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appreciate it. adding some more ink in early september to continue the sleeve; stoked to see that slowly come together.

nice! i hope it works out for you. definitely keep the trial period in mind if for some reason you don’t end up liking it and/or it’s not working out for guests. seems like a great option for you if you’re mostly using as a sofa too; the dual purpose is convenient.

i still love it, no regrets. what's your goal with buying, are you getting it to use as a full-time bed too or more as just an extra bed in your place? and what kind of sleeper are you?

@@flonought Appreciate the response. We're looking for a sofa for the office room (mostly for solo tv watching) that can also turn into a 2nd bedroom when friends/family are visiting. I'd guess it would be used as a bed about 15 nights a year, but I absolutely hate the old-school metal bar pull out sleepers and wouldn't wish that on any of my guests.

Also interested to know which other similar sofabeds (burrow?) you considered and why you went with the koala

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thanks so much. really glad it helped ya out!

appreciate it. yeah the seating position took a little getting used to for sure. but i will say, i’ve had it for over a week now and have used it a lot; full days of work and then editing for hours after work. it has made a huge difference for me. i don’t know about you, but in a normal chair i have a tendency to want to lean forward which puts my body in this odd/uncomfortable position; noticeable neck and back strain. but the way this is shaped it helps my posture by keeping me in that natural curve position, with my head up and shoulders somewhat back. having that full stretch position has been super nice after sitting for awhile too.

out of those two I’m probably leaning towards graphite with the chrome base because it’s more unique.

you’re welcome. it’s the 70” (3-seater).

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i hope so too. the follow up review i’m planning on doing should provide a good indicator of how it’s holding up, especially since i’m using it a lot. i can say I’m getting better sleep on this than i was on my traditional bed before it, which is still surprising to me.

thank you! i believe it can, but it also depends on the size of the 3 people on the sofa. koala lists it on their website as a 3-seater. i haven’t had 3 people on it at once yet, but sitting on it by myself (especially if i take the side pillows off) there seems to be enough room. that’s a great question though and this is something i’ll work into my follow up review video. i bought this version mostly to be able to lay down comfortably when watching a show/movie. if that’s a priority for you and you’ll constantly have 3 people on it, in my opinion you may want to look for something a little bigger such as their “byron” sofa (which someone else did a youtube review on) or something else entirely.

absolutely, you’re welcome. i 100% agree with you! there really isn’t anything like it online; the colors they offer and the pillows that just fall over the sides are what stood out the most. appreciate you taking the time to watch!

Ecosa is another company that makes these 🖖🏼

thank you! and good for you for up and moving too, i’m glad it worked out for you too.

@@flonought I wish I could get as minimalist as you, but some of my hobbies do indeed take up a bit of space. I subscribed so will keep an eye out for minimalism inspiration on my efficiency journey :)

​@@kireix i appreciate that 🙂 minimalism has definitely helped me a lot in life, but the great thing about minimalism is it's unique to an individual. you get to define what it means to you, and what brings you value. even if your hobbies take up more space, if they are bringing you value that's the most important.

i appreciate that, thanks!

understandable, tattoos are not everyone’s cup of tea. what do you not like about them?

you're welcome. appreciate you taking the time to watch! and for sure, i wrote down a topic similar to that for a video to potentially make so thanks for suggesting that and I'll keep that in mind for a future video. it can be quite a big change and seem overwhelming to move to a new state, but i can tell you in short that it's worth it. really comes down to your willingness to put yourself out there, be open-minded, be comfortable doing things on your own at first (going to restaurants, coffee shops, parks, taking walks in the city, etc.) making it a point to introduce yourself to people. if you have instagram, feel free to hit me up and I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have about moving.

agreed, they are pretty expensive when you consider the cost of a mattress too. there were a few on amazon that had a similar style for a lot less money, but they either looked cheap or just didn’t look quite as aesthetically pleasing as the thuma. i was actually considering a twin to save room before getting the sofa, but the sofa bed was a bigger draw for me; queen bed when you need it, small sofa when you don’t. do you have a twin for a smaller apartment?

agreed, i was thinking about that as well but the issue - at least while i do not own my place - is most of them are pretty heavy. if i bought my own place, that would make a lot more sense. i really like this furniture builder/designer @gethandsdirty. she did a super cool murphy bed design for her place, and built it from scratch. i dropped the link below if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/pBsWQ2jT3Sw/видео.htmlsi=BEm4peI1CvRBW4zZ

i imagine this would be an awesome place as a kid growing up. that's cool to hear that was one of your favorites. my first time in seattle, before i moved here, was in april of this year and that video was from that trip. "the locks" was one of my favorite places. something about it, especially that day because it was raining, just instantly made me feel clam. soft sounds of water. the cool breeze and light rain. coffee in hand. so beautiful. do you have any other favorite spots you enjoy?

