Inspiring Murphy Beds
Need More Space? Stash the Guest Bed in the Wall
In remodeling my 1945 home, I wanted to create a multi-functional space I could use for guests, exercise and an additional office area. My sidekick and I have always been enamored with murphy beds and their ability to add versatility to a space. It seemed like the perfect time to introduce the concept in our own home. So I bought a $299 murphy bed mechanism, which came with plans and instructions for building a simple wall bed frame. I hired a cabinet crew to build and install the frame, attach the mechanism and flank it with bookcases. Construction costs came to about $700, including materials and labor.
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by Kerrie L. Kelly
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| Then when my painter painted the walls and trim of the space, he simply matched the murphy bed and bookcase paint to the baseboard and crown molding, giving it a built-in look. We finished it all off with a queen size mattress and bedding from Target's DwellStudio. Now work, exercise, sleep ... all can be accomplished in this room. I can't believe how comfortable our guests say their stays are here.
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| An extremely interactive space is a play area with the bed up and a comfy sleep space when the bed is kicked down. |
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| Murphy beds and wallbeds save lots of space while providing a comfortable bed whenever you need it. This room looks great when the bed is hidden in its armoire-like furniture piece ... |
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| ... and it looks just as great when opened up. Can lighting overhead allows a night-time read. |
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| This versatile children's room is a space-saving miracle with stunning European design. |
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| Functional indeed, with ample storage for hundreds of books or collectibles. The bookcases effortlessly glide on sturdy tracks to reveal the wall bed. |
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by Peter Medvin
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| Stylish bookcase or cozy sleeper? This remote-control model from Zoom Room is both. |
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by FORMA Design
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| Beautiful cabinetry hides the mechanics of this murphy bed. An office by day can easily turn into a modern bedroom at night. |
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by Peter Medvin
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| Simple and stylish, this bed provides a modern look with easy pull-down access. |
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by Jerry Bussanmas
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| This sleek system is designed to be practical and innovative. When closed would you ever know that there is a bed behind the wall? |
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by Peter Medvin
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| Every style can be accommodated when considering a murphy bed. |
An custom cabinet face hides this pull-down bed.
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| Whether you have a low ceiling, narrow room, or just love the contemporary look, this horizontal panel bed is a perfect solution. |
by Jeanne Finnerty
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A murphy bed with two side cabinets offers great storage along with the benefit of a murphy bed.
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Ideabook updated on Feb. 2, 2012.
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Do you buy box springs, too?
As for the question about the crowd control chain - it's design, baby! don't ask. I personally love it.
Or for young families with limited space, a murphy bed in an office would offer additional sleeping space for guests. When closed, the floor space would be a great space for young kids to play while mom or dad are working. I've considered a murphy bed in an office, and may someday get one.
They're modern, stylish and save so much space!
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