A Murphy bed, also known as a cross-over bed, wall bed, or folding bed, is an adjustable bed with a hinged frame that can be folded up against the wall in a corner or inside a cabinet or closet. It features metal frames on either side and a mattress on top. These beds are popular in homes because of their space-saving benefits and their ability to instantly convert from an upright position to a horizontal position. A Murphy bed has no footboard and the mattress is placed directly over the box spring. They are known to be a superior choice to bunk beds, due to their lower cost, greater functionality and convenience of use, and because they're easier to keep neat and tidy.
The name Murphy bed comes from the shape of the headboard, which is shaped like a Murphy bed "curved-over" design. They are made of wood or metal and most have a footboard. There is no spring mechanism, which makes them slightly more difficult to assemble than beds with a footboard spring mechanism. Some Murphy beds come with built-in shelving for hanging clothes or shoes. Some have replaceable mattress pillows that can be changed to match. Others have a built-in workstation area. See wilding wallbeds.
Murphy beds are available in different styles, ranging from modern to traditional in design. Most are lower to the ground than a traditional bed. They often feature metal frames on both sides with wood panels on the front. They can either be purchased as a single, double, king-size, queen-size, California King, European, Japanese and transitional models. There are even children's Murphy beds.
A Murphy bed is made by many companies including: American Bed Furniture Company, Bedtime Beds, Cougar Freestanding Mattress Division, Mattress Warehouse, Pine Tree, Whirlpool, Sunbeam and more. Each manufacturer offers different styles and designs, depending on what a homeowner is looking for. These beds have a variety of features including: nightstands, desk tops, dressers, chests, desks, drawers and more. They also have varying degrees of firmness.
There are some advantages to owning a Murphy bed. The old-school look cannot be beat. Murphy beds are not made with any type of "furnishings", just solid wood. Many homeowners love this aspect of a traditional bed. A traditional bed can also blend in with a contemporary home and vice versa.
Although a Murphy bed is not as popular today as they were in years past, some people still prefer to buy a Murphy bed. There are many reasons why people still choose to buy a Murphy bed including: the old-fashioned look, spring mechanism, fewer parts and durability. A Murphy bed does not require electricity to turn on, so it makes it a more environmentally friendly option. A spring mechanism provides for greater mobility and versatility when moving the bed from room to room. Some people also choose to buy a Murphy because the lack of drawers on most traditional beds make it difficult to store bed linens and other small items. Learn more here.
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