What are the different Murphy bed models?

There are many types of retractable bed : the objective is to meet all desires and all budgets. You will be able to find space-saving furniture that will meet all your expectations, in terms of design, comfort, price and options. We present in detail the different models of retractable bed , so that this ingenious and revolutionary furniture no longer holds any secrets for you.

1) The different types of Murphy beds

The lifting bed with its 5 models to choose from allows you to hide your bed during the day. The box spring and the mattress are in fact completely foldable into a large wooden box with a wall support system. Horizontal or vertical, this bed is equipped with a cutting-edge mechanism with cylinders. The opening can be manual or motorized depending on needs. In addition to sleeping, the lift bed can be equipped with other furniture and thus offers you several functionalities.

The very simple version of the lift-up bed: the closet bed

Do you just need a discreet bed that takes up little space when not in use? Then, lift-up bed cabinets are made for you. It takes the form of a large wooden cabinet that can occupy the width or height of your wall. Once closed, the box spring and mattress are invisible: they are hidden behind the front of the cabinet. With its shallow depth, this piece of furniture saves you a lot of space in a bedroom or office.

The office bed to combine two distinct functionalities

To go further than the classic folding bed , you can choose a folding bed system which integrates a desk and storage. Practical, this type of bed is equipped with a tray directly attached to the facade. It is accessible when the bed is closed and is hidden under the bed when you are using it. The objective with this piece of furniture is to benefit from a real comfortable bed cabinet and a functional work space in a small room, which will be available in turn.

The tailor-made bed for a completely personalized piece of furniture

The folding bed is furniture that can adapt to all your needs. In fact, you can create your tailor-made project . Starting with a classic bed cabinet with folding bed, choose to add a desk, storage, a dressing room or even shelves. All these elements can be integrated on the facade, on the side parts or even in height. The foldaway bed thus becomes a piece of furniture with multiple facets.

The bed that turns into a sofa

In a small room (bedroom, office, living room, etc.) or in a studio, why choose between a comfortable bed and a welcoming sofa ? With the bed convertible into a sofa, it's a choice that you will no longer have to make. This piece of furniture includes a folding bed inside a large wooden cabinet. When the front is closed, you have access to a real sofa, for unparalleled moments of relaxation.

The bed convertible into a table

When you lack space, it's not always easy to have a real dining area at home. Thanks to the convertible bed system , you can enjoy a table during the day and a comfortable bed in the evening. The table is actually a tray fixed to the front of the bed cabinet, on a retractable foot. When you unfold your folding bed, your dining area disappears and is automatically stored under the box spring of your bed.

The bed that can be transformed into a bookcase

There is another very popular model of convertible bed : the one that transforms into a bookcase. Among the best beds with bookcases, you can find for example the swivel bed . This system is very clever since it is an entire structure that pivots to give you access to either the library or the bed. In summary, when your bookcase is visible in your room, the bed, for its part, is hidden facing the wall. When you set up your bed, it's the other way around.

2) The combined bed: what is it?

Another type of foldaway bed to meet all your needs: the combined bed and its 5 2-in-1 models . Today, more and more people are looking for versatile furniture . A true Swiss army knife, the combined bed is a modular block: you can integrate storage elements in addition to your bedding, either overhead or on the sides. It is also possible to add a desk or table.

The combined bed for adults

In an adult's bedroom, the combined bed fits perfectly. You just need to choose suitable dimensions: this piece of furniture can be available with a standard type bed, a Queen Size mattress or even a King Size bed. The combined bed offers you the possibility of optimizing space in the bedroom by adding storage space all around the bed. Your sleeping area disappears completely in the early morning to allow you to take advantage of another piece of furniture: sofa or desk, for example.

The combined bed for children

In the children's version, it is mainly the dimensions of the combined bed that will change. You can in fact opt ​​for a horizontal combined bed, with a single bed. Easily handled by your child, this bed can be transformed into a desk or a bench and becomes a bed again at night. This piece of furniture also comes in the form of an island which integrates the sleeping area in height and just below the desk and storage.

The combined bed for teenagers

For a teenager, the ideal combined bed is the block which offers a high bed, mezzanine style, and different storage elements under the bed. We can also find a desktop, so as to group several functionalities on a single module. This piece of furniture has the advantage of being practical and stylish, to the delight of adolescents.

