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How to install a Murphy bed?

The Murphy bed
Summary
Installing the retractable bed is an important step, which must follow a very specific procedure. It's a security issue. How to install a Murphy bed ? You have the option of carrying out the assembly yourself or calling on a professional.

A three-step installation

Whether you choose a retractable bed with ceiling use or a bed cabinet, your installation is done in several steps. First, you must install the box or cabinet that will house the entire mechanism of the Murphy bed, in the space of your choice. This structure must be fixed to a supporting wall, using brackets. Next, you have to tackle assembling the bedding : that is to say the bed frame, the front, the retractable leg and the slatted base. Finally, the two elements must be assembled and the mattress must be placed. For a wardrobe, it is essential to strap the mattress to the box spring.

Install a Murphy bed yourself to save money

Murphy beds are furniture kits that you can assemble yourself . We still recommend that there be at least 2 people for the installation. Start by carefully sorting all the parts (panels, brackets, screws, etc.) before proceeding with assembly . Strictly follow the instructions because there is an order to follow for the installation of your retractable bed. Finally, the assembly of the furniture must be done directly in the room where it will be installed since you will have to attach the structure to the wall from the start.

Have the Murphy bed installed by a professional

A space-saving piece of furniture that combines comfort and design , the foldaway bed still has a slight drawback: its assembly and fixing are not necessarily easy if you are not a handyman. To guarantee good installation and optimal safety, it may be wise to call on the services of a professional for assembly. This operation will cost you a certain price but it is perhaps the one to pay to keep your peace of mind. And to make your space more pleasant, don't hesitate to personalize it with decorative accessories and choose a good bed. Once all this work is finished, enjoy your Murphy bed! Where to install your Murphy bed? How to assemble a Murphy bed? How to attach a Murphy bed to the wall? How safe is a retractable bed?
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