😆 agreed! oh okay nice, your original studio sounds like my space now (412 sqft), i just have walls for the bathroom but the rest is one open room. and i feel ya on that. once you get used to a smaller space, having more just feels like too much (but all relative to a person’s life with partner, pets, kids, etc.). it’s a very interesting topic.

@@flonoughtI want to live in a converted van.. I think my cat would love it. But we’re not quite there yet with the amount of “stuff” we have.

@@rebeccacartier153 the idea of that is intriguing for sure. i imagine that would be extremely freeing, and also somewhat scary (at first). well that sounds like something to works towards then. stuff can always be minimized.

understandable. the height difference did take some getting used to. however, i will say there is something quite meditative about putting a little more effort into getting out of bed in the morning/going to bed at night. it’s a small difference, but i’ve noticed a positive effect in my life because of it. i would compare it to waking up and stretching in the morning before starting your day. it’s relaxing.

Agreed - at my age high beds are much more comfortable both to sleep in and get out of! But he is young and probably very agile so wouldn’t be a problem for him. My meditative time is in stripping the sheet and duvet to the end of the bed exposing the mattress, then opening the window to air all, having breakfast and then coming back and making the bed from scratch! I hate having a wrinkled bottom sheet so I’m not a person who just throws the duvet over the bed.

you’re welcome! so glad i could help your decision.

well the first bit of that wasn’t necessary to actually leave a comment about. and that’s okay, not everything has to be constructive/complimentary; i knew at least that much to be true with wanting to get into this whole youtube thing in the first place. it can be quite vulnerable at times to put yourself out there. but thank you, it very much has been a good decision. still adjusting but learning a lot in the process. i imagine it’s going to be one of those life decisions to look back on and be thankful i took the opportunity.

@flonought I hope your move proves to be very successful. Best wishes for your future there.

thank you man, much appreciated!

thank you! and good for you, that’s interesting. after a quick search online it looks like you’re a little above average for that salary and your age. if you don’t mind sharing I’d be really curious to know, do you live at home still/not have any rent? how comfortable do you feel at that salary in nyc? what do you do for a job?

@flonought fortunately, I'm still living at home without rent, so for now, I'm very comfortable and focused on saving. I work at Valvoline, we mostly do oil changes. I'm planning on moving to a full service shop soon, but the people here are great.

@@VQEthan I like the sound of that. In economics we are calling those middle-skills jobs and they are in pretty high-demand. I would say if you have an interest in a particular career outside of this one, a degree might make sense then. I think you are making the right move given the flux in the higher education market.

@@VQEthan thanks so much for sharing. that is great to hear! take full advantage of the time you're at home and don't have rent. and since you mentioned you want to buy a home, is there a strong reason why you'd be looking to buy rather than rent for a while (when you move out on your own)? i ask because i felt pressure to buy from people around me when i was in my mid 20s - the classic phrase "you're wasting your money renting" always came up - and i ended up buying a place when i was 26. looking back at that experience, it would have been much smarter for me to rent while my salary was still somewhat low and consistently invest the extra vs. buying a place; it made me somewhat "house poor," added stress, found out some hidden costs beyond just what the mortgage payment is compared to flat rental cost, etc.

@flonought personally, I'm not presured either way. I think it would be smart to rent for the first couple of years to really find the right location. I like the freedom that comes with owning a home, but there are for sure a ton of hidden costs.

i appreciate that, thanks for taking time to watch. i'm glad you enjoyed it.

in my opinion it sleeps warm, but comfortably so. i don't think it's hot. to give you an idea, my current apartment in seattle doesn't have a/c - which i found out is pretty common here - and is usually 78ish for temp; currently in summer sometimes in the low 80s. i sleep with a fan on (low to medium strength) and a sheet and I don't sweat.

thank you. that was a longer video so i appreciate you taking the time to watch.

Absolutely! Trust me, I was in the same position before I purchased so I get it. I wished there was a review out there when I researching (but I’m glad it worked out), so I’m happy my review is helpful for others.

thanks so much for the insights! glad to hear you comment about sleeping on your back, that's great for other people to know. i imagined that would be the case because it seems the dip would be more noticeable in that sleeping position, but as a side sleeper it really surprised me with how comfortable it is. And appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching! how are you liking seattle so far?

@@jim27105 thank you! yes, definitely a culture shock. and yes, i’m very much enjoying it here. the city is beautiful, and the walkability is great compared to st. louis.

I lived in Seattle until age 13. Great memories. I wish I could afford to live there again.

