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Here you will learn the step-by-step process of how to set up and install round tube old-up legs on the side rails of your DIY Murphy bed. You need to decide if you want to leave the footer end of your bedside rails parts D, square or round it as in the photos below.

Regardless of which one you choose, the installation process is the same for both set-ups.
We recommend you to refer to the construction guide, book #2 to assist you with the steps presented here.

We currently offer the newly designed square tube fold-up legs.

Option 1 : You can leave the footer end of your side rails square as in the photo. This requires no cutting and sanding.

You will still use the template to mark and drill the holes to set up the leg plate for both legs.

Option 2 : You now have the option of rounding the footer end of your side rails square as in the photo. This will require you to cut and finish the footer ends.

You will need to  use the template to mark, round and drill the holes to set up the leg plate for both legs.

Grab the pink sheet template that came included with your wall bed hardware kit. Fold the template along the line in the middle of the sheet running vertically. If you chose to round the footer ends of the bed frame side rails part D, cut along the dotted line so you can mark the side rail for cutting.

If you do not want to round the footer ends your side rails, you do not need to cut the circle on the template.

Now place the pink template on the side rails as in the photo and instructed on the template. Line up the top horizontal line on the template with the top edge of the side rail. Line up the vertical fold with the end of the side rail as in the photo.

Make sure you line up the template properly on the side rails. Improper set up of the template on the wood will cause your leg plates to be mounted off mark. This could cause issues with proper functioning of the legs.
You can use tape to hold the template to the side rails as in the photo.

If you chose to round the footer ends of your side rails, trace the round contour on the pink sheet with a pencil. Use a jig saw to along the pencil line to create the rounded end. You might have to sand the rounded cut to smooth it and make it ready for edging tape.

If you want to leave the footer ends square then SKIP this step and proceed to step 4.

NOTE: We opted to leave the side rail end square for the rest of the following steps.

Use a punch or wood screw to mark the 4 points on the template where the holes for the leg plate are going to be drilled. Punch in the center of the cross lines on the template.

Tip: You can also use a small drill bit to drill a pilot hole in the center of the cross lines.

Notice how in this photo the bed side rail has 4 points punched ready for drilling.

Now use a 1/4″ drill bit and drill the 3 outer markings all the way through the side rail. Do not drill the center mark with the 1/4″ bit.

After you have drilled the 3 outer marks your side rails should look like this one in the photo

Now using a 1/2″ forstner drill bit or spade bit drill the center mark about 1/4″ deep. Do not drill all the way through the side rail. This hole is where the nut in the back of the leg plates will go.

Flip the side rail over so the outer side is facing upwards towards you. Using a 3/8″ drill bit the 3 1/4″ holes about 3/8″ deep to enlarge them for the 3 cap nuts fasteners.
Do not drill all the way through the side rail.

Take the folding leg (left side shown here) and place the plate on the side rail as in the photo.
The nut in the center of the plate should fit into the 1/2″ diameter hole you drilled in step 5.
The other three 1/4″ diameter holes should line up with the holes on the leg plate.
If they dont will will have to make some adjustments by making the 3 holes on the side rail a little larger.

Grab 3 cap nuts included with your hardware kit and insert them into the 3 3/8″ diameter holes on the outer side of the side rail as in the photo.

You may use painters tape to hold the cap nuts in place while you complete the construction process.

This step shows you where the screws and leg stopper that came with the hardware kit is supposed to go.
NOTE: We don’t recommend you attach the folding legs to the bed frame side rails at this time because it will interfere with the rest of the construction process of the bed frame and some of the assembly steps. You will attach them later at the end of the assembly process as outlined in the assembly book #3. Repeat steps 1 to 8 to set up the right leg plate on the right side bed frame rail part D. Get Your Easy DIY Murphy Bed

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Here’s What We’ll Cover…

The following are all the steps you need to succeed in building your very own Easy DIY Murphy Bed. Simply click on any stage you want and it will bring you to a page dedicated to that step.

Preparation

Step 1: Cutting The Wood

Step 2: Labeling The Wood

Step 3: Edging The Parts

Step 4: Cabinet Top Assembly

Step 5: Attaching Hardware To Cabinet Sides

Step 6: Attaching Hardware To Side Rails

Step 7: Setting Up The Legs

Step 8: Inner Bed Frame Construction

Step 9: Attaching The Header, Footer & Side Rails

Step 10: Mounting The Face Panels

Step 11: Attaching The Handles

Step 12: Attaching The Mattress Supports

Step 13: Attaching The Mattress Strap

Step 14: Leg Cross Bar & Kick Plate (Optional)

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You can buy a ready-made Murphy bed or you can buy a wall bed hardware kit to build your own Murphy bed.

