Save Space by Using a Murphy Bed
Do you have a small space or guest room which you want to use for multiple purposes by combing an office and guest bedroom? People add Murphy beds to increase the living or play space in a child’s room during the day. They are worth the investment because it is like adding another bedroom in your home without the cost or stress of renovating a room or your home.
Murphy beds have come a long way since the squeaky uncomfortable bedding they once used to be. They are extremely comfortable and an upscale decorative solution to needing more space and increasing your sleeping options.
Why is it called a Murphy Bed?
“The bed is named for William Lawrence Murphy (1876 – May 23, 1957), who applied for his first patents around 1900. According to legend, he was wooing an opera singer, but living in a one-room apartment in San Francisco, and the moral code of the time frowned upon a woman entering a man’s bedroom. Murphy’s invention converted his bedroom into a parlor, enabling him to entertain. Earlier foldup beds had existed, and were even available through the Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog, but Murphy introduced pivot and counterbalanced designs for which he received a series of patents, including one for a “Disappearing Bed” on June 18, 1912 and another for a “Design for a Bed” on June 27, 1916”, states Wikipedia.
Space-Saving
Murphy beds are very popular and used to increase space in homes, apartments, lofts, cottages, mobile homes, college dormitories and hotels.
Options Available
There are many options available now when you install a Murphy Bed in your home such as:
- Size – single, double or queen-sized bedding,
- Special lighting for accent or reading purposes,
- Storage cabinets which offer flexible storage space for your books, clothes, bedding, magazines, craft supplies, sewing supplies or yoga mats, and
- Office components
- Open or closed storage options are available
- Built-ins such as bookcases, cabinetry, end tables, shelving and more
Customizable
Closet design experts can custom manufacture a wall bed also known as a Murphy Bed with the exact dimensions of your specific space. There are numerous materials, architectural elements, styles, cabinet door styles and finishes you can select from that complement the existing décor of your room and home.
Installation
Make sure that your retractable bed will be installed by a licensed, insured and experienced professional, so you can rest assured that your system will function correctly and safely.
Hire a Professional
To maximize your storage, give you sage expertise, ideas of products, etc., it is recommended that you hire a professional closet organizer. Hit the easy button!
To schedule your transformative design consultation with an expert on space-saving home solutions from Southern Closet Systems, residents of New Tampa, Brandon, East Lake, Madeira Beach, or any of the surrounding areas can contact us today.
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