3) WHAT OPENING DIRECTION FOR THE WALL BED?

A first step in choosing your Murphy bed : choose the opening direction of your wall bed . In fact, the folding bed cabinet can be opened in a manner horizontal or vertical . The type of opening will depend on the configuration of your room but also on the person for whom this piece of furniture is intended (adult or child). Also note that the opening system of your retractable bed can be manual or motorized, depending on your needs.

A WALL BED WITH HORIZONTAL OPENING

The horizontal wall bed incorporates a bed that unfolds parallel to the wall. This is a type of opening that is often found with the single Murphy bed. In this case, the bed cabinet is wider than it is high. The advantage of the horizontal bed is that it can be easily handled by a child, since the handle remains at their height. The horizontally opening bed is suitable for rooms which are long, such as a corridor, or which have a low ceiling height.

A FOLDABLE BED WITH VERTICAL OPENING

For your foldaway bed, you can also choose a vertical folding bed . Your bed cabinet will therefore have bedding that unfolds perpendicular to the wall. This solution offers you the possibility of sleeping with your head against the wall. The vertical bed can integrate a bed for one or two people . His strong point? It occupies a very small width against your wall and takes up the space in height. This is clever because the height of the room is often lost!

4) THE DESIGN OF THE MURRY BED

After the practical side, we must be interested in the aesthetic aspect . Choosing the design of your Murphy bed offers you the possibility of personalizing your furniture. This way, it will adapt to your tastes but also to the world and atmosphere of your home. From the choice of covering to that of color and style, benefit from a tailor-made design for your Murphy bed.

WHAT COVERING FOR THE MURTABLE BED?

All the structure of the foldaway bed is made of melamine wood. This wood can be decorated in different ways to personalize the design of your furniture. It can be united and in this case you will choose directly the color of your Murphy bed among a palette of colors. But melamine panels can also have a decorative appearance. For example, they can imitate wood. In this case, you can choose a walnut, natural wood or even oak effect pattern.

WHAT COLOR FOR THE MURTABLE BED?

The Murphy bed is available in many shades, from the lightest to the darkest. White is very popular because it brings light into your room. It also has the advantage of adapting to any type of decor. Other colors are possible: taupe, gray or even beige are particularly popular. Finally, the most original will be tempted by a more atypical shade, like red, blue or yellow .

WHAT STYLE FOR THE MURTABLE BED?

Whether the decor of your home is Scandinavian, industrial or contemporary inspired , you can also personalize the style of your Murphy bed. The goal is for this practical and comfortable piece of furniture to also become a centerpiece of your decoration. It will bring character to your bedroom, living room or office.

5) THE DIMENSIONS OF THE MOUNTAIN BED

Murphy beds: what size to choose? As with classic bedding, the Murphy bed can be available in different sizes. From single beds to King Size bedding, everything is possible to enjoy quality sleep and real comfort at night. A retractable bunk bed version is also available.

THE SINGLE MOUNTAIN BED 80 OR 90 X 190

Generally dedicated to a child's bedroom, the single foldaway bed is the most compact model. It offers you a vertical or horizontal bed with a box spring and a single mattress. This piece of furniture can be used in a guest bedroom or even in a small studio intended for an adult who lives alone.

THE STANDARD TWO-SEATERS MOUNTAIN BED 140 X 190

For a single adult or a couple, the double foldaway bed in dimensions 140 x 190 is the most classic format. It is most often offered with a vertical opening mechanism but some models favor horizontal opening. It all depends on the space available in your room.

THE QUEEN SIZE AND KING SIZE MOUNTAIN BED

For greater sleeping comfort for two, The Queen Size Murphy bed offers a box spring and a mattress measuring 160 x 200. You will thus have more space to sleep and you will bother your partner less throughout the night. Want even more space? Choose the King Size mattress , which has dimensions of 180 x 200.

6) What type of Murphy bed is right for you?

• the desired dimensions for the bed;
• the desired options (storage, sofa, desk, etc.);
• the type of mattress (foam, latex or springs);
• the design (colors and covering);
• the type of opening (horizontal or vertical bed).