Koala Kirribilli Bed Base Review

The Koala Kirribilli Bed Base is a high quality bed base that comes with a natural, modern style. Although it contains many parts and pieces, it is easy to assemble and comes with a 120 night trial period.

Purchase and delivery

The Koala Kirribilli Bed Base can be ordered online (through the Koala website) and it will arrive at your door in 3 separate boxes (queen size). Koala offers fast delivery, Australia-wide.

This bed base comes in a warm ash colour which is essentially a light brown tone. It should suit most bedroom styles, particularly those with a natural, wooden theme.

Assembling

As mentioned above, the Koala Kirribilli Bed Base has many parts and pieces, but with some basic preparation, it is easy to assemble.

It’s worth noting that there will be a substantial amount of cardboard to dispose of. What was admirable though, was that there was no plastic packaging. So, a big tick for Koala in terms of their commitment to the environment.

We would recommend having two people on hand to assemble this bed base. We would also recommend consulting the instruction booklet to lay out the pieces properly, according to its final position within the bed base.

To see a visual demonstration of how to assemble this base is, check out Koala’s video below:

Assembling this base doesn’t require any tools (Allen keys, screwdrivers, spanners) and the screws and bolts are easily managed by hand. It should only take around 15 minutes to assemble, once all of the packaging is removed.

Stability and practicality

Once assembled, the Koala Kirribilli Bed Base is very strong and sturdy. It uses 4 ‘panel slats’ that create an even surface that should suit almost any mattress. The headboard feels notably strong, and shouldn’t produce any rattling or squeaking.

Overall build quality is excellent, and the panel slats should allow for good ventilation. It’s also worth noting that there is about 18cm of of storage space underneath.

The Koala Kirribilli Bed Base includes wide side panels that create a strong perimeter. These side panels may also potentially increase the edge support of your mattress.

The bed base design involves a small lip around the mattress. This lip will also prevent your mattress from moving off the base.

This bed base includes some felt stickers on the bottom of each leg. This is a nice touch by Koala that will make it easier to slide on wooden floors.

The finer details

The Koala Kirribilli Bed Base is well backed with a 120 night trial period and a 5 year warranty.

Available sizes

The Koala Kirribilli Bed Base is available in 5 sizes (king, queen, double, king single and single) so it should accommodate most sleeping arrangements.

Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2025.

Final verdict

The Koala Kirribilli Bed Base is an excellent bed base that combines stability, clever design, and style. The panel slats will provide reliable support and ventilation for virtually any mattress.

Bedbuyer’s rating: 4.8 / 5

If you have any questions about this product, leave a comment below or don’t hesitate to contact us!

Recommended Retail Prices

Single Bed Base: $1,150
King Single Bed Base: $1,290
Double Bed Base: $1,390
Queen Bed Base: $1,490
King Bed Base: $1,690

Trial Period

120 nights

Warranty

5-year warranty

Delivery

We offer same day delivery on furniture and mattress orders in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

Delivery is FREE on mattress and small items and our fast & flexible furniture delivery lets you choose a window that suits you.

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Metro customers can also select premium delivery that includes assembly and rubbish removal on select items at an additional cost.

Product information

Escape into luxury and style with the Kirribilli Bed Base, formed with modern curves, a natural Ash grain finish, and subtle design features for a dream sleep.

Premium look and feel – Natural timber grain and unique curved features. Plus, pairs perfectly with the rest of the Kirribilli range
Designed to maximise storage – Designed without middle support legs to maximise storage space and access underneath
Creak-free – Sturdy, unshakeable and friction-free design
Tool-less assembly – Simple intuitive assembly
Sustainability sourced, built to last – Made from beautiful, FSC® certified American Ash that is strong and durable
WWF – Regenerate Australia – For every bed base purchased we will donate to WWF’s Regenerate Australia program

Dimensions & Weight (Queen)