[KathleenR]

I'm asking for your recommendations for Murphy Beds/Wall Bed that you have installed with which you are very happy. Please include as much detail as possible, as this is a big investment for us and we are looking for valuable information.
Also, if you have had a bad experience and regret doing it, please let us know about that.
What would you have done differently?
Our only thoughts so far would be: 1] Excellent quality wood, as opposed to particle board or veneer 2] Not so big as to swallow up the entire room.
It is going into our 3rd bedroom/den.
Thanking you in advance for your interest, help, and valuable time.

Kathleen

[KSSunshine]

We looked at purchasing a Murphy bed, but found they were expensive for what you get. Our front bedroom is extremely small... We ended up with a day bed that has a trundle for when the grandkids come. It's worked for us, so may want to consider this as an option.

[villagetinker]

We also looked at murphy bed and then found a very nice queen size sofa bed that is very comfortable, both as a couch and as a bed, saved a bundle, and allows us to change the room around if we want to. We did once already!

[asianthree]

Any home For sale we have looked at, if it had a Murphy bed, we didn’t make an offer

[Cupcake57]

Originally Posted by KathleenR

I'm asking for your recommendations for Murphy Beds/Wall Bed that you have installed with which you are very happy. Please include as much detail as possible, as this is a big investment for us and we are looking for valuable information.
Also, if you have had a bad experience and regret doing it, please let us know about that.
What would you have done differently?
Our only thoughts so far would be: 1] Excellent quality wood, as opposed to particle board or veneer 2] Not so big as to swallow up the entire room.
It is going into our 3rd bedroom/den.
Thanking you in advance for your interest, help, and valuable time.

Kathleen

Thank you for your excellent question; I, too am/was considering a Murphy bed for that third room that often looks like a catchall--office/guest room/craft room; now considering these other opinions I am rethinking. They make good points.

[Stu from NYC]

We considered a murphy bed also but found them rather expensive and would get little use.

Once this virus is over will probably buy a good self inflated air mattress or two instead.

[mamamia54]

The also sell something called a cabinet bed. It’s not as big as a Murphy Bed so it doesn’t take up as much room. It kind of like a tv table. You can get it with a queen size bed.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by mamamia54

The also sell something called a cabinet bed. It’s not as big as a Murphy Bed so it doesn’t take up as much room. It kind of like a tv table. You can get it with a queen size bed.

I think these are called 'Daisy' beds? We looked at these also, about 75% the cost of a typical Murphy bed, but my better half did not like them. My point was the wall space above this unit was useable, for shelves.

[mamamia54]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I think these are called 'Daisy' beds? We looked at these also, about 75% the cost of a typical Murphy bed, but my better half did not like them. My point was the wall space above this unit was useable, for shelves.

Yes, you can definitely use the wall space above. Also, it doesn’t look like it’s taking up the whole room like the Murphy Beds do.

[drgoofy]

We have 2 very nice futons that we purchased from a furniture store back home in a college town. The furniture is mission styled, sturdy, wooden and attractive with a matching end table and coffee table. All are on pads and easy to slide around and reconfigure when guests arrive. Otherwise it's an attractive sitting area. We also purchased the highest quality mattresses with springs and covered the mattresses in attractive sunbrella fabric. Now that we have moved to TV, one futon and coffee table live in the enclosed lanai and the other futon and end table are in the small 3rd bedroom. Very attractive, versatile and perfect for when the grandkids viisit. We are able to sleep 6 guests without being overcrowded with bedroom furniture when it's just us. If you do look into a futon, just don't go cheap!

[Debboguch50]

Our first one we got at estate sales, we disassembled it and my husband installed in our spare room it was woodgrained. It was very nice, but he decided it wanted to get different cabinets he changed to white cabinets and desk area. We decided to get a white murphy bed. I found one at Costco was originally $2800 but got it on sale for $600 off. Be are very pleased with it, it is with mdf particle board.

[FromDC]

Originally Posted by mamamia54

The also sell something called a cabinet bed. It’s not as big as a Murphy Bed so it doesn’t take up as much room. It kind of like a tv table. You can get it with a queen size bed.

We got rid of the full size queen guest bed and got a cabinet queen bed. It was a great decision. Takes up less space. You can move it to another wall or another room. Take it with you when you move. Bought it at Family Furniture.

[Anntwirls]

We bought a cabinet bed this past spring. We bought it from Wal-Mart online and it was delivered for free. The same bed could be purchased from Home Depot as well. We paid $1200 for it and we assembled it. (Pretty easy for my husband and me) It is white plantation style --queen size. We LOVE It! It takes up very little space and is surprisingly VERY comfortable. We used it all summer with out of town visitors. Very easy to open up and put back. I am extremely happy with it. Hope this helps you.

[sueblack]

When we purchased we had a murphy bed installed in our front guest room. It has bi-fold shelves. Went with those instead of sliders because they hold more weight of books. I had the entire wall covered with bed in center and cabinets on each side. On the other wall I had a window seat and computer desk installed. I find visitors aren't that often and I can use the room for my office plus my crafts. My spouse has the other extra room for an office with a pull out sofa for needed sleeping space. We could not be happier. There is no bed taking up enormous space and rarely used. When we have visitors we clear my laptop to the kitchen that has a desk and my spouse has a roll top desk that he just closes his computer in. We too have Aero beds for overflow that we can put in our air conditioned Lani. Granted it was not cheap to have my office made up but well worth it to us. It was over $8000. We went to the Murphy bed website and they came out and gave an estimate and it was so easy to select each section you wanted. Price will vary on what you choose to add. We both spend most of our quarantine time in our offices working or crafting. It really depends on how much use YOU want in that room. I have spent years working around a large bed, mostly laying projects out on it and rarely used as a sleeping area. I would recommend a murphy bed. Cost can vary to what you want, expand or not.

Photos are the chosen designs. They are in white and match the trim and shutter in the room. The one photo is of the bi-fold doors open to pull bed down. They installed lights at the top with a touch button by the headboard.

Hope this helps.

[PoolBrews]

We have Murphy beds in both of our spare bedrooms. Both are made of real wood, not composite, and can support any queen sized mattress. We have high end mattresses in both, and they are very comfortable. The problem is that anything you buy around here will be in the $2,000-$3,000 range for cheap composite, and upwards of $4,000-$5,000 for real wood.

I bought kits from WWBeds Custom Furniture | Arkansas | Murphy Beds. They are made of real wood, and you can get them as low as $1,500-$2,000. Below is a pic of one of mine:

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