I want to turn my guest room into a dressing room but have a fold-down bed. I'm thinking of having everything hidden behind a wall of light green frosted glass. What do you think? (Honestly)
2006-07-23 06:32:26 · 13 answers · asked by montenapoleone 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I have that in my spare spare room here!
2006-07-23 06:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by knoWall 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good space saving idea and I can only think of one consideration you need to give for it. Do you intend that the bed be used by anyone on a frequent basis? Or maybe it's going to be behind the wall as a reserve place for someone to sleep, maybe a visiting relative for a few days at a time. If there was some regularity it's use, I think I would want to visit a show room and sit/lay on the bed to test it's comfort. Sometimes things that fold away have other features that the owner may not like, but didn't think about. I do not have personal knowledge of the bed you seek. It's just that if I was considering it, I'd like to actually see and feel the product before going to the expense of installing it.
2006-07-23 06:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by nothing 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fold-down or "Murphy" beds can be very practical and just as comfortable as a regular bed. I have been a guest at a home where the host had a fold-down queen-sized bed and I thought it was very cool. The whole unit was concealed behind a wall of paneled doors and it had built-in bookshelves and night-stands on either side.
Of course, the key is the quality of the mattress. I would only do a fold-down if I could use a regular mattress. Construction is another issue. There are do-it-yourself kits available, but it sounds like you want a professional installation. Be prepared to spend a few thousand bucks.
2006-07-23 06:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by matpatstery 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about that one...I got a fold out bed from a yard sale once, has wheels on it and when i took ti hoem and took the mattress off the clean it, it was clean on the top and under it was a HIGE blood stain. I freaked out like someone had been murdered on it or something and threw it away/ Now when I see fold out beds I freak and would never sleep on one.
Sounds like your idea might be a little pricy but if you can afford it, go for it.
2006-07-23 06:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean a Murphy Bed. Their great. Had one for years. Your frosted glass idea sounds really nice. And the bed will always be there if needed. Have fun with your decorating.
2006-07-23 06:36:25 · answer #5 · answered by ASTORROSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These beds were really popular in the 60s they are called Murphy Beds. They are an interesting addition to a house and with smaller spaces and better technology they are a better alternative than they used to be. http://www.americanwallbed.com/ has some interesting ones.
2006-07-23 06:37:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fold-down beds is good idea
2006-07-23 06:39:37 · answer #7 · answered by Freesia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it makes sense for your home, and it's clever to hide the bed behind something that you'll enjoy looking at. Sounds perfect!
2006-07-23 06:35:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
woo. sounds nice. but is fold down glass possible? or slidy glass doors better? sounds a fine idea.
2006-07-23 06:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by sparky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can fold down your guests
2006-07-23 06:47:00 · answer #10 · answered by zilber 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