If you are not handy, it’s much easier to buy a wall bed and just assemble it. But, if you’re handy, you could build your own wall bed and save a significant sum of money. Keep in mind that building your own Murphy bed requires the basic woodworking skills, wood, screws and a few woodworking tools.

There are many advantages of building your own Murphy bed. And the real bonus is that you learn and enjoy the process of creating something.

Jump in, become that  “Do It Yourself-er” and learn how to build a Murphy Bed.

Here are some of the advantages of taking charge on this home project:

6. When its hand made by you, you know you get quality.

5. Most Murphy bed companies make their wall beds out of cheaper types of wood to make more profit. If you want to buy a good quality wall bed, get ready to pay thousands of dollars!

When you build your own wall bed you can use a high-quality wood for a fraction of what it cost if you purchased a readymade wall bed.

4. You save Big Money!

If you choose to build your wall bed out of plywood you will need 3-4 sheets of 3/4″ plywood or Particle board. You can cut the wood yourself if you have the tools or get the wood cut at the Home Depot which will cost you next to nothing because they may charge you $1 per cut. Now think about it, even at $80 a sheet for higher grade plywood, and the cost of our hardware you can easily build a queen or double size Murphy bed at half price what a readymade murphy bed will cost you.

There are high quality Murphy beds that will cost a few thousand dollars or there are some wall beds in the market that are made with lower quality particle boards and hardware for cheaper price, but none of these options won’t help you to save money.

3. You can customize YOUR OWN DESIGN!

When you build you own Murphy bed, you can customize it the way you want for the size of your room. You can add a bookcase on the side, or side tables, closets, cabinets. You can also paint the wall bed or stain it to match your existing furniture in the room. Some people build one vertical and one horizontal bed to maximize room for the guests in a room or cottage.

2. You can match it with your existing décor

The problem with readymade Murphy beds is that they are not customizable. You get what you get, and you hope it all fits. When you build your own Murphy bed, you can easily match the stain or paint with your existing furniture – and make sure it’s made to measure.

If you have done any woodworking project you know how it feels when you look at your finished product! It is your masterpiece! People get so creative with design and finish. Check out some DIY success stories here.

1.Master of your Domain – oh that proud feeling!

Your family will be proud of you, and you will be proud of yourself! Let the family join in the project and do it in a weekend.  Don’t forget to take pictures or videos of before, during and after. Send them in and you may be selected to be featured customer of the month! We’d love to showcase your work, and so do send in your photos of your creation, your family, pets…whatever you want to share! Get Started. Buy Your Kit Now!

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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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DIY Murphy beds are a great way to save thousands of dollars!

You probably know that in the market there are DIY Murphy beds that come with wood and all the hardware ready to go. However one major limitation of going with the ready to go Murphy bed is cost. A ready built Murphy bed is usually over $1000 just for your basic white or Birch finish.

That is for the basic, if you want to customize it, you need to pay more money. If you want to purchase a custom Murphy bed it will cost you thousands of dollars and in most cases installation will be charged extra.

By building your own DIY Murphy bed you not only save hundreds or thousands of dollars but you have full control over the creative process. You might think that you need to be a carpenter or a woodworking expert to build your own high-quality fully custom Murphy bed.

The truth is the with very basic woodworking skills and a few simple tools you can make a nice looking DIY Murphy bed using an Easy DIY Murphy Bed kit. Most people are concerned about wood cutting process, but I have good news; you even don’t have to cut the wood yourself! You can get the wood cut at your local home improvement store.

Building your own Murphy bed is truly an enjoyable experience because not only you will improve on your skills, you also get to get more creative and that’s when ideas come to your mind to maximize your space potential for family and friends. Have a look at how other Do-It Yourself-ers completed their projects.

There are unlimited design options available to you when you make your own DIY Murphy that you can choose from. You can select from the many types of wood finishes, colors and textures available in your local hardware store or lumberyard. You can build your bed into an existing furniture piece like a wall unit a bookcase or even closet.

