Learn how to add a hidden bed into an existing wall or closet in your home.

Have you ever thought of hiding a bed in the wall so people wouldn’t notice that there is a bed in the room at all?

It’s easier than you might imagine using a hidden bed hardware system!

William Murphy thought of that in 1900 and the results is a kind of bed that is called after him, a “Murphy bed” or “wall bed”.

A Murphy bed is a box that looks like a closet or a cabinet. The projection from the wall is about the thickness of a mattress plus some room for the blankets and pillows. So in most cases the size is about 16” deep and you can put any kind of furniture beside it so it does not look like a bed. The beauty of a Murphy bed is that it is hidden bed in the wall, but as soon as you need to use it as a bed, you can just pull the bed frame down and use it! PUSH HERE to see if you need a Vertical or Horizontal Wall Bed.

The problem with a regular bed is that it takes a lot of space. Taking space probably is not a big deal if you lots of it, but it can be problematic if you have limited space or you need the space for other uses. When you hide a bed in the wall it will be in upright position and takes less space.

Today the hidden bed concept has been modernized and wall beds are becoming new craze in house furniture, because most builders make smaller homes and apartments in order to keep the price affordable in big cities.

The fact that you can hide a bed in the wall or closet in your room differs a wall bed from normal beds. One thing that is increasing the popularity of hidden beds is the way that they compliment the furniture in the room, and how you can hide a bed between wall units or other pieces of furniture.

Today a hidden bed design can be a simple design or very luxurious depending on your taste and your budget. Although you can easily match your hidden bed with the existing furniture in the room, if you don’t want to spend a lot of money you can always use do it yourself using systems like the Easy DIY Murphy Bed Kit. Here are instructions on How to Build Murphy Bed.

Yes, for sure there is some work involved in any “Do it yourself” project, but you will save hundreds or thousands of dollars by building a hidden bed yourself. It’s a fun weekend project and you can even invite your friends over to help you.

Besides you will have a wide range of possibilities to choose from to customize your Murphy hidden bed to your own specifications. It all starts here. We recommend you begin by choosing the right size here :  order for the Murphy Bed Hardware. By the way, it’s free shipping anywhere in Canada and USA.

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Saving Space with a Wall Bed – Tips on Getting Your Murphy Bed Project Done!

Comparing a wall bed to a futon or sofa bed as their advantages.

Solve your lack of space with a few unique options, one of them being a wall bed!

Lack of space is always a big problem. When you need to have a multi functional room in order to save space the Murphy Bed is a fantastic solution.

An occasional guest who might visit a couple times a year may be an issue. So using a hidden wall bed in that room is the right solution when you need it.

Keep in mind, that if you buy a custom Murphy bed or wall bed it will cost you thousands of dollars.

And perhaps extra for installation. BUT, if you’re familiar with woodworking skills and you have done a few DIY projects in the past, the Easy DIY Murphy Bed is an option to maximize your space without spending a lot of money.

The Sofa Bed Option

The other option is to buy a sofa bed or a futon, so you can use it as a couch for most of the times and when a guest comes to stay with you overnight, you can turn it to a bed. That can be a solution, but most sofa beds are not very comfortable unless they are high quality and good brands which will cost you a pretty penny, and you still need to store the blanket and pillows in a closet.

You may not want a sofa bed. Let’s face it, quality ones are a huge investment. And you may not find one that suits your space saving needs.

Saving Space with a Wall Bed may be the design solution that fits your needs. If so, we have a How to Build a Murphy Bed Guide for you. We also have the starter guide on how to choose between a Vertical or Horizontal wall bed. If you need inspiration and ideas, have a look at completed wall bed projects by other Do-it-Yourself-ers. Some are very creative and you’ll get really great ideas on how to complete your custom wall bed!

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