Murphy Beds: Making the Most of your Space
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Murphy Beds are a wonderful design option that you don't see nearly as often as you should. These beds are built into the wall and fold down (although more modern versions actually retract into the wall using a remote control). This allows you to maximize your space and make your rooms multi-functional.
The Murphy Bed is an ideal choice for homes that are limited in their square footage. Loft spaces and other urban areas are places where we're likely to see Murphy Beds built into the design of the home. However, Murphy Beds can be used in all different types of homes.
How many people have a guest room that they never even enter? Imagine turning that space into a home office or art studio and yet keeping the option of easily turning it into a bedroom again as needed? That's what a Murphy Bed allows you to do.
The Murphy Bed is an ideal choice for homes that are limited in their square footage. Loft spaces and other urban areas are places where we're likely to see Murphy Beds built into the design of the home. However, Murphy Beds can be used in all different types of homes.
How many people have a guest room that they never even enter? Imagine turning that space into a home office or art studio and yet keeping the option of easily turning it into a bedroom again as needed? That's what a Murphy Bed allows you to do.
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| This is a really basic design for a Murphy Bed. Think the exterior isn't too pretty? That's okay because that tall bookcase is on wheels and can be rolled right in front of it when the bed is tucked away. |
by Birdseye Design
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This is a really common design for the murphy bed. It's designed to fold up inside of a closet. I love a few things about this particular room though. For one thing, I love the storage space around the closet. I also love the fact that the bed opens down next to a window. Lovely!
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by Peter Medvin
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| You wouldn't even know it but there's an electronic, remote-controlled retractable bed in that wall. Just move the furniture aside, press a button and the bed comes out. This is a great modern "Murphy Bed" option for easily turning living rooms into guest rooms. |
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by Peter Medvin
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| Here's another retractable bed. That bed slips right back into the wall behind it. It's a great idea and of course this is a great unique color choice for the room. Wonderful! |
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| What we're looking at here is interesting ... it's a desk in a home office but there's a twist. That desk actually folds down. Why? Because there's a Murphy Bed on the opposite wall that needs a bit of room to come down for use. What a great flexible design! |
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by Peter Medvin
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| This is another home office. It's wide open and totally functional as a big office space. But guess what? There's a retractable bed hiding underneath those book shelves. |
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| This is a small space that is designed to maximize functionality. This guest bed folds back up into the wall when it's not in use and the whole area is open. As you can see, it has curtains around it to create privacy when it is in use. Wonderful idea for a small space! |
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| A sleeping porch is a terrific place for a Murphy Bed. Keep it down for use during nice weather and tuck it back up during seasons when you won't be using this extra room as much. |
This room can be used as a yoga room or dance room since it has a lot of space, hardwood floors and a big mirror. As you can see, the Murphy Bed easily turns it into an extra bedroom as needed.
by Gast Architects
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There's no Murphy Bed in this picture but wouldn't it be a great idea to create one this way? Just swing the bookcase out and pull the bed down from inside. A library and bedroom in one!
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Another company who designs interesting Murphy Beds is linked below:
www.flyingbeds.com
www.morespaceplacemiami.com