A romp in the sack can be a noisy time but we’ve taken the squeaking of out the bedroom with our Timber Bed Base (unless you know, you’re into that kind of thing). It even went on to win in the Good Design Award for product design in...
Working at Koala has many benefits, and one of them is the sometimes hilarious amount of functional beds found across the workplace, and that we are allowed naps at work (in the designated nap pods). Naps are actually good for you, and before you head off to your nearest HR...
These days, the master bedroom is as much a soul-restoring sanctuary from our crazy-busy life as it is a place to sleep. If you’re planning your perfect parents’ retreat, our eight steps to a magical master suite will help. Pick a great bed You’ll spend roughly a third of your...
In light of our recent brand partnership with Purpose, a conference for purpose-driven business, we asked our own champion of purpose and sustainability – Thrivability Manager Simone Awramenko – for an in-depth overview of Koala’s mission to drive purpose into every aspect of our business. Read on...
Do you stay in bed longer than you should? Has the winter weather led you to hibernate under the covers? Koala has unleashed the Ultimate Guide to Waking Up Early to celebrate the benefits of being a Morning Person. Koala is encouraging all Australians...
The humble mattress has come a long way since its initial invention, and while the 19th and 20th centuries saw many developments in mattress technology as new materials and production techniques were developed off the back of the industrial revolution, its roots can be traced back millennia. With humans spending...
Many people with sore backs tend to be under the impression that a soft mattress will help them feel as if they’re sleeping on a layer of clouds, which in turn will enable them to sleep more comfortably and reduce tossing and turning during the night. The fact is that...
There’s a direct, and well documented correlation between a good night of sleep and improved performance (both mentally as well as physically). From an increased risk of accidents, through to physiological issues including hallucinations and paranoia, a lack of sleep can have profound effects...
Here at Koala, we sweat over the small details so you don’t have to. Many mattress manufacturers will espouse the virtues of memory foam or latex as the best materials to provide a good, well-supported night’s sleep, but the truth is a little more complicated. When researching mattress materials, Koala...
Here at Koala, we make no secret that we love these iconic Australian animals, so it’s with great pride, we’re partnering with the Hello Koalas Festival, which is set to take place at the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital from June 1 to 11, 2017. The ten-day festival is a...
Many mattress companies like to spend hours talking about all the time they spent designing. Us? We like to talk about the years we’ve spent testing. Instead of pseudoscience, we put our work to the test with real people. Hard science! Looking back, we have a lot to thank our...
We’ve had a few customers lately asking why they wouldn’t go with another cheaper company – who cares where it’s made as long as you’re getting a working product right? Wrong. Here are just a few reasons why we’re proudly Australian owned, designed and made: 1. We control the process,...
When you think of the best present you’ve ever received when you were younger, what do you think of? We’re hedging bets that it was something BIG. Whether it was a bike, a piano or your Golden Retriever, you’ll always remember that one seriously awesome present. You know what else...