Koala Byron Sofa Bed Review
The Koala Byron Sofa Bed is a high quality sofa bed that is available in a 3-seater (queen bed) size. It forms the flagship model in Koala’s popular sofa bed range that also includes the popular Koala Cushy Sofa Bed.
✏️ Product summary
- Choice of 6 colours
- Tool free assembly
- 120 night trial period
- Current best price is $1,642.50 (3-Seater, Queen)
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Purchase and delivery
The Koala Byron Sofa Bed can be conveniently ordered online through the Koala website.
This sofa bed can be ordered in 6 different colours – Morning Grey, Currawong Grey, Cappuccino, Green Wattle, Coastal Blue, and Blush Sunset. This colour selection should enable you to choose a colour to match with any home decor colour theme.
Koala offers same day delivery to most major cities, but a delivery cost will apply depending on your location. For more information about delivery, see our ‘Delivery’ section further down.
The Koala Byron Sofa Bed arrives in 5 boxes, most of which are around 30kgs in weight. With this in mind, we would highly recommend at least two people be available to take delivery.
Additionally, we would ensure that there is a large space available to place the boxes and to assemble the product.
Assembling
We strongly recommend two people to be available to assemble this sofa.
Even though the Koala Byron Sofa Bed won’t require any tools in the assembling process, this product will require some effort to put together. We found the positioning of some of the larger pieces quite challenging, so allow some time and patience during this process.
An instruction booklet is included, but you can also use the video below:
Once assembled, Koala recommends that you leave it to decompress for at least 72 hours to allow all of the foams and fabrics to find their normal shape.
The cushions and fabrics on our sample were a little wrinkled initially, but did smooth out nicely after a few days.
Comfort and support
The Koala Byron Sofa Bed in ‘sofa’ mode feels comfortable and supportive. Again, it will need a few days to decompress properly, so don’t be put off by the initial dense sensation.
The backrest cushions are comfortable, as are the arm rests. The arm rests could do with additional cushions though, like the Koala Cushy Sofa Bed does.
Transforming this sofa into ‘bed mode’ involves a few steps. You will need to remove the backrest cushions, and then pull out the bottom frame. Then, you will need to unfold the mattress so that it sits on the pull out frame.
We did find that we needed to position the mattress quite accurately to ensure that it sat properly on the pull out frame. If you don’t get this right, the mattress will hang over the edge of the frame.
The sleep surface in bed mode has a firm but comfortable feel, and is possibly the most comfortable bed mode that we have tested.
Transforming the sofa bed back into sofa mode involves folding the mattress back and positioning the mattress portion correctly. Then, you’ll need to push the frame back underneath the sofa.
It’s worth noting that partner disturbance is minimal and the mattress feels foamy and stable – certainly not cheap or flimsy.
The finer details
The Koala Byron Sofa Bed presents well with a simple yet sophisticated style.
The storage shelves and compartments (in bed mode) are handy and will allow you to store some basic personal items.
Even though there are zippers on some covers, Koala does not recommend removing these covers to wash. Instead, Koala recommends spot cleaning any nasty spills.
This sofa comes with a 120 night trial period, so you can return the sofa bed for a refund if you are not satisfied. It also comes with a 5 year warranty.
Available sizes
The Koala Byron Sofa Bed is available in 1 size only. The 3-Seater which opens up to a queen size bed.
Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2024.
Final verdict
The Koala Byron Sofa Bed is a premium quality sofa bed that combines style, practicality, and comfort. It will take some time and effort to assemble, but once this task is complete, this product will be a fine addition to any living room.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.5 / 5
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Retail Prices
- 3-Seater (Queen): $2,490
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Delivery information
- In stock products are ready to ship quick-smart from our warehouses located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth
- Same day delivery is available in metro areas (with a few exceptions). Regional & rural deliveries take a few days
- 3 daily delivery windows for your convenience
- Real-time delivery tracking for metro
- Free delivery on orders that include a mattress or small items only (bedding, linen, cushions & throws)
- Furniture-only deliveries are delivered to your door and charged depending on your location (fees are kept as low as possible)
- Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Metro customers can also select premium delivery that includes assembly and rubbish removal at an additional cost.
- Free 120 night trial pickups for metro areas
Delivery costs:
- Metro: $85
- Regional: $89-$220 per order
- Rural: $245 – $370 per order
- Delivery is free with any mattress order
Product information – Koala Byron Sofa Bed
Finally a sofa bed worthy of the living room!
Featuring elegant cushioning and 6 statement colours, the Byron Sofa Bed then effortlessly transforms to reveal a Kloudcell® topper and all the trademark comfort of a real Koala mattress.
Key Features
- Elevated style: Its luxe look is fit for the living room, not just the spare room.
- Deep seats: Deep plush seats are perfect for any position, from sitting to stretching out.
- Kloudcell® topper: Feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud with the integrated Kloudcell® topper, giving you and your guests superior support, responsiveness and durability.
- Hidden storage: Four storage compartments concealed behind fabric, are handy for popping away your pillows or hiding your snack stash.
- Durable fabrics: Our durable fabric is not only developed in-house, it’s designed to withstand all of the activity in yours.
- Sustainable materials: Built using sustainable timber, this sofa bed is good for people and the planet.
Dimensions & Weight
- Width: 233 cm
- Length: 110 cm
- Height: 78 cm
- Weight: 123.35 kg
Certifications
The foams used in our mattresses are CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning they are made without formaldehyde, ozone depleters, heavy metals and flame retardants (PBDEs, TDCPP or TCEP), and promote indoor air quality through low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).
Materials
Fabric
Fabric composition: 70% Polyester, 30% Recycled Polyester.
Seat Cushion
CertiPUR-US® Certified Polyurethane foam support layer with polyurethane comfort layer. Wrapped in polyester wadding layer.
Frame
100% FSC® certified poplar plywood + MDF
All timber components (plywood + MDF) are 100% FSC® certified
Wooden Shelves
100% FSC® certified Croatian Ash
Country of Origin
Designed by Koala in Australia, assembled in China.
Sink in, stretch out.
The deep seat cushions of the Byron provide the perfect plushness to nestle up or stretch out on, with all of the comfort and support you’d want for both. Couch time just got a whole lot comfier.
Like sleeping on a mattress
Inspired by our award-winning Mattress Range with over 50,000 five-star reviews, we’ve included Kloudcell® comfort in an integrated topper, that makes the Byron Sofa Bed just as soft to sleep on as your bed. With its breathability and higher density, it responds to your movement so that you get undisturbed sleep and cloud-like comfort.
Sofa to sleep in seconds
With just a single flip the Byron becomes a queen-size mattress. And a super smooth pull out platform reveals a soft, ventilated support surface so you can stay cool as you snooze too.
Byron has brains
The Byron has substance as well as style, with four large compartments camouflaged by fabric doors. They’re the perfect size to pop pillows, linen or your guests belongings, with timber storage lids that double as a tray for their mug of tea.
Build your living room with Byron
Complete your room with the perfectly paired Kirribilli storage range, as well as our linen, cushions, rugs that will look beautiful with your Byron.
