Blog Post

Wall Bed Solutions: Five Ways to Have a Murphy Bed Without Murphy’s Law!

George Chowanec • Jun 09, 2015

A Murphy Bed, also known as a wall bed, pull down bed or fold down bed can be a wonderful asset to your home, especially if you have a small bedroom with limited floor space! Many people choose to install Murphy Beds when making home renovations, because they are an affordable way to set up a guest room or bedroom, while saving space and money.

Light Wood Murphy Bed

Charlie Chaplin vs. Murphy Bed – Everything that can go wrong does…poor Charlie! We won’t let this happen to you with the next five tips for Wall Bed problems!

Five Ways to Have a Perfect Murphy Bed Without Murphy’s Law!

So, we all know Murphy’s Law, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong”, but we aren’t having it! No Way! At least not when it comes to Wall Beds! Follow our tips!

Murphy Bed Problem and Solution One: Assembling the Wall Bed!

Chocolate Pear Wall Bed

If you are building or installing a Murphy Bed yourself, you may feel as if you need a team of engineers when you see the assembly instructions! Whether you are building from scratch or ordering one with all the hardware from a dealer, you are going to face a lot of directions that seem as if they were written in hieroglyphics. Assembly problems occur due to difficulty in finding correct hardware and finding instructions that clearly explain each wall-bed building step. To combat the hassle of facing assembly problems you can hire a premiere storage and space solution specialist , so your bed is built in perfect working order!

If you choose to create your own hideaway bed with your DIY skills, check out this wall bed tutorial for assembly instructions!

Murphy Bed Problem and Solution Two: Sizing Your Wall Bed for Storage Space Solutions

The size of your room may seem as if a Murphy Bed just won’t work right. A problem many people face when choosing a Murphy Bed for their rooms is choosing the right size. Do you choose a King, Queen, Full Twin or futon size wall bed? Taking measurements isn’t as hard as it may seem.

Closed Murphy Bed

Murphy Beds come in many versatile shapes and sizes and can even be custom installed to fit an odd shaped room. From horizontal panel beds that have book case storage when folded up to Murphy Beds flanked by side cabinets, a professional will be able to help you design the perfect fit for even the tiniest room in your home.

Murphy Bed Problem and Solution Three: Is a Wall Bed a Safe Alternative?

Okay, so nobody wants to be swallowed by their bed or have it fall on them, which is a major concern of people who are considering wall bed installation in their homes. Over the years, Murphy Bed’s have incorporated the most innovative spring technology to prevent disastrous accidents! Springs are installed in a wall bed to lower and raise the bed, as well as to keep it in place where it should be. Watch the video below to see how pro wall bed installers get springs set up right!

Murphy Bed Problem and Solution Four: How Can a Bed Actually Save Space?

Closed Wall Bed

Murphy Bed Problem and Solution Five: Murphy Beds Seem Tacky and Outdated. Will They Decrease Home Value?

Murphy Beds have been around for a long time and when people think of them they first imagine a 70’s home with orange shag rugs, cheesy lava lamps and fold down beds for a summer of love. Murphy Beds have come a long way over the duration of time though and have recently made a huge comeback in 2009 after homeowners began experiencing a downfall in home value because of the financial woes experienced in the real-estate business.

These Inspiring Murphy Beds Will Have You Starting Your Home Makeover Right Away!

George Chowanec - Owner, All About Closets LLC
Owner

George obtained a Master of Science Engineering Degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology. After graduation, he worked at AT&T Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies after the company split. With an extensive background in construction management and ergonomic space design, spanning residential and commercial, designing and installing closets in New Jersey is second nature for him.

Contact Info

All About Closets LLC

699 Challenger Way Unit D4

Forked River, NJ 08731

Phone: (732) 391-4411

Company Hours

Monday - Sunday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

Follow Us

Follow Us

Share by: