The cost of a murphy bed is dependent upon numerous factors, including items such as the following: The size of the actual bed – i.e. twin, full, queen or king The orientation of the mattress – vertical or horizontal Whether or not the project includes adjacent cabinetry The materials and style selected for the cabinetry The type of decorative hardware that is selected Lighting, if desired These items are dependent on available space, personal style and taste, the intricacy of the desired design and, of…

Wall beds, better known as Murphy beds, were patented by William Lawrence Murphy in the beginning of the 20th century. Murphy was hoping to transform his one room apartment with limited space into a room that could function as both a bedroom for himself, and as a parlor for his guests. Hence the creation of what is now known as the Murphy bed. Murphy beds have evolved over the years from the initial simple wall bed. Designers have embraced the basic concept and developed units…

Whether you live in a single-family home or a condo in the city, you likely need room to host guests overnight from time to time. Rather than asking them to spend money on a hotel or subjecting them to the unique hell that is a sleeper sofa or air mattress, you could accommodate them in your own home with a space-saving Murphy bed.

We buy a house to have more space. To have a dwelling we can call our own. Ideally, most of us buy homes with enough bedrooms for the whole family. And if we’re lucky, we have an extra room or two for mom’s visit over the holidays or a place for a friend from out of town to stay. The last thing you want to do is force your friends, family, and loved ones to shell out $200 a night to sleep in a hotel nearby…

Go ahead, take all of your misconceptions about Murphy beds. Now toss them in the waste bin. Today’s Murphy beds are nothing like the ones in old black and white movies. They’re gorgeous and comfortable, too. With a near-limitless array of choices for customization, your clever, custom bed can serve your home and lifestyle remarkably well.