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Murphy Beds: Great for Studio Apartments, Dorm Rooms, Condominiums and Small Houses
Modern Murphy beds can be cost effective and are a way to inexpensively add a bed to the smallest of spaces at night, while also enjoying maximum floor space during the day.
Murphy beds, sometimes called fold-away beds or wall beds, are beds that are hidden in or against the wall in a room and then let down when ready for use. Some are built into the actual wall, while other types are hidden inside movable storage
cabinets.
Modern Murphy beds can be cost effective and are a way to
inexpensively add an extra guest room to the smallest of
homes. They are also great for small urban apartments or
studio apartment.
Facts About Murphy Beds
Murphy beds allow you to utilize the vertical space within a
room by storing the bed after a night's sleep, without taking
up valuable floor space during the day. When in use, they
can easily be lowered and placed flat on the floor. Some wall bed frames are built directly into the wall, while other folding beds come built into their own storage wardrobe. They do not require a box spring. Instead, contemporary wall bed mattresses lie directly on either a foldable wood platform or a wire frame.
Some bedroom wall units also provide additional bedroom stoage in the cabinet such as drawers and other storage compartments. You can literally get a complete bedroom set in one unit.
Wall unit beds may range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. High end beds are built into elegant wardrobes, which house the frame and mattress. You can even build a Murphy bed, if you like DIY projects. Wall bed plans can be purchased for under a hundred dollars.
Benefits and Disadvantages to a Murphy Bed
This bed design can easily be stored, adding space to any room. A library, den or office can easily be converted to guest quarters with the addition of a wall unit bed. In some cases, these sleep units may actually cost less than a regular bed.
In fact, once the favorite for studio apartments, Murphy beds are becoming increasingly popular in college dorm rooms as well as high-end condominiums. Some designs can be disguised as entertainment centers or office furniture, making them the ultimate bedroom storage
Disadvantages include the fact that older designs can be difficult to pull down. Children and the elderly often have a problem pulling this type of bed from the wall and pushing it back up again. Some styles also have to be made up before they can be pushed back into the wall, which can be either an advantage or a disadvantage, based on your preference. Mothers may find this an advantage, as their children must make the bed before putting it away.
Buying Tips
Consider whether or not you want a Murphy bed that is built
into the wall or sit in a cabinet on the floor. If so, do you have
the know-how to install the bed yourself or will you need to
hire a professional?
You must also remember that these types of wall units
require a special mattress that allows for a bolt to be placed
through it. Are you going to be able to easily replace the
mattress if needed?
If you choose a Murphy wall bed that folds inside a piece of
furniture, ensure that there is enough wall space in the
room to support the bed.
Regardless of the type of wall bed you choose, carefully
measure the room in which it will be used to ensure there is enough space to fold down the bed. If you make a good selection in this design, Murphy beds can be a fun, economical way to save space in any room.
Shopping is easier than ever when you choose to buy a bed online, but be sure to compare quality, prices, features, return policies and any warranties that may apply, to insure that you get the best deal.
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