DIY Murphy bed size options and styles

The Easy Murphy Bed kit is available in all the 3 popular mattress sizes. Right now you can choose from Twin\Single or Full\Double and also Queen bed mattress size.

When you want to save space, usually the smaller option is the best, especially if you live in a bachelor or smaller condo, because you really maximize your living area.

But did you know that the difference between a Double and Queen is just 6” which in most cases is not a big deal, and that is why a Queen DIY Murphy bed is a very popular mattress size for two people to sleep comfortably beside each other.

When you order an Easy DIY Murphy Bed kit you will be given the option to choose between a Twin, Double or Queen size kit. The same construction techniques apply for the Twin, Double or Queen Size construction except for some of the measurements and cutting dimensions.

If you look at the “Cutting Guide” for Double and Queen Size you will notice that you buy the same wood for both, the only difference is that you will have more leftover wood for the Double size than the Queen Size bed. The Twin size DIY Murphy bed uses only one face panel and one mattress support panel because it is only 45 inches wide.

The price is the same for all the sizes, so don’t you feel it’s time for you to decide which size bed will suit your needs and compliment your space and start creating your own DIY Murphy bed today? Buy Your Murphy Bed Hardware Kit Now!

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Things to Consider when Building a Murphy Bed!

There are a few basic skills you need to have when you decide in building a Murphy bed.

Although the construction process of building a Murphy bed is not difficult for someone with basic woodworking skills, it can be a challenge for someone who has not done any woodworking projects before. So if you don’t have the required skills always keep in mind that you need to get professional help, because improper installation of a Murphy bed can result in injuries.

There are five main steps in order to do a Murphy bed project.

Step 1 – Cutting the wood

You can use the ready cutting sheet that comes with Easy DIY Murphy Bed Kit and take it to a home improvement or lumber store to get the wood cut there if you don’t have a saw or if you don’t want to cut the wood yourself. Keep in mind that it would be very difficult to get the wood cut in a small apartment, so it is always a good option to get the wood cut at your local home improvement store such as Home Depot or Lowes.

If you live in a house and have a garage or a shop you can cut the sheets of wood cut according to your cutting sheet yourself if you have tools and expertise to do so.

Step 2 – Preparing the wood

If you have a big working table that you can get the wooden pieces prepared for the next step good for you! If not be aware that the most challenging part of a Murphy bed project in a small apartment is that you have to get the job done on the floor which is not as comfortable but it’s doable.

In this step you need to tape the edges of the wood, make holes and get the hardware ready to be assembled. Buy a roll of heat activated edging tape that is the closest to the color of the wood that you are using to cover all of the exposed edges of your bed. We show you exactly in the construction guide which edges you need to apply the tape to so you end up with a professional looking Murphy bed.

Cut a strip of the edging tape an inch or two bigger than what you need and press the edge along the plywood with an iron, then run along the edge of the tape while pressing down with a scrap piece of wood. After that you can use a knife or an edging trimmer to trim the excess tape. If you are using plywood you can sand the edges to make it smoother.

Step 3- Construction of the bed

This is the most critical part of the process of building a  Murphy bed. There are hardware parts and measurements that have to be properly followed in order to let you go through the assembly without any problems. If you have any question during the process you can call us at our toll free number that is in the manual and video. Detailed diagrams and the pictures will show you where each piece of hardware is located and how it has to be installed.

Most of basic woodworking skills such as drilling and screwing will be required during the construction of the bed. In the second part of this step you need to make holes and put all the hardware in place. The Easy DIY Murphy Bed construction guidebook, assembly booklet , cutting sheet and items list , along with the instructional video all guide you step by step to get through the process.

Step 4 – Assembly of the bed parts 

Assembly is actually very easy, but you will definitely need someone to help you to assemble the bed. All the parts that you have already constructed will be put together at this stage, but don’t worry it is pretty easy to put all the already made pieces together in an hour or two.

Step 5 – Installation of the Murphy bed

Installing the bed and cabinet is probably very easy compared to the other parts of the project, but it is very important to get this part of the project done properly in order to have a safe and secure installation.

Keep in mind, that every wall bed or Murphy bed has two main wooden parts: The wall cabinet and the bed frame. In this step you need to make sure that the wall cabinet has been properly anchored to the wall for safe operation. The bed frame is attached to the wall cabinet by the bed hardware. The complete process is shown and explained in the guidebooks and the video with purchase of the DIY Murphy Bed Hardware Kit.

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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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