Last updated on September 4th, 2023
It isn’t so much about the size of your apartment. It’s what you do with it that matters. No one understood this better than the inventor of the Murphy bed, William Murphy. As the strict courting customs did not permit him to entertain ladies in his room, the opera singer invented a bed in his closet for when he got lucky. This was way back in 1911.
Today, given the shrinking apartment space, the Murphy bed isn’t only seeing a revival; it’s back with a bang. So, what is the Murphy bed? And why the fuss? Let’s find out.
About Murphy beds
If you live in a small apartment, you would probably kill for more space. But hey. You don’t need to get your hands dirty. The Murphy bed may be the answer to your prayers.
The bed flips down from the wall when you want to sleep, and you can push it back into the wall when you wake up. During the day, you have oodles of space to frolic in.
That was the short version. To get into the nitty-gritty of the folding bed, a Murphy bed is bolted into the foundation. A wall bed, on the other hand, is freestanding and secured to the wall using studs. To understand the mechanics of both, you need to see them physically. While various brands of wall beds are easier to work with, let’s not forget that it was Murphy who first made this breakthrough.
Murphy beds, a popular choice
We all want more space, no matter what size of apartment we live in. Moreover, the Murphy bed gives us just that. Furthermore, the need for multi-functional furniture is growing as it allows you to take maximum advantage of your furniture and utilize all the space in the home.
The best example is the guest room. When you have guests dropping in a couple of weeks a year, it makes no sense to let an empty bed hog space that could be used as a study or craft room.
Undoubtedly, the pandemic helped nudge the sale of this furniture item, as people were locked in their homes and everyone needed their space. After all, it’s also about keeping up with the Joneses. We don’t want to be left behind when our friend has one!
Things to consider before getting a Murphy bed
As demand for a product grows, other brands also want to cash in. If you are hunting for a Murphy bed, you will have to do your homework to get one that is appealing and also has a smooth mechanism. Ask yourself these questions before you reach for your credit card:
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Find out what your primary goal in getting the bed is. Is it to keep up with the trends? Or are you going to use the space as an office? Will you be using it regularly? Make your purchase accordingly.
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Is the bed for your visiting parents or grandparents? Or is it to create more space in your small home during the daytime?
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Can you get away with a twin bed? Or will you need a double? Can your space house a double bed? Remember, when it’s on your wall, the space is large. But you don’t want to be stubbing your toe on the frame due to a space shortage.
Now that you have a clear picture of what you want, consider the aesthetics:
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If your room is a guest/study, arrange the shelving unit accordingly. You may want to consider the size of your study table as well.
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For a kid’s room, figure out the wardrobe and the toy storage units into the equation.
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Maybe some artwork on the wall when the bed is folded into the wall? You be the judge.
Last words
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