15 Ways to Prepare Your Guest Room for Summer Visitors

One of the top reasons customers come to us for a Murphy bed is to create more comfortable accomodations for visiting friends and relatives. Now that summer is here, chances are you will be hosting guests in your home in the next few weeks (or days!). Hosting visitors can be stressful, but if you prepare in advance and add some special touches to make them feel welcome and comfortable, you may actually relax and enjoy the time visiting with your guests. Comfortable sleep is one of the most important things a houseguest needs, so here are some tips to create a welcoming…

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Installation is Easy

You've got questions, we've got answers. One of the biggest questions we receive either via email or by phone is: What about Installation? The installation of our piston mechanism beds can be completed by virtually anyone. We provide you with everything you need (except the drill gun and stud finder) and you'll have your bed installed in typically under 90 minutes. Your bed will come by LTL Freight, they'll arrange for a delivery appointment with you a day or so in advance. They'll put your order at your curb, from there you've got the rest. Simply open the crate and…

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Small Space Living

We understand the difficulty of styling a small space (remember we sell Murphy beds). So whenever we find interesting sites, we always are inclined to share. Recently we came across this blog, Loving. Living. Small, they have fantastic ideas! This blog is all about spaces under 1000 square feet, now that can be quiet a challenge! I speak from personal experience, my first apartment out of college was under 900 square feet, I struggled constantly with the lack of space and then with actually making the space I had look good. Making the most of any space can be a trial,…

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Small Space Decorating Ideas

101 Ideas: Decorating a small apartment in style Design tricks can make your space look, feel bigger. By e and Garden Television Just because your home is pint-size doesn't mean you have to live with pint-size home décor. Try these tricks of the trade on for size, and you'll find that your small apartment has never looked bigger. — You don't have to live with standard-issue apartment venetian blinds. Add a touch of drama and create a more comfortable feel with curtains, and consider the tricks you can do with curtains to make your space bigger. Hang them outside the…

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Why choose a Horizontal Murphy bed?

Horizontal Murphy beds are great for people looking to add a Murphy bed but ceiling height or room space is a problem. With most horizontal Murphy beds the projection is typically the same as the width on a queen sized mattress, approximately 64", whereas a vertical Murphy bed has a projection of about 84". This is can make all the difference when you're working with tight or narrow spaces. Now that you've determined you need a horizontal Murphy bed, your next challenge is selecting the right horizontal Murphy bed for both your decor, budget and functionality needs. If your main…

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How to Choose the Right Murphy Bed for your Home.

It is important to make your Murphy bed as comfortable as you can; it’s a piece of furniture you will have for many years to come. A Murphy bed is a great choice for a bed, whether its intended use is by a guest or by you every night. Below are some key points to keep in mind when looking for your perfect wall bed. Murphy beds come in various size, material, finish, style and quality. It’s important to know what you are looking for before you go ahead and invest in one. Points to Remember: • Murphy beds come in a variety of materials.…

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Murphy Bed Warranties

When you purchase your folding bed, you are making an investment in your home and it is important to know that it will last as long as you need it to. Unfortunately, things can break or wear down, and a folding bed is no exception. Because of this, knowing the warranties regarding your folding bed can be very helpful in the event that it should become defective. Mechanism Warranties The most common element of a folding bed that has a warranty associated with it will be the mechanism. Because this is so elemental in the function and use of your…

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Delivery Procedures

When preparing for the delivery of your wall bed there are several factors to be prepared for. It is important that you are aware of what will be expected on your behalf during the delivery of your Murphy Bed, as well as to know what to expect of the delivery company. Inspecting Your Murphy Bed Upon first receipt of your bed, it is highly important to fully inspect the package for any damage. In most cases, any damage claims can only be made if discovery of the damage was noted with the delivery personnel present. Because of this, you will…

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Wall Bed Exteriors: Veneers and Melamines

Wall Bed Exteriors: Veneers and Melamines Achieving the Look You Want: Veneers and Finishes During your search for the perfect wall bed, you’ll run into many industry related terms that may throw you for a loop. One of the terms you’ll run into over and over again is ‘veneer’. What is a veneer and how does it play into your purchasing decision. A veneer is essentially a thin layer of material placed over a core panel to provide consumers with benefits that they could not achieve with solid wood alone. Some of these benefits include warp prevention, aesthetics and lower…

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Wall Beds and What They’re Made Of

In today’s wall bed market there are a number of wood materials wall beds are constructed out of. Four of the main materials used in constructing a wall bed are Particle Board, MDF Board, Plywood, and Solid Wood. Each material has unique qualities that lend themselves to the operation and structure of your wall bed. Each material type is outlined below to give you a better understanding of why it is used, what it is best used for, and what to look for when choosing your perfect wall bed. Particle Board Particle Board is an engineered material used primarily for…

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Vertical Wall Beds versus Horizontal Wall Beds

When you have decided on which type of mounting is the best option for your home, the next factor to consider is the spatial alignment of your wall bed. While looking at all of your options, it is important to evaluate not only the floor space that you have available for the wall bed to operate in, but the wall and ceiling space as well. There are two wall bed configurations to consider and each one lends itself to different space arrangements. Vertical Wall Beds Vertical wall bed systems are the more traditional, upright wall beds. In this configuration, the…

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Murphy Bed Mounting Options: Floor vs. Wall

Once you have decided on what type of mechanism you would like your Murphy bed to utilize (read Deciphering the Mechanism Market below to learn more), the next step is to consider the way in which the bed will be mounted in your home. There are two ways to install a Murphy bed. Floor Mounting Mounting to the Floor Some systems require that the unit be drilled into the floor of the room. These are generally systems that rely on spring mechanisms. Mounting a Murphy bed unit into the floor provides grounded stability and truly makes your Murphy bed a…

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Deciphering the Murphy Bed Mechanism Market

When you decide to add a Murphy Bed into your home, determining exactly what you want and where to find it can seem a daunting task. It is important to consider each aspect of a Murphy Bed individually, to ensure that the product you purchase is exactly what you are looking for. One of the first factors to take into consideration when determining what type of Murphy Bed is right for you is the mechanism used. The mechanism in a Murphy Bed is the most basic element of its construction, as the mechanism dictates nearly all of the facets of…

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What is a Murphy Bed?

A Murphy Bed, also known as a wall bed, folding bed, or hide-a-bed is a functional furniture piece that can transform any room into a bedroom instantly. How? In its most basic form, a Murphy Bed is a bed that is stored vertically against a wall, but can be lowered quickly and easily into a fully functional bed when needed. The bed is contained within a cabinet when not engaged, providing a unique centerpiece to your room. These beds are able to utilize vertical space to store a bed without consuming valuable floor space. Therefore, they are the perfect addition…

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History of Murphy Beds

Murphy Beds, the bedding idea of 1900 was invented by American William Lawrence Murphy (1876–1959) from San Francisco. The original space-saving Murphy Bed would fold into a wall closet. Murphy patented his “In-A-Dor” bed in 1908 and in 1918, he introduced the pivot bed that pivoted on a doorjamb of a dressing closet, and then lowered into a sleeping position - some of which are still in use today.Since the original wall bed in 1900, Murphy Beds have undergone quite a bit of renovation. Today, you can purchase a Murphy Bed equipped with technically advanced air pistons, which are far…

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