Decorate an office or guest bedroom with a Murphy bed

Arranging a room to install a folding bed is a real challenge. You must indeed think carefully about your project in advance, to choose the best model . The latter should meet all your needs, in terms of comfort, practicality but also design. A Murphy bed to transform an office or guest bedroom is an ideal space-saving solution. How to make the most of it? Follow our tips.

The Murphy bed: spotlight on this ingenious piece of furniture

When space is lacking in your home, the Murphy bed allows you to create some. This large, shallow wall-mounted wardrobe incorporates a folding bed inside its structure. This way the bed is hidden when not in use. This allows you to either take advantage of all the floor space or install another piece of furniture against the facade (sofa, table, desk, etc.). The purpose of the retractable bed is to prevent your bed from cluttering up your room all day long, when it is not needed.

What type of Murphy bed should you choose for an office or guest bedroom?

In an apartment or a house, it is a real comfort to have an extra room , in addition to the bedrooms of family members. But will you transform this extra space into a guest room or into an office ? Or maybe just as a storage room? With the Murphy bed, you can combine these three features . You won't have to sacrifice potential work space to have a room for your guests, or vice versa.

A Murphy bed with integrated desk

Would you like to have a room in your home to work in while still being able to accommodate guests ? Clever layout of your space will allow you to do this. Choose a Murphy bed with a built-in desk. This way, when your cabinet is closed, you will be able to enjoy a workspace perfectly suited to your needs. Are friends visiting you? In a single movement, your desk disappears and the folding bed takes its place. In the same room, you therefore have access to a practical office and a comfortable bed.

A library foldaway bed

You don't necessarily need an office at home? Your foldaway bed can then simply integrate a bookcase . In this case, when you are not welcoming anyone into your home, this room remains uncluttered and is not cluttered by an imposing bed. You can imagine different options for your library bed:

• a structure with a bed and shelves on the side;
• a folding bed cabinet with high shelves;
• a swivel bookcase bed for even more discretion and more storage.

Important points for your choice of Murphy bed

The Murphy bed is a piece of furniture that will accompany you in the long term. It will always find its place in your home, to make your daily life easier . Choosing it well is therefore important. Design, comfort, options, dimensions : each element counts, to create a Murphy bed that will meet all your needs.

What type of decor in your home?

The decoration of your home reflects your personality and your identity. Industrial, bohemian, Scandinavian, modern, vintage style: there is something for everyone. Murphy beds can be personalized, whether for color or upholstery. The goal is for your furniture to blend in as well as possible with your interior and for the room to be harmonious. Some ideas for your Murphy bed:

• a Scandinavian design with a white structure, wooden details and pastel colors in small touches;
• a sober look with a matte gray Murphy bed;
• modern and contemporary decoration with white lacquered furniture;
• a blue or red Murphy bed, matte or shiny, for a touch of fantasy.

What bedding for the Murphy bed?

To welcome your guests in the best conditions, you can integrate the mattress of your choice into your Murphy bed. To begin, choose the dimensions of your bed. Indeed, with the folding bed, you can opt for single or double bedding. Queen Size and King Size formats are also available. As for the comfort of your mattress, you will have the choice: foam mattress, latex or springs , it's up to you.

What opening for your folding bed?

Depending on the configuration of your room, your folding bed may have a horizontal or vertical opening . In the first case, the bed unfolds parallel to the wall. This is a preferred solution if the room is long. The vertical bed is installed perpendicular to the wall and therefore allows you to sleep with your head against the wall. With the Murphy bed, all your spaces, even the smallest, regain value. Furnish a small bedroom with a retractable wall bed Save space in the living room with a retractable sofa bed The retractable bed to save space in a student room Retractable bed or sofa bed in a teenager's room