Has anyone made their own version of a wallbed? (Murphy)?

Question

I would like to have a Murphy bed but they are expensive and so is the kits to make your own. Just wondering if anyone has made one on their own not using a kit. I would appreciate your knowledge on how to go about it.
Thanks

Answer 1

Yes, I have one in my home office. I made it using some basic items from Rockler.com.

They provide the hinge and air type counter balance system with instructions. They are available in a couple of sizes and configurations. If you follow the instructions very carefully, you have have a very nice bed. You do need some basic wood working skills and tools.

You can make it look like a piece of furniture or hide it in a closet as I did.

I have the top portion of a twin mattress (no box springs) and a 2 inch layer of foam on mine and it is very comfortable.

Answer 2

Good Q and a great memory. I love em personally and would look into what Oil Field suggested.

My issue with them has always been the amount of room they take up in a room if they don't go flush into a wall; and for that one would need to modify a wall, and likely anything on the other side of the wall.

Still; it's a great concept reborn.

Steven Wolf

Answer 3

If your phyisically able to lift the mattress and the board without the springs or shocks. Just hing it on the wall and be done with it. Or rig up a pulley system.