Read more about the article Downsize Your Living Space to Save Time, Energy and Money

Downsize Your Living Space to Save Time, Energy and Money

Have you been thinking about trading in your large home for a smaller, simpler space? Or perhaps you are considering a room by room purge in your current home? You are not alone. Our modern society has traditionally lived by the "bigger is better" ideology, yet many are discovering the freedom of the "less is more" concept . Think about it. Downsizing your home can to simplify life by saving your family time and money. With less upkeep, lower utility bills, fewer attachments to "stuff", there is more time to enjoy the other things in life. You may also find…

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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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Read more about the article How Does your Murphy Bed Look in Your Home? More Customer Testimonials and Photos!

How Does your Murphy Bed Look in Your Home? More Customer Testimonials and Photos!

We take a lot of pride in the appearance of our Murphy beds in our showrooms, but we really want to see how they look in YOUR room. Personal photos and testimonials from our happy customers mean a great deal to us. These photos truly give you a sense of how our Murphy beds can completely transform a space. Here are some of our favorites: "I couldn't have been more surprised and relieved with our Murphy bed purchase. It terrified me to spend so much money on something sight-unseen, and with custom dimensions on top of it, and the whole process…

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Read more about the article Selecting the Right Wood and Finish for Your Murphy Bed

Selecting the Right Wood and Finish for Your Murphy Bed

When it comes to great design, it's all in the details. When searching for the right Murphy bed for your home, it is important to consider your wood and finish options carefully. You can customize each product with the specific wood and stain that you are interested in. These are the details that will determine the style of your room. Here are some questions to consider: Oak or Maple? Selecting the type of wood for your Murphy bed is an essential step in the design process. Maple is an open-grained hardwood that has alternating areas of relatively porous and dense wood causing an…

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Floor vs. Wall. Which Murphy Bed mounting option is right for you?

When most of us hear the term Murphy Bed, we usually think of a bed mounted to a wall, aka "Wall Bed". But did you know a Murphy Bed can be installed to the floor OR to the wall? Deciding styles of Murphy beds and how they best fit into your home is an important choice.  As you consider your options, it is important to understand the fundamental differences between a wall mounted Murphy bed or a floor-mount system. Mounting a Murphy bed unit into the wall: When deciding on a wall mounted Murphy bed, take into consideration the wall you will…

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Wallbed Factory Customer Testimonials & Reviews

“We encourage customers to be as open as they like with their feedback, it helps potential customers make educated decisions and it helps us get better.” -CEO and founder of Wallbed Factory Anyone who has ever bought a Murphy bed from us knows that we have a long history of providing exquisite quality with exceptional value to our customers. We want to provide more than just furniture to our customers. Our goal is to inspire your home & maximize your space, and we want to know how we are doing! Here are some real reviews from happy customers: "Love our wall bed. Makes…

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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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Questions? Just ask us!

This morning we sent an email to all of our newsletter subscribers, didn't get the email? No big deal, just keep reading. At Wallbed Factory, we believe in making sure you have all the answers. This way you can make an informed decision while purchasing a Murphy bed. We invite you to ask any question you may have on our Facebook fan page. You can ask about our products, delivery, installation, competitor products or pirates for that matter. Really there aren't too many things we won't answer. Lucky questions will be answered via our bi-monthly company video cast. Perhaps your…

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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 Beds by Realtors

Recently we were featured in Greg Adamson’s newsletter on the benefits of adding a Murphy Bed to your home and getting dual-use out of your room. This is a great idea and we thank him for his recommendation. Below you will find an excerpt of his newsletter: “A fellow in San Francisco named Murphy invented the first wall bed more than a hundred years ago for a studio apartment. The original “Murphy Bed” used springs and required constant adjustment. The modern wall beds use state-of-the-art piston lift mechanisms that never need adjustments and will work flawlessly for many years. Most…

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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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