Murphy Bed Reviews and Style Guide:

You have to love the murphy bed! When I was a kid my friend had a murphy bed at his house (in their courtyard) because they had 8 kids in the family and were always tight on space. That is the typical reason that people install a murphy bed, to simply save space or create more room by getting rid of old furniture. Murphy beds can be expensive (we reviewed beds around $800) and we would not recommend you try building or installing one unless you are good with tools. They make murphy beds for kids, pets, adults, and nowadays even the office - yeah you can now sleep at work. The murphy bed is a great piece of pull out furniture and it's very useful in a place like California or New York where rent is high and space is limited. We reviewed some of the top manufacturers that make murphy beds and have listed their links and product information below. When you start shopping for a murphy bed just remember that not all houses are suited for one and you might have to scratch the idea if the design options don't work out for you.

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Building a Cheap Murphy Bed / Buying a Used Murphy Bed:

How about buying a used murphy bed? Buying a used murphy bed could save you some money, but the problem is that most murphy beds are built (or made) to fit a specific space and it's not just like moving a normal bed to a new house. If you are interested in picking up a used murphy bed then try craigslist.com where you can find almost any kind of 2nd hand furniture. The day we wrote this article we found a queen sized murphy bed on Craigslist (in Las Vegas) for $290.00 which is a pretty good price. Just make sure that you take exact measurements before you buy a used murphy bed or otherwise you could spend hundreds of dollars repairing (remodeling) your room to make it fit. If you want to build a murphy bed then check out plansnow.com/dn1117.html where you can view and download plans for various bed plans. You can get a 17 page complete tutorial with color photos and tips on how to build a murphy bed. Building a murphy bed is not that easy so you might want to think twice before you take on that challenge.

Murphy Bed For The Office - Home Wall Murphy Beds:

Would you like to install a murphy bed in your office? Building a murphy bed into your office is a great way to save space and allow you to work longer hours. Obviously if you work in a corporate office environment you won't be able to install a murphy bed, but if you work in an office by yourself then the option is always there. We researched many websites for good deals on murphy beds and have our reviews below for you to read over. 1. Hillsdale Wyman 3-Piece Murphy Bed / Office Set - pull-out murphy bed folds away to make space to fit a desk or cabinet and comes with the following: desk: 30" H x 54" W x 23.75" D, file cabinet: 30" H x 26.5" W x 23.75" D, Closed bed: 72" H x 81" W x 38.5" D, comes delivered and ready to assemble - $907.00. 2. Whittier 3 Piece Office Murphy Bed - built from strong wood and metal, perfect compliment for any office, modern and affordable which comes with the following: file cabinet: 29" H x 24" W x 24" D, Desk: 29" H x 54" W x 24" D, bed closed: 72" H x 81" W x 38.5" D - $897.00. 3. Antique White and Salome Cherry 3 Piece Home Office - weighs 270lbs and professional assembly is available, includes writing desk and credenza with hutch. All work surfaces are 29-3/4"H, desk has a generous 53"W x 23-3/8"D top, hutch has various storage areas for supplies, monitor area measures 48-3/8"W x 18-3/8"H and comes with 2 adjustable shelves - $759.00, You can find these beds at officefurniture.com. Also check out murphybedsdirect.com/murphybeds.htm for great deals on murphy beds for the home. They carry a queen murphy bed frame that is 60 x 80 for $472.00 that includes a foundation. Their website also sells a king murphy bed frame that's 78 x 80 for $782.00. If you are seeking a custom, antique or unique murphy bed then you might also try their website.

Murphy Bed For Your Pets:

Do you want to buy a Murphy Bed for you pet? My dog just sleeps on the floor or on my bed, but a lot of pet owners like to spoil their pets by buying them their own murphy bed. A decent murphy bed for your pet will run you about $250 unless you find a sale or buy a cheaper product. We reviewed a few of the popular murphy beds for pets and have listed our results here. 1. Pet Murphy Bed - can hold up to 200lbs, mattress dimensions are 22 x 28 x 4 thick and works well with existing furniture, great bed for a home or condo that has limited space - $250.00. 2. Murphy Pet Bed 24 x 36 x 10 - this bed is great for that special pet, miniature version of an adult bed offering a comfy place for your pet to sleep and chill out, comes with mounting hardware, constructed of tree farmed rubber wood instead of teak or rosewood for a durable product - $250.00. You can find these beds at dog.com and stacksandstacks.com/html/113828_pet-murphy-bed.htm.

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