46″ Single Koala Sofa Bed for a room that now comfortably sleeps three.
Price: $1,795USD
Available Colours: Gumleaf Green, Tinny Grey (pictured), Vanilla, Figtree, Paperback Gray (Luxe).
Dimensions: Overall height is 32″, overall width is 70″, depth when closed is 39″, depth when open is 85″.
Why People Love It: Buyers are calling it “functional,” “convenient” and “well made.” And one buyer in particular said it was the only sofa bed they found that would fit through the doorways in their house.
Best Modern Sleeper Sofa for Small Spaces
Koala’s largest sofa bed, yet it still manages to fit in smaller space because instead of laying on it lengthwise – you lay on it widthwise! Meaning when open the Bryon is actually 13″ shorter than the other three Koala sofa beds and would work well in a space that has to fit other furniture pieces – such as a living room console table.
Price: $2,295USD
Available Colours: Blush Sunset, Green Wattle (pictured), Currawong Grey, Cappucino, Ocean Salt (Luxe), Pebble Grey (Luxe), Sandbank (Luxe).
Dimensions: Overall height is 31″, overall width is 92″, depth when closed is 43″, depth when open is 71″.
Why People Love It: Buyers were very impressed with how comfortable the Byron sofa bed is and one buyer even noted “it was so comfy and truly felt like I was sleeping in a real bed.” The Bryon also gets points for its durability and its appearance: “The sofa looks great and built very well.”
Did you find this post about sofa bed recommendations for small and medium spaces helpful? I hope so! Read more Koala sleeper sofa reviews over on their website. Or, check out recommendations for the best quality sleeper sofa on other independent review sites.
If you’re interested in really upping your home’s sustainability game, check out my post about living off grid and then consider installing high-efficiency solar panels to your home.
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Posted on March 17, 2025
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