@@Dogsnark were you priced out of the city from rent prices? after seeing prices in st. louis slowly go up, i'm sure they have sky rocketed here over the years.

really appreciate you watching! and thank you for that, i’m learning a lot. i’m not looking to be famous, but the goal is to do this full time without burning out and/or killing the awesome creative outlet it is currently. And to keep connecting with like-minded people along the way.

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

hey, thank you! yes, i find it to be very comfortable. i’m a side sleeper, so i can only speak to that position. it’s been about a month of daily use and it still looks/feels great. i assume it will develop somewhat of a ‘lived in’ look over time. i’ll be doing a follow up video about 2 to 3 months in to show how it’s holding up and speak to it in more detail. but so far i couldn’t be more happy with the purchase, especially for my small space.

@@flonought thank you for replying! It was very helpful!

@@panktikhandwala6924 for sure! happy to help 🙂

@@flonoughtI would love to see your updated longterm review! I’m considering a koala or a luonto for the same reasons as you except mine is a tiny room in NYC haha

@@AmazingTofuSlayer haha understood, a sleeper sofa seems like a great option for that! for sure, i’ll definitely be doing one. want to make sure mine gets a lot of use before doing the review to make sure i cover anything that comes up. i’ll most likely do one at the end of this month or so to get a full 2 months of use in for the first follow up review.

Thanks for the heads up! I’ll have to try again at some point then. I tried putting it on after I had the cusco bar installed.

I'll see if I can get pics and add them to a RUclips comment. Not really sure if you can.

@@mikelowrey8225 that’d be awesome man, appreciate it. i don’t think that works here but you can shoot me a dm on instagram if you have it/if that’s easier.

@flonought I've got a pic of everything that I did. But unfortunately, I can't upload them here. I'm not on social media. But thinking about IG again just for my car build.

Glad you’re excited! I’m stoked to do that video too, and am very happy with the apartment. Waiting for my office chair to arrive and then I’ll shoot that video. Will eventually have to get some of my photography printed and framed up also, but I’ll do that later on.

I’ll keep that in mind. I have a desk job so I do a lot of sitting during the day. Main form of movement is going to the gym regularly and walking outside.

I agree and am beyond thankful for how open they were/are with me. I’ve realized this more and more as I talk with others about money. But I’m glad to hear that you figured it out. Is there something you can think of that helped you most to get started in the right direction with money?

@@flonought It was basically hitting rock bottom. It required me to start over. I've also since got better jobs that have helped as well.

@@jahanas22 sometimes that’s what it takes, and those moments typically stick with you the most because you want to avoid feeling that way again. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had my rock bottom moments and dumb money decisions along the way too but I know I was in a better position than most starting off. All you can do is learn from your mistakes, and find people smarter than you to teach you (online or in person). My parents, books, and RUclips have played a vital role in what I’ve learned/continue to learn. I appreciate you sharing.

For sure, that is definitely something I’ll still be on the lookout for since it’s my full time bed. My impression from researching was that it would be less maintenance/risk than the shikibuton/floor futon, but I understand it’s still a possibility if not cared for properly. I’m going to do an update video 3 to 6 months in to review how well it is holding up.

Would a dehumidifier help with this?

@@xxwoman in theory. It would still be something you should keep an eye out for regardless. The dehumidifier would be relying on proper airflow under the mattress and can only pull so much water in so much space. So you'd have to be sure that it's large enough to handle your space and be checking regularly, at least for a while after starting to use it.

@@xxwoman good question but not sure because i don’t use one. maybe someone else will comment and/or has insights about that.

Thanks man! Much more comfortable than I thought it would be. And definitely, it has saved so much space in the apartment. So glad I didn’t go with a mattress and frame.

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

Appreciate you taking the time to watch! And I hope everything goes smoothly for your move as well! I'm probably going to briefly touch on this more when I get settled at the new apartment, but here's the short overview to answer your questions. Hope this helps! • Didn't sell in any particular order. With Facebook Marketplace you never know how long it's going to take. Posted all my stuff on Memorial Day weekend, so my stuff went pretty quick. • Yes, still working without the desk/chair. I live in a big apartment complex so they have offices downstairs and community rooms that I use to work. I have also been going into the office more recently. • Most likely borrow an air mattress my parents have. I didn't really care about this part too much as selling everything is the most important part; I would have slept on the floor if it came to that.

@@flonought Thank you so much! That’s beyond helpful. I’ve subscribed and enabled notifications so I don’t miss your next video.

@@abigaillarion9365 absolutely, happy to help. And thank you, I appreciate the support!

Appreciate it. Looking forward to exploring.