Installing the Murphy bed: what you need to know

Throughout our retractable bed guide , we have given you the keys to choosing your furniture . At this stage, you already have all the elements to make the best choice. But after your purchase, how to properly install your new bed? What is important information to know to successfully install the Murphy bed ? In this more technical section, you will discover the essential points.

Where is the best place to install your Murphy bed?

Where to install your Murphy bed? This is obviously the first question to ask yourself. The advantage of this furniture is that it can adapt to any room in your home. There is necessarily a model for every type of space. From the single horizontal foldaway bed to the vertical foldaway bed with Queen Size bedding, all rooms can be arranged and optimized thanks to this intelligent piece of furniture.

Which room to install a Murphy bed?

Contrary to what one might think, the Murphy bed is far from being reserved only for the bedroom , quite the contrary. Of course, it adapts very well to an adult's bedroom, a child's bedroom or even a teenager's bedroom. But it can also be an ideal solution for furnishing a living room or even an office . The foldaway bed also has its place in a studio. Depending on the destination room, you can adapt the dimensions of the folding bed but also its orientation (horizontal or vertical opening), its options (bookcase, desk, sofa, storage, etc.) and its design.

What type of wall to install a Murphy bed?

The Murphy bed is a product that can be installed in any room. However, one rule must still be respected: the attachment of this piece of furniture must be done against a supporting wall , absolutely. Indeed, the Murphy bed is a heavy piece of furniture. So that its depth is reduced as much as possible and the space taken up is minimal, it is necessary, in return, for the piece of furniture to be firmly anchored to the wall and the floor.

Installing the Murphy bed

We will now guide you step by step for the installation of your folding bed . How to install a Murphy bed? A few precautions should be taken beforehand and afterward, all you have to do is get started. Plan to have at least two people for a safe installation. Also note that the Murphy bed is a heavy and bulky piece of furniture : it will not be easy to move it once assembled. It will therefore have to be assembled directly in the destination room.

Take the dimensions of the room carefully before installation

To avoid unpleasant surprises when using your Murphy bed , take all the dimensions of the piece carefully before you start. Height, width, length : leave no detail to chance. You need to make sure you have enough space to be able to unfold your Murphy bed. Also provide additional space all around the bed for easy movement. Don't forget to also take into account the depth of the bed cabinet in your calculation.

Prepare the ground before installing the Murphy bed

After having taken all the dimensions of the room, you are now ready to move on to assembling your Murphy bed . Start assembling the different parts directly where you want to install it. Read the installation and use instructions before starting the operation. This will allow you to have a global vision.

Assembling the foldaway bed

How to assemble a Murphy bed? The products are always delivered with detailed instructions for use, which we invite you to follow scrupulously. This is the guarantee of a successful installation and safe use ! Murphy beds are generally assembled in two stages. First, you have to assemble the large wooden box that forms the cabinet, then attach it to the wall. Then, we tackle the entire bedding part: the bed frame, the box spring but also the system which connects the bed to the wardrobe.

First step: the wooden box

The very first step is quite simple: you must assemble the boards which form the wooden box of your bed cabinet. It is inside this structure that the mechanism for opening and closing the bed will take place. Once the cabinet is formed, it is imperative to attach it to the wall before moving on. You can then screw into the box the system of cylinders which will be used to open and close your bed.

Second step: bedding

Was the first step successfully completed? You can now move on to assembling the bedding itself. It will therefore be necessary, at this stage, to assemble the bed frame and the future front of the bed cabinet, then install the slatted base. Before closing your folding bed, place the mattress securely on the box spring and strap it. You can now move on to using your Murphy bed.

Call a professional

If you're not handy, there's no point forcing fate. A poorly installed retractable bed risks posing a daily safety problem. Call a professional installer . This has a price, of course, but this service will give you the guarantee of enjoying your furniture in the best conditions, day after day.

Fixing the retractable bed to the wall

How to attach a Murphy bed to the wall? As we have seen, this step occurs just after assembling the wooden box that forms the cabinet. All you need to do is screw the brackets into the place provided for this purpose on the box (usually at the top or on a wooden bar at the back). You must have plugs adapted to your type of wall, to be purchased separately. These products are in fact not included in the parts of your Murphy bed, because it will depend on your wall.

Mounting the ceiling foldaway bed

If you have opted to use a ceiling foldaway bed , the steps remain the same but the mechanism is different. In this case, it is not a system of jacks that you will have to mount but rails, with fixing to the wall in the correct position. Some models also provide suspension from the ceiling, with cables and pulleys.

Murphy bed safety

How safe is a retractable bed? This question is legitimate and it is normal to ask yourself when investing in such furniture. Even more so if the use is intended for children... Fortunately, this furniture is the subject of patents to ensure great safety on a daily basis. However, it is essential to buy your retractable bed from an expert brand, which can provide you with a real guarantee in terms of manufacturing quality .

Installation: an essential step for safety

To guarantee the safety of your Murphy bed , fixing it to the wall is an essential step. You should therefore not take the assembly of your furniture lightly. By being perfectly fixed to the wall, you will have the guarantee that your furniture will not be able to tip over. The choice of a load-bearing wall to install it is also a sine qua non condition. If you respect these different points, there is no risk.

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